Numbers 7:24

King James Version:

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On the third day Eliab the son of Helon, prince of the children of Zebulun, [did offer]:

Complete Jewish Bible:

On the third day Eli'av the son of Helon, leader of Z'vulun, presented his offering.

Berean Standard Bible:

On the third day Eliab son of Helon, the leader of the Zebulunites, drew near.

American Standard Version:

On the third day Eliab the son of Helon, prince of the children of Zebulun:

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

On the third^{H7992} day^{H3117} Eliab^{H446} the son^{H1121} of Helon^{H2497}, prince^{H5387} of the children^{H1121} of Zebulun^{H2074}, did offer:

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Commentary for Numbers 7:24

1. Themes of Numbers 7:24:
- Divine Instruction and Order: The verse is part of a detailed account of the offerings brought by the leaders of Israel at the dedication of the Tabernacle. This emphasizes adherence to God's instructions and the importance of order in worship.
- Leadership and Representation: Each tribal leader brought an offering on a different day, highlighting the theme of representation and the responsibility of leaders in the community.
- Worship and Sacrifice: The offerings were part of worship, showing the people's dedication and sacrifice to God.
- Unity and Identity: The collective participation of all the tribes underscores the unity of Israel and their shared identity as God's people.

2. Historical Context:
- The book of Numbers is set in the wilderness, after the exodus from Egypt and before the Israelites enter the Promised Land.
- Numbers 7 specifically describes the offerings made by the leaders of the twelve tribes of Israel during the dedication of the Tabernacle, which was the portable worship center for the Israelites during their wandering in the wilderness.
- The Tabernacle was constructed according to detailed instructions given by God to Moses, and its dedication marked an important moment in the religious life of the Israelite community.
- The offerings were made over twelve consecutive days, with each day representing one of the tribes of Israel, as indicated by the order of their encampment.
- Eliab, the son of Helon, was the leader or prince of the tribe of Zebulun, and his offering on the third day reflects the tribe's contribution to this significant communal event.

In summary, Numbers 7:24 is a verse that captures the structured and communal nature of worship in ancient Israel, as each tribal leader, including Eliab of Zebulun, participated in the dedication of the Tabernacle, following God's directives and contributing to the collective religious life of the nation.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. Strong's Number: H7992
   There are 94 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: שְׁלִישִׁי
   Transliteration: shᵉlîyshîy
   Pronunciation: shel-ee-shee'
   Description: ordinal from שָׁלוֹשׁ; third; feminine athird (part); by extension, a third (day, year or time); specifically, a third-story cell); third (part, rank, time), three (years old).
   
2. Strong's Number: H3117
   There are 1931 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: יוֹם
   Transliteration: yôwm
   Pronunciation: yome
   Description: from an unused root meaning to be hot; a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated term), (often used adverb); age, [phrase] always, [phrase] chronicals, continually(-ance), daily, ((birth-), each, to) day, (now a, two) days (agone), [phrase] elder, [idiom] end, [phrase] evening, [phrase] (for) ever(-lasting, -more), [idiom] full, life, as (so) long as (... live), (even) now, [phrase] old, [phrase] outlived, [phrase] perpetually, presently, [phrase] remaineth, [idiom] required, season, [idiom] since, space, then, (process of) time, [phrase] as at other times, [phrase] in trouble, weather, (as) when, (a, the, within a) while (that), [idiom] whole ([phrase] age), (full) year(-ly), [phrase] younger.
   
3. Strong's Number: H446
   There are 164 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: אֱלִיאָב
   Transliteration: ʼĔlîyʼâb
   Pronunciation: el-ee-awb'
   Description: from אֵל and אָב; God of (his) father; Eliab, the name of six Israelites; Eliab.
   
4. Strong's Number: H1121
   There are 3654 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: בֵּן
   Transliteration: bên
   Pronunciation: bane
   Description: from בָּנָה; a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition, etc., (like father or brother), etc.); [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth.
   
5. Strong's Number: H2497
   There are 5 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: חֵלֹן
   Transliteration: Chêlôn
   Pronunciation: khay-lone'
   Description: from חַיִל; strong; Chelon, an Israelite; Helon.
   
6. Strong's Number: H5387
   There are 120 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: נָשִׂיא
   Transliteration: nâsîyʼ
   Pronunciation: naw-see'
   Description: or נָשִׂא; from נָשָׂא; properly, an exalted one, i.e. a king or sheik; also a rising mist; captain, chief, cloud, governor, prince, ruler, vapour.
   
7. Strong's Number: H2074
   There are 43 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: זְבוּלוּן
   Transliteration: Zᵉbûwlûwn
   Pronunciation: zeb-oo-loon'
   Description: or זְבֻלוּן; or זְבוּלֻן; from זָבַל; habitation; Zebulon, a son of Jacob; also his territory and tribe; Zebulun.