Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version and two oxen, five rams, five male goats and five male lambs a year old to be sacrificed as a fellowship offering. This was the offering of Nethanel son of Zuar. New Living Translation For a peace offering he brought two bulls, five rams, five male goats, and five one-year-old male lambs. This was the offering brought by Nethanel son of Zuar. English Standard Version and for the sacrifice of peace offerings, two oxen, five rams, five male goats, and five male lambs a year old. This was the offering of Nethanel the son of Zuar. Berean Standard Bible and a peace offering of two oxen, five rams, five male goats, and five male lambs a year old. This was the offering of Nethanel son of Zuar. Berean Literal Bible and for a sacrifice of the peace offerings, two oxen, five rams, five male goats, and five male lambs, sons of a year. This was the offering of Nethanel son of Zuar. King James Bible And for a sacrifice of peace offerings, two oxen, five rams, five he goats, five lambs of the first year: this was the offering of Nethaneel the son of Zuar. New King James Version and as the sacrifice of peace offerings: two oxen, five rams, five male goats, and five male lambs in their first year. This was the offering of Nethanel the son of Zuar. New American Standard Bible and for the sacrifice of peace offerings, two oxen, five rams, five male goats, and five male lambs one year old. This was the offering of Nethanel the son of Zuar. NASB 1995 and for the sacrifice of peace offerings, two oxen, five rams, five male goats, five male lambs one year old. This was the offering of Nethanel the son of Zuar. NASB 1977 and for the sacrifice of peace offerings, two oxen, five rams, five male goats, five male lambs one year old. This was the offering of Nethanel the son of Zuar. Legacy Standard Bible and for the sacrifice of peace offerings, two oxen, five rams, five male goats, five male lambs one year old. This was the offering of Nethanel the son of Zuar. Amplified Bible and for the sacrifice of peace offerings, two oxen, five rams, five male goats, five male lambs one year old. This was the offering of Nethanel the son of Zuar [from the tribe of Issachar]. Berean Annotated Bible and a peace offering of two oxen, five rams, five male goats, and five male lambs a year old. This was the offering of Nethanel (given of God) son of Zuar (littleness). Christian Standard Bible and two bulls, five rams, five male goats, and five male lambs a year old, for the fellowship sacrifice. This was the offering of Nethanel son of Zuar. Holman Christian Standard Bible and two bulls, five rams, five male breeding goats, and five male lambs a year old, for the fellowship sacrifice. This was the offering of Nethanel son of Zuar. American Standard Version and for the sacrifice of peace-offerings, two oxen, five rams, five he-goats, five he-lambs a year old: this was the oblation of Nethanel the son of Zuar. English Revised Version and for the sacrifice of peace offerings, two oxen, five rams, five he-goats, five he-lambs of the first year: this was the oblation of Nethanel the son of Zuar. GOD'S WORD® Translation and two bulls, five rams, five male goats, and five one-year-old male lambs as a fellowship offering. These were the gifts from Nethanel, son of Zuar. International Standard Version Their sacrifice for a peace offering consisted of two bulls, five rams, five male goats, and five one year old lambs. These were the offerings presented by Zuar's son Nathaniel. NET Bible and for the sacrifice of peace offerings: two bulls, five rams, five male goats, and five male lambs in their first year. This was the offering of Nethanel son of Zuar. New Heart English Bible and for the sacrifice of peace offerings, two head of cattle, five rams, five male goats, five male lambs a year old. This was the offering of Nethanel the son of Zuar. Webster's Bible Translation And for a sacrifice of peace-offerings, two oxen, five rams, five he-goats, five lambs of the first year: this was the offering of Nethaneel the son of Zuar. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard Bibleand a peace offering of two oxen, five rams, five male goats, and five male lambs a year old. This was the offering of Nethanel son of Zuar. World English Bible and for the sacrifice of peace offerings, two head of cattle, five rams, five male goats, five male lambs a year old. This was the offering of Nethanel the son of Zuar. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand for a sacrifice of the peace-offerings: two oxen, five rams, five male goats, five lambs, sons of a year; this [is] the offering of Nethaneel son of Zuar. Berean Literal Bible and for a sacrifice of the peace offerings, two oxen, five rams, five male goats, and five male lambs, sons of a year. This was the offering of Nethanel son of Zuar. Young's Literal Translation and for a sacrifice of the peace-offerings two oxen, five rams, five he-goats, five lambs, sons of a year; this is the offering of Nethaneel son of Zuar. Smith's Literal Translation And for a sacrifice of peace, two oxen, five rams, five he goats, five lambs, sons of a year: this the offering of Nethaneel, son of Zuar. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd for the sacrifice of peace offerings, two oxen, five rams, five buck goats, five lambs of a year old. This was the offering of Nathanael the son of Suar. Catholic Public Domain Version and for the sacrifice of peace offerings: two oxen, five rams, five he-goats, and five one-year-old lambs. This was the oblation of Nathanael, the son of Zuar. New American Bible and two bulls, five rams, five he-goats, and five yearling lambs for a communion sacrifice. This was the offering of Nethanel, son of Zuar. New Revised Standard Version and for the sacrifice of well-being, two oxen, five rams, five male goats, and five male lambs a year old. This was the offering of Nethanel son of Zuar. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd for a sacrifice of peace offering, two oxen, five rams, five kids of the goats, and five lambs of the first year; this was the offering of Nethanael the son of Zuar. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And the peace sacrifice: two bulls and five rams and five goats, and five lambs, male offspring of a year; this is the offering of Nathaniel son of Tsuar. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917and for the sacrifice of peace-offerings, two oxen, five rams, five he-goats, five he-lambs of the first year. This was the offering of Nethanel the son of Zuar. Brenton Septuagint Translation And for a sacrifice, a peace-offering, two heifers, five rams, five he-goats, five ewe-lambs of a year old: this was the gift of Nathanael the son of Sogar. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Offerings of Dedication…22one male goat for a sin offering; 23and a peace offering of two oxen, five rams, five male goats, and five male lambs a year old. This was the offering of Nethanel son of Zuar. 24On the third day Eliab son of Helon, the leader of the Zebulunites, drew near.… Cross References and a peace offering of two oxen, 1 Kings 8:63 And Solomon offered as peace offerings to the LORD 22,000 oxen and 120,000 sheep. So the king and all the Israelites dedicated the house of the LORD. Leviticus 3:1-5 “If one’s offering is a peace offering and he offers an animal from the herd, whether male or female, he must present it without blemish before the LORD. / He is to lay his hand on the head of the offering and slaughter it at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting. Then Aaron’s sons the priests shall splatter the blood on all sides of the altar. / From the peace offering he is to bring a food offering to the LORD: the fat that covers the entrails, all the fat that is on them, … five rams, Leviticus 8:22-29 After that, Moses presented the other ram, the ram of ordination, and Aaron and his sons laid their hands on its head. / Moses slaughtered the ram and took some of its blood and put it on Aaron’s right earlobe, on the thumb of his right hand, and on the big toe of his right foot. / Moses also presented Aaron’s sons and put some of the blood on their right earlobes, on the thumbs of their right hands, and on the big toes of their right feet. Then he splattered the blood on all sides of the altar. … Exodus 29:15-18 Take one of the rams, and Aaron and his sons shall lay their hands on its head. / You are to slaughter the ram, take its blood, and splatter it on all sides of the altar. / Cut the ram into pieces, wash the entrails and legs, and place them with its head and other pieces. … five male goats, Leviticus 4:23-28 When he becomes aware of the sin he has committed, he must bring an unblemished male goat as his offering. / He is to lay his hand on the head of the goat and slaughter it at the place where the burnt offering is slaughtered before the LORD. It is a sin offering. / Then the priest is to take some of the blood of the sin offering with his finger, put it on the horns of the altar of burnt offering, and pour out the rest of the blood at the base of the altar. … Numbers 28:15 In addition to the regular burnt offering with its drink offering, one male goat is to be presented to the LORD as a sin offering. and five male lambs a year old. Numbers 28:3-4 And tell them that this is the food offering you are to present to the LORD as a regular burnt offering each day: two unblemished year-old male lambs. / Offer one lamb in the morning and the other at twilight, Exodus 29:38-41 This is what you are to offer regularly on the altar, each day: two lambs that are a year old. / Offer one lamb in the morning and the other at twilight. / With the first lamb offer a tenth of an ephah of fine flour, mixed with a quarter hin of oil from pressed olives, and a drink offering of a quarter hin of wine. … This was the offering of Nethanel son of Zuar. Numbers 2:5 The tribe of Issachar will camp next to it. The leader of the Issacharites is Nethanel son of Zuar, Numbers 1:8 from Issachar, Nethanel son of Zuar; Exodus 25:1-9 Then the LORD said to Moses, / “Tell the Israelites to bring Me an offering. You are to receive My offering from every man whose heart compels him. / This is the offering you are to accept from them: gold, silver, and bronze; … Leviticus 1:1-17 Then the LORD called to Moses and spoke to him from the Tent of Meeting, saying, / “Speak to the Israelites and tell them: When any of you brings an offering to the LORD, you may bring as your offering an animal from the herd or the flock. / If his offering is a burnt offering from the herd, he is to present an unblemished male. He must bring it to the entrance to the Tent of Meeting for its acceptance before the LORD. … Numbers 1:1-4 On the first day of the second month of the second year after the Israelites had come out of the land of Egypt, the LORD spoke to Moses in the Tent of Meeting in the Wilderness of Sinai. He said: / “Take a census of the whole congregation of Israel by their clans and families, listing every man by name, one by one. / You and Aaron are to number those who are twenty years of age or older by their divisions—everyone who can serve in Israel’s army. … Numbers 2:1-34 Then the LORD said to Moses and Aaron: / “The Israelites are to camp around the Tent of Meeting at a distance from it, each man under his standard, with the banners of his family. / On the east side, toward the sunrise, the divisions of Judah are to camp under their standard: The leader of the Judahites is Nahshon son of Amminadab, … Numbers 4:1-49 Then the LORD said to Moses and Aaron, / “Take a census of the Kohathites among the Levites by their clans and families, / men from thirty to fifty years old—everyone who is qualified to serve in the work at the Tent of Meeting. … Numbers 10:1-10 Then the LORD said to Moses, / “Make two trumpets of hammered silver to be used for calling the congregation and for having the camps set out. / When both are sounded, the whole congregation is to assemble before you at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting. … Treasury of Scripture And for a sacrifice of peace offerings, two oxen, five rams, five he goats, five lambs of the first year: this was the offering of Nethaneel the son of Zuar. Leviticus 7:11-13 And this is the law of the sacrifice of peace offerings, which he shall offer unto the LORD… 1 Kings 8:63 And Solomon offered a sacrifice of peace offerings, which he offered unto the LORD, two and twenty thousand oxen, and an hundred and twenty thousand sheep. So the king and all the children of Israel dedicated the house of the LORD. Proverbs 7:14 I have peace offerings with me; this day have I payed my vows. Jump to Previous Cattle Fellowship First Five Goats Head He-Goats He-Lambs Lambs Male Nethaneel Nethanel Nethan'el Offering Offerings Oxen Peace Peace-Offerings Rams Sacrifice Sacrificed Sheep Zuar Zu'arJump to Next Cattle Fellowship First Five Goats Head He-Goats He-Lambs Lambs Male Nethaneel Nethanel Nethan'el Offering Offerings Oxen Peace Peace-Offerings Rams Sacrifice Sacrificed Sheep Zuar Zu'arNumbers 7 1. The offering of the princes at the dedication of the tabernacle10. Their several offerings at the dedication of the altar 89. God speaks to Moses from the mercy seat and a peace offering of two oxen The peace offering, also known as a fellowship offering, was a voluntary sacrifice expressing thanksgiving and communion with God. Oxen were valuable animals, symbolizing strength and service, and their use in offerings indicated a significant sacrifice. This offering was part of the dedication of the altar, reflecting the Israelites' desire for peace and fellowship with God. The use of two oxen underscores the importance of the occasion and the wealth of the tribe of Issachar, represented by Nethanel. five rams five male goats and five male lambs a year old This was the offering of Nethanel son of Zuar. Persons / Places / Events 1. NashonThe leader of the tribe of Judah, who brought the offering described in this verse. Nashon is significant as an ancestor of King David and Jesus Christ. 2. Tribe of Judah One of the twelve tribes of Israel, known for its leadership role among the tribes and its association with kingship and the lineage of Jesus. 3. Tabernacle The portable sanctuary where the Israelites worshiped God during their journey in the wilderness. The offerings were made for its dedication. 4. Sanctuary Shekel A unit of weight used in the tabernacle, indicating the standard by which offerings were measured. 5. Grain Offering A type of offering made to God, consisting of fine flour mixed with oil, symbolizing dedication and thanksgiving. Teaching Points The Importance of Order in WorshipThe detailed description of offerings in Numbers 7 underscores the importance of order and reverence in worship. God values our intentionality and preparation in approaching Him. Symbolism of the Grain Offering The grain offering, made of fine flour and oil, symbolizes purity and the work of the Holy Spirit. It reminds us to offer our best to God, both in material and spiritual terms. Generosity and Sacrifice The substantial weight of the silver offerings reflects the generosity and sacrifice expected from God's people. We are called to give sacrificially, recognizing that all we have is from God. Continuity of God's Plan The mention of Nashon and the tribe of Judah connects to the broader account of God's redemptive plan, culminating in Jesus Christ. This reminds us of God's faithfulness across generations. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Numbers 7:23?2. How does Numbers 7:23 demonstrate the importance of giving to God's work today? 3. What can we learn about dedication from the offerings in Numbers 7:23? 4. How does Numbers 7:23 connect to New Testament teachings on generosity? 5. In what ways can we emulate the spirit of giving in Numbers 7:23? 6. How does Numbers 7:23 inspire us to prioritize God's kingdom in our lives? 7. What is the significance of Numbers 7:23 in the context of Israelite offerings? 8. How does Numbers 7:23 reflect the importance of ritual in ancient Israelite religion? 9. Why is the specific offering in Numbers 7:23 important for understanding Israelite worship practices? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Numbers 7? 11. What foods are mentioned in the Bible? 12. How could 2 Chronicles 35:7's massive number of sacrificed animals (30,000 lambs and goats) be logistically and historically feasible? 13. If life is sacred, why did God kill people for minor offenses (e.g., Uzzah touching the Ark, 2 Samuel 6:7)? 14. Why does Numbers 18:15-19 differ in certain details from parallel instructions in Deuteronomy regarding firstborn offerings, and how can these discrepancies be reconciled? What Does Numbers 7:23 Mean and a peace offering• Numbers 7 is a record of the leaders of the twelve tribes bringing gifts for the dedication of the altar (Numbers 7:10–11). • A “peace offering” (also called “fellowship” or “well-being” offering) was voluntary, expressing gratitude, fulfilled vows, or celebrated joyful communion with God (Leviticus 3:1–17; 7:11–15). • The worshiper and the priest shared portions of the meat after the fat was burned, picturing friendship with the LORD (Deuteronomy 27:7). • By listing the peace offering first, the text highlights that Israel’s leaders sought fellowship with God before any public service. two oxen • Oxen were the costliest animals available to ordinary Israelites—symbols of labor, strength, and prosperity (Proverbs 14:4). • Presenting two showed lavish gratitude rather than minimal compliance (2 Samuel 24:24). • In larger national sacrifices, oxen often stood at the head of the herd (1 Kings 8:63). Nethanel’s gift encouraged the tribe of Issachar to value God above their strongest assets. five rams • Rams appear in key substitutionary moments (Genesis 22:13). Their horns picture victory and authority (Joshua 6:4-5). • The number five frequently signals grace and abundance (Genesis 45:22). • Offering five rams publicly affirmed Issachar’s trust in God’s gracious rule over them (Psalm 23:1). five male goats • Goats were common sin offerings (Leviticus 4:23-28), so including them in a peace offering acknowledged forgiveness as the basis of fellowship (Psalm 32:1-2). • Again, the number five stresses overflowing mercy. • For the congregation, seeing these goats reminded everyone that even leaders needed cleansing (2 Chronicles 29:21). five male lambs a year old • A first-year male lamb was the choicest, viewed as entirely pure (Exodus 12:5). • Lambs quietly foreshadow the ultimate Lamb of God who brings lasting peace (Isaiah 53:7; John 1:29). • Five lambs underlined that God’s grace would cover the coming year for Issachar, assuring hope for the next generation (Psalm 100:5). this was the offering of Nethanel son of Zuar • Nethanel (“God has given”) served as the tribal prince of Issachar (Numbers 2:5). • He appears second in the parade of leaders, matching Issachar’s camp position beside Judah (Numbers 2:3-5). • By matching exactly what Judah’s leader had given the previous day (Numbers 7:17), Nethanel demonstrated unity among the tribes—no rivalry, only shared devotion (Philippians 2:1-2). • His precise obedience also illustrates how honoring God involves following His pattern down to the detail (Exodus 39:42-43). summary Numbers 7:23 records a generous, carefully ordered peace offering from Nethanel of Issachar: two oxen, five rams, five male goats, and five year-old lambs. Each element carries rich meaning—costly devotion, gracious abundance, forgiveness, purity, and shared fellowship with the LORD. Nethanel’s gift mirrors those of the other tribal leaders, reinforcing unity and wholehearted worship as Israel dedicated the altar. The verse invites us to respond with the same joyful, exact, and generous gratitude toward the God who has made peace with us. Verse 23. - This was the offering of Nethaneel the son of Zuar. His offering, and that of all the rest, is described in exactly the same words and phrases, with the single minute exception, that in verse 19 we have, "he offered for his offering," instead of "his offering was." Even the small peculiarity of omitting the word shekels from the statement of the weight of the silver chargers and the golden spoons appears throughout (cf. Genesis 20:16). No doubt the record was copied or enlarged from some document written at the time, and its studied sameness reflects the careful and equal solemnity with which the offerings of the several princes were received.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew and a peace offeringהַשְּׁלָמִים֮ (haš·šə·lā·mîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 8002: A sacrifice for alliance or friendship, peace offering of two שְׁנַיִם֒ (šə·na·yim) Number - md Strong's 8147: Two (a cardinal number) oxen, בָּקָ֣ר (bā·qār) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1241: Beef cattle, ox, a herd five חֲמִשָּׁה֙ (ḥă·miš·šāh) Number - masculine singular Strong's 2568: Five rams, אֵילִ֤ם (’ê·lim) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 352: Strength, strong, a chief, a ram, a pilaster, an oak, strong tree five חֲמִשָּׁ֔ה (ḥă·miš·šāh) Number - masculine singular Strong's 2568: Five male goats, עַתּוּדִ֣ים (‘at·tū·ḏîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 6260: Prepared, full grown, of he-goats, leaders of the people and five חֲמִשָּׁ֑ה (ḥă·miš·šāh) Number - masculine singular Strong's 2568: Five male lambs כְּבָשִׂ֥ים (kə·ḇā·śîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 3532: A lamb a year old. בְּנֵי־ (bə·nê-) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 1121: A son This זֶ֛ה (zeh) Pronoun - masculine singular Strong's 2088: This, that was the offering קָרְבַּ֥ן (qā·rə·ban) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 7133: Something brought near the altar, a sacrificial present of Nethanel נְתַנְאֵ֖ל (nə·ṯan·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 5417: Nethanel -- 'given of God', the name of a number of Israelites son בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1121: A son of Zuar. צוּעָֽר׃ (ṣū·‘ār) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 6686: Zuar -- 'little one', a man of Issachar Links Numbers 7:23 NIVNumbers 7:23 NLT Numbers 7:23 ESV Numbers 7:23 NASB Numbers 7:23 KJV Numbers 7:23 BibleApps.com Numbers 7:23 Biblia Paralela Numbers 7:23 Chinese Bible Numbers 7:23 French Bible Numbers 7:23 Catholic Bible OT Law: Numbers 7:23 And for the sacrifice of peace offerings (Nu Num.) |
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