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The story in numbers 7






 As the Israelites continued their journey in the wilderness, the Tabernacle—the sacred tent where God dwelled among His people—stood complete and ready for consecration. On the day Moses finished setting up the Tabernacle, the leaders of the twelve tribes came forward to bring offerings to the Lord.

Each tribal leader brought gifts of silver and gold, animals for sacrifice, grain offerings, and oil. These gifts were given as acts of worship and dedication, a way to honor God’s presence among them.

The offerings were remarkable in their uniformity and splendor. Each leader’s gift was exactly the same as the others: a silver plate and a silver bowl, each filled with fine flour mixed with oil; a gold dish filled with incense; one young bull, one ram, and one male lamb a year old for burnt offerings; along with their grain and drink offerings.

The leaders presented their offerings day by day, one leader on each day for twelve consecutive days. The first to bring his offering was Nahshon, son of Amminadab, from the tribe of Judah. Then came Nethanel, son of Zuar, from the tribe of Issachar; Eliab, son of Helon, from the tribe of Zebulun; and so on through all twelve tribes.

Each leader stood before the altar, solemnly dedicating their gifts to God as Moses accepted them and presented them in the Tabernacle. This sacred ceremony filled the people with awe and gratitude, as God’s presence was made real among them.

The Lord’s glory rested upon the Tabernacle, confirming that God accepted their offerings and was with His people. The unity and generosity of the tribal leaders illustrated the shared commitment of Israel to serve and honor God as they journeyed toward the Promised Land.


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