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and all the oxen for the sacrifice of peace-offerings twenty-four bulls, the rams sixty, the male goats sixty, the he-lambs a year old sixty. This was the dedication of the altar, after that it was anointed.
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A Lavish Dedication
The sheer number of animals listed—204 just for the peace offerings—represents an immense value. Commentators note that this was a lavish and costly act of worship, demonstrating the people's overwhelming generosity and joy in dedicating the altar to God. It models a heart of extravagant giving in service to the Lord.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
The aggregate worth, by weight, of all the offerings was about 438 British pounds. But the real worth of such a sum, when measured by the prices of…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And all the oxen for the sacrifice of the peace offerings [were] twenty and four bullocks Each …
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…
