Numbers 7:12-17 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Numbers 7:10-89

We have here an account of the great solemnity of dedicating the altars, both that of burnt-offerings and that of incense; they had been sanctified before, when they were anointed (Lev. 8:10; 11), but now they were handselled, as it were, by the princes, with their free-will offerings. They began the use of them with rich presents, great expressions of joy and gladness, and extraordinary respect to those tokens of God's presence with them. Now observe here, I. That the princes and great men... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Numbers 7:12

And he that offered his offering on the first day ,.... Was he whose standard was pitched first, at the east, to the rising sun: and this was Nahshon the son of Amminadab, of the tribe of Judah ; who was the prince and captain of that tribe, though the title is not here given him, as to the rest of the princes, this being left to be concluded from his offering first; for if they that offered after him were princes, he must needs be one; or it may be this title is omitted, because the... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Numbers 7:13

And his offering was one silver charger ,.... Or dish, like one of those used in the shewbread table to hold the bread in, only they were of gold, this of silver, and belonged to the altar of burnt offering; the use of which might be to hold the meat offering in, as it may seem from the latter part of the verse, or the wave breast or heave shoulder, which belonged to the priest: the weight thereof was an hundred and thirty shekels ; which were sixty one ounces, four drachms, one... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Numbers 7:14

One spoon of ten shekels of gold, &c.; Its weight was according to the shekels, its matter of gold; it weighed four ounces, one drachm, and nine grains, and was worth about seven pounds and ten shillings of our money: full of incense ; this looks as if this spoon was designed for the golden altar of incense, which might be at this time also dedicated; but Jarchi understands it as for the altar of burnt offering, and observes, we never find incense belonging to a private person, nor... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Numbers 7:15

One young bullock ,.... Of three years old, as the Targums of Jonathan and Jerusalem: one ram ; of two years old, as the same Targums: one lamb of the first year, for a burnt offering ; of which see Leviticus 1:3 . read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Numbers 7:16

One kid of the goats for a sin offering. Though these offerings of the princes were by way of thanksgiving, and to express their joy and gladness at the erection of the tabernacle, its altars, and the service thereof; yet as this might not be without sin, which attends the best and purest performances of men, a sin offering was required, teaching us to look to Christ, who was made an offering for sin, for the taking away the sins of our holy things. read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Numbers 7:17

And for a sacrifice of peace offerings ,.... So that here were all sorts of offerings on this occasion, meat and drink offerings, burnt offerings, sin offerings, and peace offerings: and for the latter were brought two oxen, five rams, five he goats, five lambs of the first year ; the reason why so many were brought and used for this sort of sacrifice was, because with these a feast was made, of which not only the priests partook, but the princes, and as many of their friends and... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Numbers 7:13

One silver charger - קערת kaarath , a dish, or deep bowl, in which they kneaded the paste. See Exodus 25:29 . One silver bowl - מזרק mizrak , a bason, to receive the blood of the sacrifice in. See on Exodus 27:3 ; (note). read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Numbers 7:14

One spoon - כף caph , a censer, on which they put the incense. See Exodus 25:29 . It is worthy of remark that the different tribes are represented here as bringing their offerings precisely in the same order in which they encamped about the tabernacle. See Numbers 2 and Numbers 10. Tribe Chief Verse Location 1. Judah Nahshon 12 2. Issachar Nethaneel 18 East 3. Zebulun Eliab 24 4. Reuben Elizur 30 5. Simeon Shelumiel 36 South 6. Gad Eliasaph 42 7. Ephraim Elishama 48 8.... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Numbers 7:12

Verse 12 12.And he that offered his offering the first day The oracular declaration which God made by the mouth of Jacob is well known. “The scepter shall not depart from Judah,” etc. (Genesis 49:10.) Non, although the time had not yet arrived when the truth of this prophecy should be manifested by its fulfillment, still it was brought to pass by the admirable counsel of God that certain marks of supremacy should exist in the tribe of Judah; and, by general consent, if not dominion, at least... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Numbers 7:10-89

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Numbers 7:12

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Numbers 7:13

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Numbers 7:14

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Numbers 7:15

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Numbers 7:16

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Numbers 7:17

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Numbers 7:13

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Numbers 7:14

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Numbers 7:12

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