On the fourth day Elizur son of Shedeur, leader of the tribe of Reuben, presented his offering.
Parallel translations
- WEB On the fourth day Elizur the son of Shedeur, prince of the children of Reuben
- KJV On the fourth day Elizur the son of Shedeur, prince of the children of Reuben, did offer:
- BSB On the fourth day Elizur son of Shedeur, the leader of the Reubenites, drew near.
- NKJV On the fourth day Elizur the son of Shedeur, leader of the children of Reuben, presented an offering.
- NASB On the fourth day it was Elizur the son of Shedeur, leader of the sons of Reuben;
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On the fourth day Elizur of Reuben presents his offering.
Overview
Reuben offers on the fourth day, continuing the ordered dedication of the altar. Though Reuben was the firstborn, here he takes his appointed place in the sequence. The orderly procession reflects God's care that every tribe be honored in turn.
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