Bible Commentary

Numbers 7:66

Numbers 7:66

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Canne, Browne, Blayney, Scott, and others · Public Domain

On the tenth day: When the twelve days of the dedication commenced cannot be easily determined; but the computation of F. Scacchus seems highly probable. He supposes, that the tabernacle being erected the first day of the first month of the second year after the departure from Egypt, seven days were spent in the consecration of it, and the altar, etc.; and that on the eight day, Moses began to consecrate Aaron and his sons, which lasted seven days more. Then, on the fourteenth day of that month, was the feast day of unleavened bread; which God commanded to be observed in the first month (), and which lasted till the 22nd. The rest of the month, we may well suppose, was spent in giving, receiving, and delivering the laws contained in the book of Leviticus; after which, on the first day of the second month, Moses began to number the people, according to the command in the beginning of this book; which may be supposed to have lasted three days. On the fourth, the Levites were numbered; on the next day we may suppose they were offered to God, and given to the Priests; and on the sixth, they were expiated and consecrated, as we read in the following chapter. On the seventh day, their several charges were assigned them (); after which, he supposes the princes began to offer, on the eight day of the second month, for the dedication of the altar, which lasted till the nineteenth day inclusively; and on the twentieth day of this month, they removed from Sinai to the wilderness of Paran ().

The Daily Devotional

One devotional. Every morning.

The full reading, the passage behind it, and where to go deeper — in your inbox before the day starts. No ads, ever.

We'll send one email to confirm it's really you. Unsubscribe in one tap, any time.

Continue tomorrow

Turn Bible study into a daily habit

Read today's devotional, save your progress, and receive a gentle daily reminder.

Recommended reading

More for Numbers 7:66

Continue with other commentaries and DiscipleDeck content connected to this verse, chapter, or topic.

Other commentaries

Numbers 7 — OverviewNumbers 7 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BibleGod having set up house (as it were) in the midst of the camp of Israel, the princes of Israel here come a visiting with their presents, as tenants to their landlord, in the name of their respective tribes. I.…Numbers 7 — OverviewNumbers 7 · Treasury of Scripture KnowledgeNumbers 7:1, The offering of the princes at the dedication of the tabernacle; Numbers 7:10, Their several offerings at the dedication of the altar; Numbers 7:89, God speaks to Moses from the mercy seat.Numbers 7 — OverviewNumbers 7 · John Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleThis chapter gives an account of the presents brought, by the princes of the twelve tribes at the setting up of the tabernacle, for the use of it, Nu 7:1; and at the dedication of the altar, and the service of that, Nu…Numbers 7:1-88Numbers 7:1-88 · The Pulpit CommentaryTHE FREE-WILL OFFERING OF THE PRINCES The completion of the tabernacle was celebrated by offerings of the princes, as representatives of the tribes. Lessons may be derived from two points noted, viz.— I. THEIR…Numbers 7:1-89Numbers 7:1-89 · The Pulpit CommentaryEXPOSITION THE OFFERINGS OF THE PRINCES (Numbers 7:1-89).Numbers 7:1-89Numbers 7:1-89 · The Pulpit CommentaryACCEPTABLE OFFERINGS In this chapter we have, spiritually, the free-will offering, acceptable unto God, of what they have and what they are, by his people. Consider, therefore— I. THAT THE OFFERINGS WERE CONNECTED IN…