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his offering was one silver platter, the weight whereof was a hundred and thirty [shekels], one silver bowl of seventy shekels, after the shekel of the sanctuary; both of them full of fine flour mingled with oil for a meal-offering;
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Order and Equality in Worship
Commentators note that each of the twelve tribal leaders brought the exact same offering on twelve consecutive days. This highlights two principles: that God's work should be done in an orderly, unhurried manner, and that all tribes had an equal share and interest in the altar. This demonstrates a profound unity and equality among God's people in their worship.
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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
His offering [was] one silver charger (See Gill on Numbers 7:13).
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…
