On the sixth day Eliasaph son of Deuel, the leader of the Gadites, drew near.
Parallel translations
- WEB On the sixth day, Eliasaph the son of Deuel, prince of the children of Gad
- KJV On the sixth day Eliasaph the son of Deuel, prince of the children of Gad, offered:
- NKJV On the sixth day Eliasaph the son of Deuel, leader of the children of Gad, presented an offering.
- NASB On the sixth day it was Eliasaph the son of Deuel, leader of the sons of Gad;
- NLT On the sixth day Eliasaph son of Deuel, leader of the tribe of Gad, presented his offering.
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Quick answer
On day six Eliasaph, leader of Gad, comes forward with his offering. The ordered procession of tribes continues.
Overview
Eliasaph son of Deuel (Reuel in 2:14) represents Gad among the twelve princes (Numbers 1:14). The structured sequence highlights God's love of order in worship. Each leader's prominence reminds us that godly leaders are to lead their people in devotion to the LORD.
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