Numbers 7:12
Afrikaans Bible (ABA) 2007 (Bybel vir almal)
[12-83] Elke leier het sy presente op een van die twaalf dae gebring. Die leiers was: Nagson seun van Amminadab van die stam Juda, Netanel seun van Suar, leier van die stam Issaskar, Eliab seun van Gelon, leier van die stam Sebulon, Elisur seun van Sedeür, leier van die stam Ruben, Selumiël seun van Suri-Saddai, leier van die stam Simeon, Eljasaf seun van Reüel, leier van die stam Gad, Elisama seun van Ammihud, leier van die stam Efraim, Gamliël seun van Pedasur, leier van die stam Manasse, Abidan seun van Gidoni, leier van die stam Benjamin, Agiëser seun van Ammi-Saddai, leier van die stam Dan, Pagiël seun van Okran, leier van die stam Aser, en Agira seun van Enan, leier van die stam Naftali. Die presente wat elke leier gebring het, was: 'n silwer skottel wat 130 sikkels geweeg het, 'n silwer bak wat 70 sikkels geweeg het, dit was tempel-sikkels, die skottel en die bak was altwee vol van die beste meel, hulle het dit met olyf-olie gemeng, dit was 'n koring-offer, 'n goue bakkie wat tien sikkels geweeg het en vol wierook was, 'n bul, 'n skaap-ram en 'n lam wat een jaar oud was, dit was die brand-offer, 'n bok-ram, dit was die sonde-offer, en twee beeste, vyf skaap-ramme, vyf bok-ramme en vyf lammers wat een jaar oud was, dit was die ete-offer. Dit was die presente van elke leier.
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.