And for a sacrifice of peace offerings, two oxen, five rams, five he goats, five lambs of the first year: this was the offering of Eliasaph the son of Deuel.
Parallel translations
- WEB and for the sacrifice of peace offerings, two head of cattle, five rams, five male goats, and five male lambs a year old. This was the offering of Eliasaph the son of Deuel.
- BSB and a peace offering of two oxen, five rams, five male goats, and five male lambs a year old. This was the offering of Eliasaph son of Deuel.
- NKJV and as the sacrifice of peace offerings: two oxen, five rams, five male goats, and five male lambs in their first year. This was the offering of Eliasaph the son of Deuel.
- NASB and for the sacrifice of peace offerings, two oxen, five rams, five male goats, and five male lambs one year old. This was the offering of Eliasaph the son of Deuel.
- NLT For a peace offering he brought two bulls, five rams, five male goats, and five one-year-old male lambs. This was the offering brought by Eliasaph son of Deuel.
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Quick answer
Eliasaph's peace offerings conclude Gad's day. They celebrate restored fellowship with God.
Overview
The fellowship offering invited the worshiper to a shared meal in God's presence, marking peace and gratitude. Gad's identical portions join it to the other tribes in common devotion. Such communion foreshadows the believer's peace and fellowship with God in Christ (Romans 5:1).
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