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 Ahira son of Enan. 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 Ahira son of Enan. 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 Ahira the son of Enan. 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 Ahira son of Enan. 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 Ahira son of Enan. 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 Ahira the son of Enan. 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 Ahira the son of Enan. 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 Ahira the son of Enan. 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 Ahira the son of Enan. 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 Ahira the son of Enan. 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 Ahira the son of Enan. 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 Ahira the son of Enan [from the tribe of Naphtali]. 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 Ahira (my brother is evil) son of Enan (having eyes). 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 Ahira son of Enan. 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 Ahira son of Enan. 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 Ahira the son of Enan. 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 Ahira the son of Enan. 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 Ahira, son of Enan. 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 Enan's son Ahira. NET Bible and for the sacrifice of peace offerings: two bulls, five rams, five male goats, and five lambs in their first year. This was the offering of Ahira son of Enan. New Heart English Bible and for the sacrifice of peace offerings, two head of cattle, five rams, five male goats, and five male lambs a year old. This was the offering of Ahira the son of Enan. 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 Ahira the son of Enan. 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 Ahira son of Enan. World English Bible and for the sacrifice of peace offerings, two head of cattle, five rams, five male goats, and five male lambs a year old. This was the offering of Ahira the son of Enan. 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 Ahira son of Enan. 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 Ahira son of Enan. 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 Ahira son of Enan. 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 Ahira, son of Enan. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd for sacrifices of peace offerings, two oxen, five rams, five buck goats, five lambs of a year old. This was the offering of Ahira the son of Enan. Catholic Public Domain Version and for victims of peace offerings: two oxen, five rams, five he-goats, and five one-year-old lambs. This was the oblation of Ahira, the son of Enan. New American Bible and two bulls, five rams, five he-goats, and five yearling lambs for a communion sacrifice. This was the offering of Ahira, son of Enan. 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 Ahira son of Enan. 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 Ahida the son of Enan. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And for the peace sacrifice: two bulls and five rams and five goats and five lambs, male offspring of a year; this is the offering of Akhida son of Ainan. 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 Ahira the son of Enan. Brenton Septuagint Translation And for a sacrifice of peace-offering, two heifers, five rams, five he-goats, five ewe-lambs of a year old: this was the gift of Achire the son of Aenan. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Offerings of Dedication…82one male goat for a sin offering; 83and a peace offering of two oxen, five rams, five male goats, and five male lambs a year old. This was the offering of Ahira son of Enan. 84So these were the offerings from the leaders of Israel for the dedication of the altar when it was anointed: twelve silver platters, twelve silver bowls, and twelve gold dishes.… 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, Ezra 6:17 For the dedication of the house of God they offered a hundred bulls, two hundred rams, four hundred lambs, and a sin offering for all Israel of twelve male goats, one for each tribe of Israel. 2 Chronicles 29:21 They brought seven bulls, seven rams, seven lambs, and seven male goats as a sin offering for the kingdom, for the sanctuary, and for Judah. And the king commanded the priests, the descendants of Aaron, to offer them on the altar of the LORD. five male goats, Leviticus 16:5 And he shall take from the congregation of Israel two male goats for a sin offering and one ram for a burnt offering. Numbers 15:24-25 and if it was done unintentionally without the knowledge of the congregation, then the whole congregation is to prepare one young bull as a burnt offering, a pleasing aroma to the LORD, with its grain offering and drink offering according to the regulation, and one male goat as a sin offering. / The priest is to make atonement for the whole congregation of Israel, so that they may be forgiven; for the sin was unintentional and they have brought to the LORD a food offering and a sin offering, presented before the LORD for their unintentional sin. 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 12:5 Your lamb must be an unblemished year-old male, and you may take it from the sheep or the goats. This was the offering of Ahira son of Enan. Numbers 2:29 Next will be the tribe of Naphtali. The leader of the Naphtalites is Ahira son of Enan, Numbers 1:15 and from Naphtali, Ahira son of Enan.” 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; … Exodus 35:4-29 Moses also told the whole congregation of Israel, “This is what the LORD has commanded: / Take from among you an offering to the LORD. Let everyone whose heart is willing bring an offering to the LORD: gold, silver, and bronze; / blue, purple, and scarlet yarn; fine linen and goat hair; … Exodus 40:9-16 Take the anointing oil and anoint the tabernacle and everything in it; consecrate it along with all its furnishings, and it shall be holy. / Anoint the altar of burnt offering and all its utensils; consecrate the altar, and it shall be most holy. / Anoint the basin and its stand and consecrate them. … Leviticus 8:10-12 Next, Moses took the anointing oil and anointed the tabernacle and everything in it; and so he consecrated them. / He sprinkled some of the oil on the altar seven times, anointing the altar and all its utensils, and the basin with its stand, to consecrate them. / He also poured some of the anointing oil on Aaron’s head and anointed him to consecrate him. Leviticus 9:1-4 On the eighth day Moses summoned Aaron and his sons and the elders of Israel. / He said to Aaron, “Take for yourself a young bull for a sin offering and a ram for a burnt offering, both without blemish, and present them before the LORD. / Then speak to the Israelites and say, ‘Take a male goat for a sin offering, a calf and a lamb—both a year old and without blemish—for a burnt offering, … 1 Chronicles 29:6-9 Then the leaders of the families, the officers of the tribes of Israel, the commanders of thousands and of hundreds, and the officials in charge of the king’s work gave willingly. / Toward the service of God’s house they gave 5,000 talents and 10,000 darics of gold, 10,000 talents of silver, 18,000 talents of bronze, and 100,000 talents of iron. / Whoever had precious stones gave them to the treasury of the house of the LORD, under the care of Jehiel the Gershonite. … 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 Ahira the son of Enan. Jump to Previous Ahira Ahi'ra Cattle Enan Fellowship First Five Goats Head He-Goats He-Lambs Lambs Male Oblation Offering Offerings Oxen Peace Peace-Offering Peace-Offerings Rams Sacrifice Sacrificed Sheep YearlingJump to Next Ahira Ahi'ra Cattle Enan Fellowship First Five Goats Head He-Goats He-Lambs Lambs Male Oblation Offering Offerings Oxen Peace Peace-Offering Peace-Offerings Rams Sacrifice Sacrificed Sheep YearlingNumbers 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 made to express gratitude and fellowship with God. The use of oxen, which were valuable animals, signifies the importance and sincerity of the offering. Oxen were often used in sacrifices due to their size and value, symbolizing strength and service. This offering reflects the communal aspect of worship in Israel, where the offering was shared among the priests, the offerer, and God. five rams five male goats and five male lambs a year old This was the offering of Ahira son of Enan. Persons / Places / Events 1. Ahira son of EnanAhira is the leader of the tribe of Naphtali, one of the twelve tribes of Israel. His name means "brother of evil" or "brother of a friend," and he plays a role in the offerings made during the dedication of the altar. 2. Tribe of Naphtali This is one of the twelve tribes of Israel, descended from Naphtali, the sixth son of Jacob and Bilhah. The tribe is known for its warriors and is allotted land in the northern part of Canaan. 3. Dedication of the Altar This event involves the leaders of the twelve tribes of Israel bringing offerings for the dedication of the altar in the Tabernacle. Each leader presents identical offerings over twelve days. Teaching Points The Importance of Order and StructureThe detailed account of offerings in Numbers 7 highlights the importance of order and structure in worship. God values intentionality and preparation in our acts of worship. Unity in Diversity Although each tribe brought the same offering, the act of each leader presenting it individually underscores the unity and diversity within the body of believers. Each person and tribe has a unique role, yet all contribute to the common purpose of worshiping God. Generosity in Worship The leaders' offerings were generous and costly, reflecting the principle that worship involves giving our best to God. This challenges us to consider what we are willing to offer in our own worship and service. Symbolism of the Altar The altar represents a place of sacrifice and meeting with God. In the New Testament, Jesus becomes the ultimate sacrifice, and believers are called to approach God through Him. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Numbers 7:83?2. How does Numbers 7:83 illustrate the importance of orderly worship in our lives? 3. What can we learn from the offerings given by the leaders in Numbers 7:83? 4. How does Numbers 7:83 connect to New Testament teachings on giving and sacrifice? 5. In what ways can we emulate the dedication shown in Numbers 7:83 today? 6. How does Numbers 7:83 encourage us to contribute to our church community? 7. What is the significance of the offering described in Numbers 7:83? 8. How does Numbers 7:83 reflect the broader theme of dedication in the Bible? 9. Why is the specific offering in Numbers 7:83 important in the context of Israelite worship? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Numbers 7? 11. Numbers 7:1-3: How could the Israelites, while wandering in the wilderness, assemble such large quantities of metals and animals for offerings? 12. Numbers 7:10-11: Why would God require each tribe to offer exactly the same items rather than reflecting different tribal resources? 13. Numbers 7:12-29: Is the repetitive listing of identical offerings by each tribe historically realistic, or does it suggest a literary formula? 14. Why does Joshua 22:12 describe such a swift and violent response if the tribes' intentions were innocent, yet no physical confrontation ultimately ensued? What Does Numbers 7:83 Mean Setting the Scene“On the twelfth day Ahira son of Enan, the leader of the Naphtalites, approached with his offering” (Numbers 7:78). Each tribal leader brought identical gifts for the dedication of the altar (Numbers 7:10–11). Verse 83 describes the last piece of Ahira’s presentation—the peace (or fellowship) offering. The repetition underlines God’s equal regard for every tribe (Acts 10:34). Peace Offering • Purpose: Celebrated restored fellowship with God and shared communion among worshipers (Leviticus 3:1–17; 7:11–21). • Signal: After the altar’s dedication items, the peace offering proclaimed, “We are at peace with the LORD.” Romans 5:1 echoes the same truth fulfilled in Christ. • Distribution: Portions went to God, priests, and offerer, modeling community in worship (1 Corinthians 10:16–17). Two Oxen • Largest and most valuable animals in the ancient Near East. • Symbolize strength and service (Proverbs 14:4). Their costliness underscored sincere gratitude (2 Samuel 24:24). • Oxen were burned as a “food offering, an aroma pleasing to the LORD” (Leviticus 1:9). Five Rams • Rams picture consecration; they were used in priestly ordination (Exodus 29:19–22). • “Five” often marks fullness or grace—foreshadowing the abundance of God’s favor (John 1:16). • Their inclusion emphasized Naphtali’s desire to offer robust devotion. Five Male Goats • Goats served in sin and guilt offerings (Leviticus 4:23–28). Even in a peace offering, the tribe acknowledged its ongoing need for cleansing (1 John 1:9). • The pairing with rams balances consecration with confession. Five Male Lambs a Year Old • Year-old lambs were prime and spotless (Exodus 12:5), pointing ahead to “the Lamb of God” (John 1:29). • The repetition of “five” keeps grace front and center. • Lambs conveyed innocence and trust, traits God seeks from His people (Matthew 18:3). Ahira Son of Enan • Leader of Naphtali (Numbers 2:29). His name appears eight times in Numbers, showing God remembers individual servants (Malachi 3:16). • By bringing the same gifts as other chiefs, he modeled unity (Ephesians 4:3). • Naphtali, though listed last, was not least—mirroring Jesus’ teaching that “the last will be first” (Matthew 20:16). summary Numbers 7:83 records the peace offering of Naphtali’s leader: two oxen, five rams, five male goats, and five year-old lambs. Each element reinforces restored fellowship, costly devotion, cleansing, and grace. Ahira’s identical contribution illustrates equality among God’s people, while the animals foreshadow the perfect peace secured in Christ. 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, עַתֻּדִ֣ים (‘at·tu·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. בְּנֵֽי־ (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 Ahira אֲחִירַ֖ע (’ă·ḥî·ra‘) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 299: Ahira -- 'my brother is evil', a leader of Naphtali son בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1121: A son of Enan. עֵינָֽן׃ (‘ê·nān) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 5881: Enan -- 'having fountains', a man of Naphtali Links Numbers 7:83 NIVNumbers 7:83 NLT Numbers 7:83 ESV Numbers 7:83 NASB Numbers 7:83 KJV Numbers 7:83 BibleApps.com Numbers 7:83 Biblia Paralela Numbers 7:83 Chinese Bible Numbers 7:83 French Bible Numbers 7:83 Catholic Bible OT Law: Numbers 7:83 And for the sacrifice of peace offerings (Nu Num.) |
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