On the fifth day Shelumiel son of Zurishaddai, leader of the tribe of Simeon, presented his offering.
Parallel translations
- WEB On the fifth day Shelumiel the son of Zurishaddai, prince of the children of Simeon
- KJV On the fifth day Shelumiel the son of Zurishaddai, prince of the children of Simeon, did offer:
- BSB On the fifth day Shelumiel son of Zurishaddai, the leader of the Simeonites, drew near.
- NKJV On the fifth day Shelumiel the son of Zurishaddai, leader of the children of Simeon, presented an offering.
- NASB On the fifth day it was Shelumiel the son of Zurishaddai, leader of the sons of Simeon;
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Quick answer
On day five Shelumiel, leader of Simeon, steps forward to present his gift. It continues the orderly, tribe-by-tribe dedication of the altar.
Overview
Each day a different tribal prince brings his offering, displaying ordered worship rather than chaotic crowding. Shelumiel son of Zurishaddai is named in Numbers 1:6 as Simeon's leader. The careful naming honors each tribe individually while binding them in a common act of devotion to the LORD.
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