Numbers 7:66

Arabic 2018 (الترجمة الكاثوليكيّة (اليسوعيّة))

وفي اليَومِ العاشر قَرَّبَ أَحيعازرُ بنُ عَمِّيشَدَّاي، زَعيمُ بَني دانَ، قُربانَه.

What Does This Mean?

This verse lists the offerings made by the leaders of the Israelite tribes during the dedication of the tabernacle. Ahiezer, the leader of the tribe of Dan, made his offering on the tenth day. The key message is about the dedication and offerings made by each tribe's leader.

Explained for Children

Imagine each family in your neighborhood bringing a gift to a big party at the community center. On the tenth day, Ahiezer from the Dan family brought their gift. It's like each family is showing how much they care about the party.

Historical Background

Numbers 7 was written by Moses around 1400 BC. The audience was the Israelites, and the cultural setting was during their journey from Egypt to the Promised Land. This section details the offerings made by the leaders of each tribe as part of the dedication ceremony for the tabernacle.

Living It Out Today

In modern terms, think of a community leader who supports a local charity event. Like Ahiezer, they bring something valuable to show their dedication and support for the cause, encouraging others to do the same.

Topics

• dedication
• leadership
• offering
• service
• community
• faith

Related Verses

• Exodus 25:1-9
• 1 Chronicles 29:1-9
• Luke 21:1-4
• Romans 12:1
• Hebrews 13:16

Frequently Asked Questions

Why was Ahiezer offering on the tenth day?

Ahiezer was offering on the tenth day as part of a sequence where each leader of the twelve tribes brought their offerings over twelve days to dedicate the tabernacle, showing the dedication of each tribe.

What kind of offering did Ahiezer bring?

The verse does not specify the exact offering Ahiezer brought, but typically, the offerings included various sacrifices and gifts, as described in the surrounding verses in Numbers 7.

Who was Ammishaddai?

Ammishaddai was Ahiezer's father and a member of the tribe of Dan, which is one of the twelve tribes of Israel. This lineage helps to identify Ahiezer's position within the tribe.

How does this verse relate to modern leadership?

This verse highlights the importance of leaders showing dedication and support for communal efforts, much like modern leaders who contribute to community projects or charitable causes.