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The Tribe of Ephraim, one of the twelve tribes of Israel, holds a significant place in biblical history. Ephraim was the younger son of Joseph, born to him in Egypt, and was blessed by Jacob, who placed him before his elder brother Manasseh (Genesis 48:13-20). This tribe became one of the most prominent in the Northern Kingdom of Israel.

During the dedication of the altar, as recorded in the Book of Numbers, each tribe of Israel was called upon to present offerings. The offerings were part of the consecration of the Tabernacle, a central place of worship for the Israelites during their wilderness journey. The dedication ceremony is detailed in Numbers 7, where each tribe's leader brought offerings over twelve days.

The leader of the Tribe of Ephraim at the time was Elishama son of Ammihud. On the seventh day, Elishama presented the offering on behalf of his tribe. The Berean Standard Bible records the offering as follows:

"On the seventh day Elishama son of Ammihud, the leader of the Ephraimites, drew near. His offering was one silver platter weighing 130 shekels, one silver sprinkling bowl weighing 70 shekels, both according to the sanctuary shekel, each filled with fine flour mixed with oil for a grain offering; one gold dish weighing ten shekels, filled with incense; one young bull, one ram, and one male lamb a year old, for a burnt offering; one male goat for a sin offering; and two oxen, five rams, five male goats, and five male lambs a year old, to present as a peace offering." (Numbers 7:48-53)

The offerings from the Tribe of Ephraim, like those from the other tribes, were significant in their symbolism and purpose. The silver and gold items represented wealth and dedication to God, while the animals offered were for various types of sacrifices: burnt offerings, sin offerings, and peace offerings. These sacrifices were integral to the Israelites' worship and covenant relationship with God, serving as a means of atonement, thanksgiving, and fellowship.

The Tribe of Ephraim's participation in the dedication of the altar underscores its role and responsibility within the community of Israel. As one of the leading tribes, Ephraim's offering was a demonstration of their commitment to the covenant and their place within the collective worship of Yahweh. The detailed account of their offering reflects the importance of each tribe's contribution to the spiritual life of the nation.

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Numbers 7:48-53
On the seventh day Elishama the son of Ammihud, prince of the children of Ephraim, offered:
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The Blessing of Jacob Upon Judah. (Gen. Xlix. 8-10. )
... by the blessing of Jacob, in which the tribe of Judah ... that Reuben, Simeon, and Gad,
that Ephraim and Benjamin ... place: "And he that offered his offering the first ...
/.../hengstenberg/christology of the old testament/the blessing of jacob upon.htm

The Preface to the Commandments
... Shiloh was a city belonging to the tribe of Ephraim ... a captain, but rather say as
Ephraim, What have ... be constant in our Eucharistic sacrifice, or thank-offering. ...
//christianbookshelf.org/watson/the ten commandments/1 3 the preface to the.htm

Nature of Covenanting.
... the children of Gad, and the half tribe of Manasseh ... eat throughout the feast seven
days, offering peace-offerings ... our hands, Ye are our gods." "Ephraim shall say ...
/.../cunningham/the ordinance of covenanting/chapter i nature of covenanting.htm

The Immaculate Conception
... were still alive were celebrating with their tribe a three ... priest, who, lifting her
up in offering as he ... teaching and healing in Bethabara, Ephraim, and round ...
/.../emmerich/the life of the blessed virgin mary/ii the immaculate conception.htm

The Hebrews and the Philistines --Damascus
... day of the captivity of the land."* The tribe of Dan ... were such, that "men abhorred
the offering of the ... of national danger.* The people of Ephraim and Benjamin ...
/.../chapter iiithe hebrews and the.htm

Tiglath-Pileser iii. And the Organisation of the Assyrian Empire ...
... of Jehoshaphat, a member of the tribe of Judah ... be circulated,*** till a scribe of
Ephraim, who flourished ... 16, where Ahaz is described as offering sacrifice and ...
/.../chapter iitiglath-pileser iii and the.htm

Solomon's Temple Spiritualized
... carcass of the slain Lion of the tribe of Judah ... by it; yea, there they must leave
their offering, and so ... Upon this altar Solomon, at the dedication of the temple ...
/.../bunyan/the works of john bunyan volumes 1-3/solomons temple spiritualized.htm

The Medes and the Second Chaldaean Empire
... For a voice declareth from Dan, and publisheth evil from the hills of Ephraim: make
ye mention to the nations; behold, publish against Jerusalem!" The ...
/.../chapter iiithe medes and the.htm