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and for the sacrifice of peace-offerings, two oxen, five rams, five male goats, five he-lambs a year old: this was the offering of Nahshon the son of Amminadab.
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Sacrifice as Celebration
Commentators explain that the large number of peace offerings were used for a communal feast. This allowed the prince, the priests, and their guests to celebrate together. It highlights that sacrifice was not only about atonement but also about joyful fellowship with God and with the community.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
The various princes make their offerings in the order assigned to the tribes (Numbers 2:0). It was undoubtedly the tribes themselves th…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And for a sacrifice of peace offerings So that here were all sorts of offerings on this occasion, meat and drink off…
The princes and great men were at the forefront in the service of God. Here is an example to those in authority, and of the highest rank; they shou…
