Numbers 7:12
Afrikaans 1983
[12-83] Op die eerste dag het Nagson, seun van Amminadab uit die stam Juda, sy offergawe gebring; op die tweede dag Netanel, seun van Suar leier van Issaskar; op die derde dag Eliab, seun van Gelon leier van Sebulon; op die vierde dag Elisur, seun van Sedeür leier van Ruben; op die vyfde dag Selumiël, seun van Suri-Saddai leier van Simeon; op die sesde dag Eljasaf, seun van Reüel leier van Gad; op die sewende dag Elisama, seun van Ammihud leier van Efraim; op die agste dag Gamliël, seun van Pedasur leier van Manasse; op die negende dag Abidan, seun van Gidoni leier van Benjamin; op die tiende dag Agiëser, seun van Ammi-Saddai leier van Dan; op die elfde dag Pagiël, seun van Okran leier van Aser, en op die twaalfde dag Agira, seun van Enan leier van Naftali. Elke leier het die volgende offergawes gebring: een silwerskottel met 'n gewig van een en 'n half kilogram, een silwerkom van ag honderd gram, albei volgens die standaardgewig van die heiligdom en vol meel met olie gemeng as graanoffer; een goue pannetjie van honderd en vyftien gram, vol wierook; een jong bul, een ram en een jaaroud lam as brandoffers; een bokram as sondeoffer; en twee osse, vyf ramme, vyf bokramme en vyf jaaroud lammers as maaltydoffers.
What Does This Mean?
This verse describes Nahshon, the son of Amminadab from the tribe of Judah, as the first to offer an offering on the first day of the dedication of the tabernacle. No one is speaking directly; this is a narrative detail.
Explained for Children
Imagine you're in a big class where each student brings a gift for the teacher on the first day of school. Nahshon is like the first kid who brings the gift, and he's from the group called Judah.
Historical Background
The Book of Numbers was written by Moses around 1400 BC. This particular verse is part of the detailed account of the offerings made by the leaders of each tribe during the dedication of the tabernacle, which was a portable sanctuary for the Israelites in the wilderness.
Living It Out Today
In modern life, when a new project or community space opens, the first person to contribute or offer support can set a positive example. Like Nahshon, your early contribution can inspire others to follow suit.
Topics
leadershipdedicationtribesofferingscommunityservice
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Nahshon offer first?
Nahshon was chosen as the first to offer because he was the leader of the tribe of Judah, which was the first tribe listed in the order of offerings for the dedication of the tabernacle.
What kind of offering did Nahshon bring?
The specific offerings brought by Nahshon are detailed in subsequent verses, including gold, silver, bronze, clothing, and food items typical for offerings.
How does Nahshon's offering relate to the rest of the offerings?
Nahshon's offering sets the pattern for the offerings of the other tribal leaders, each of whom brings a similar set of offerings over the next twelve days.
What does Nahshon's offering tell us about the value of leadership?
Nahshon's offering shows that leaders are expected to take the lead in acts of service and dedication, inspiring others to follow their example.