Numbers 7:12
Afrikaans DB 2006 (Die Boodskap)
[12-83] Op die eerste dag het Amminadab se seun Nagson, uit die stam Juda, sy offer gebring; op die tweede dag Suar, die leier van Issaskar se seun Netanel; op die derde dag Gelon, die leier van Sebulon se seun Eliab; op die vierde dag Sedeür, die leier van Ruben se seun Elisur; op die vyfde dag Suri-Saddai, die leier van Simeon se seun Selumiël; op die sesde dag Reüel, die leier van Gad se seun Eljasaf; op die sewende dag Ammihud, die leier van Efraim se seun Elisama; op die agste dag Pedasur, die leier van Manasse se seun Gamliël; op die negende dag Gidoni, die leier van Benjamin se seun Abidan; op die tiende dag Ammi-Saddai, die leier van Dan se seun Agiëser; op die elfde dag Okran, die leier van Aser se seun Pagiël, en op die twaalfde dag Enan, die leier van Naftali se seun Agira. Elke leier het presies dieselfde offers gebring: een silwerskottel wat een en ’n half kilogram geweeg het, een silwerbak van 800 gram, albei volgens die standaardgewig van die heiligdom waar God gedien word en vol meel met olie gemeng as graanoffer; een goue wierookpannetjie van 115 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 eteoffers.
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.