King James Version:
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On the fifth day Shelumiel the son of Zurishaddai, prince of the children of Simeon, [did offer]:
Complete Jewish Bible:
On the fifth day was Shlumi'el the son of Tzurishaddai, leader of the descendants of Shim'on.
Berean Standard Bible:
On the fifth day Shelumiel son of Zurishaddai, the leader of the Simeonites, drew near.
American Standard Version:
On the fifth day Shelumiel the son of Zurishaddai, prince of the children of Simeon:
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
On the fifth{H2549} day{H3117} Shelumiel{H8017} the son{H1121} of Zurishaddai{H6701}, prince{H5387} of the children{H1121} of Simeon{H8095}, did offer:
Cross-References (KJV):
Numbers 1:6
- Of Simeon; Shelumiel the son of Zurishaddai.
Numbers 2:12
- And those which pitch by him [shall be] the tribe of Simeon: and the captain of the children of Simeon [shall be] Shelumiel the son of Zurishaddai.
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Commentary for Numbers 7:36
1. Themes:
- Divine Instruction and Order: The verse reflects the meticulous adherence to the divine instructions given by God to Moses regarding the offerings for the dedication of the altar in the Tabernacle.
- Leadership and Responsibility: It highlights the role of tribal leaders, like Shelumiel, in carrying out religious duties on behalf of their tribes, emphasizing collective worship and the importance of each tribe's contribution.
- Worship and Sacrifice: The offering is part of a larger ceremony of dedication, underscoring the significance of worship through sacrifice in the religious life of the Israelites.
- Unity and Identity: Each tribe's participation in the offerings on successive days reinforces the unity of the twelve tribes of Israel while also maintaining their distinct identities.
2. Historical Context:
- The Book of Numbers is set during the time of the Exodus, after the Israelites have received the Law at Mount Sinai and constructed the Tabernacle according to God's instructions.
- Numbers 7 describes the offerings made by the leaders of each of the twelve tribes of Israel during the dedication of the altar in the newly erected Tabernacle. These offerings took place over twelve consecutive days, with each tribal prince presenting their gifts on a designated day.
- Shelumiel, the son of Zurishaddai, was the prince of the tribe of Simeon, and he presented his tribe's offering on the fifth day of this dedication ceremony.
- The detailed account of the offerings, including the exact items and their quantities, demonstrates the importance of these dedication rituals in the religious and social life of the Israelites.
- This event occurred before the Israelites began their journey from Sinai to the Promised Land, and it served to consecrate the Tabernacle as the central place of worship for the Israelite community.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H2549
There are 44 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: חֲמִישִׁי
Transliteration: chămîyshîy
Pronunciation: kham-ee-shee'
Description: or חֲמִשִּׁי; ordinal from חָמֵשׁ; fifth; also a fifth; fifth (part). - 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. - Strong's Number: H8017
There are 5 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שְׁלֻמִיאֵל
Transliteration: Shᵉlumîyʼêl
Pronunciation: shel-oo-mee-ale'
Description: lemma שִׁלֻמִיאֵל corrected to שְׁלֻמִיאֵל; from שָׁלוֹם and אֵל; peace of God; Shelumiel, an Israelite; Shelumiel. - 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. - Strong's Number: H6701
There are 5 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: צוּרִישַׁדַּי
Transliteration: Tsûwrîyshadday
Pronunciation: tsoo-ree-shad-dah'-ee
Description: from צוּר and שַׁדַּי; rock of (the) Almighty; Tsurishaddai, an Israelite; Zurishaddai. - 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. - Strong's Number: H8095
There are 39 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שִׁמְעוֹן
Transliteration: Shimʻôwn
Pronunciation: shim-one'
Description: from שָׁמַע; hearing; Shimon, one of Jacob's sons, also the tribe descended from him; Simeon.