Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Then the leaders of Israel, the heads of families who were the tribal leaders in charge of those who were counted, made offerings. New Living Translation Then the leaders of Israel—the tribal leaders who had registered the troops—came and brought their offerings. English Standard Version the chiefs of Israel, heads of their fathers’ houses, who were the chiefs of the tribes, who were over those who were listed, approached Berean Standard Bible And the leaders of Israel, the heads of their families, presented an offering. These men were the tribal leaders who had supervised the registration. King James Bible That the princes of Israel, heads of the house of their fathers, who were the princes of the tribes, and were over them that were numbered, offered: New King James Version Then the leaders of Israel, the heads of their fathers’ houses, who were the leaders of the tribes and over those who were numbered, made an offering. New American Standard Bible Then the leaders of Israel, the heads of their fathers’ households, made an offering (they were the leaders of the tribes; they were the supervisors over the numbered men). NASB 1995 Then the leaders of Israel, the heads of their fathers’ households, made an offering (they were the leaders of the tribes; they were the ones who were over the numbered men). NASB 1977 Then the leaders of Israel, the heads of their fathers’ households, made an offering (they were the leaders of the tribes; they were the ones who were over the numbered men). Legacy Standard Bible Then the leaders of Israel, the heads of their fathers’ households, brought an offering near (they were the leaders of the tribes; they were the ones who were over the numbered men). Amplified Bible Then the leaders of Israel, the heads of their fathers’ households, made offerings. (These were the leaders of the tribes; they were the ones who were over the men who were numbered.) Christian Standard Bible the leaders of Israel, the heads of their ancestral families, presented an offering. They were the tribal leaders who supervised the registration. Holman Christian Standard Bible the leaders of Israel, the heads of their ancestral houses, presented an offering. They were the tribal leaders who supervised the registration. American Standard Version that the princes of Israel, the heads of their fathers' houses, offered. These were the princes of the tribes, these are they that were over them that were numbered: Contemporary English Version Then the twelve tribal leaders of Israel, the same men who had been in charge of counting the people, came to the tent English Revised Version that the princes of Israel, the heads of their fathers' houses, offered; these were the princes of the tribes, these are they that were over them that were numbered: GOD'S WORD® Translation Then the leaders of Israel, the heads of the households-those tribal leaders who helped in the census-came to give their offerings. Good News Translation Then the clan chiefs who were leaders in the tribes of Israel, the same men who were in charge of the census, International Standard Version Then the presiding leaders of Israel, as heads of the ancestral houses, brought an offering. They were the leaders of the tribes who supervised the census. Majority Standard Bible And the leaders of Israel, the heads of their families, presented an offering. These men were the tribal leaders who had supervised the registration. NET Bible Then the leaders of Israel, the heads of their clans, made an offering. They were the leaders of the tribes; they were the ones who had been supervising the numbering. New Heart English Bible that the leaders of Israel, the heads of their ancestral houses, offered. These were the leaders of the tribes. These are they who were over those who were numbered: Webster's Bible Translation That the princes of Israel, heads of the house of their fathers, who were the princes of the tribes, and were over them that were numbered, offered: World English Bible the princes of Israel, the heads of their fathers’ houses, gave offerings. These were the princes of the tribes. These are they who were over those who were counted; Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand the princes of Israel (heads of the house of their fathers, they [are] princes of the tribes, they who are standing over those numbered) bring near, Young's Literal Translation and the princes of Israel (heads of the house of their fathers, they are princes of the tribes, they who are standing over those numbered) bring near, Smith's Literal Translation And the chiefs of Israel, heads of the house of their fathers, will bring the chiefs of the tribes, they standing over those reviewed: Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThe princes of Israel and the heads of the families, in every tribe, who were the rulers of them who had been numbered, offered Catholic Public Domain Version that the leaders of Israel and the heads of the families, who were in each tribe and who were in charge of those who had been numbered, offered New American Bible an offering was made by the tribal leaders of Israel, who were heads of ancestral houses, the same leaders of the tribes who supervised those enrolled. New Revised Standard Version the leaders of Israel, heads of their ancestral houses, the leaders of the tribes, who were over those who were enrolled, made offerings. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThat the princes of Israel, heads of the house of their fathers who were the princes of the tribes and were over those who were numbered, Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And the Rulers of the children of Israel approached, the Heads of the house of their fathers, those Princes of the tribes, those who preside over the census. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917that the princes of Israel, the heads of their fathers' houses, offered--these were the princes of the tribes, these are they that were over them that were numbered. Brenton Septuagint Translation And the princes of Israel brought gifts, twelve princes of their fathers' houses: these were the heads of tribes, these are they that presided over the numbering. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Offerings of Dedication1On the day Moses finished setting up the tabernacle, he anointed and consecrated it and all its furnishings, along with the altar and all its utensils. 2And the leaders of Israel, the heads of their families, presented an offering. These men were the tribal leaders who had supervised the registration. 3They brought as their offering before the LORD six covered carts and twelve oxen—an ox from each leader and a cart from every two leaders—and presented them before the tabernacle.… Cross References Exodus 35:27-29 The leaders brought onyx stones and gemstones to mount on the ephod and breastpiece, / as well as spices and olive oil for the light, for the anointing oil, and for the fragrant incense. / So all the men and women of the Israelites whose hearts prompted them brought a freewill offering to the LORD for all the work that the LORD through Moses had commanded them to do. Exodus 36:3 They received from Moses all the contributions that the Israelites had brought to carry out the service of constructing the sanctuary. Meanwhile, the people continued to bring freewill offerings morning after morning, 1 Chronicles 29:6-9 Then the leaders of the families, the officers of the tribes of Israel, the commanders of thousands and of hundreds, and the officials in charge of the king’s work gave willingly. / Toward the service of God’s house they gave 5,000 talents and 10,000 darics of gold, 10,000 talents of silver, 18,000 talents of bronze, and 100,000 talents of iron. / Whoever had precious stones gave them to the treasury of the house of the LORD, under the care of Jehiel the Gershonite. ... 2 Chronicles 24:10-11 All the officers and all the people rejoiced and brought their contributions, and they dropped them in the chest until it was full. / Whenever the chest was brought by the Levites to the king’s overseers and they saw that there was a large amount of money, the royal scribe and the officer of the high priest would come and empty the chest and carry it back to its place. They did this daily and gathered the money in abundance. Ezra 2:68-69 When they arrived at the house of the LORD in Jerusalem, some of the heads of the families gave freewill offerings to rebuild the house of God on its original site. / According to their ability, they gave to the treasury for this work 61,000 darics of gold, 5,000 minas of silver, and 100 priestly garments. Nehemiah 7:70-72 Some of the heads of the families contributed to the project. The governor gave to the treasury 1,000 darics of gold, 50 bowls, and 530 priestly garments. / And some of the heads of the families gave to the treasury for the project 20,000 darics of gold and 2,200 minas of silver. / The rest of the people gave a total of 20,000 darics of gold, 2,000 minas of silver, and 67 priestly garments. 1 Kings 8:62-63 Then the king and all Israel with him offered sacrifices before the LORD. / And Solomon offered as peace offerings to the LORD 22,000 oxen and 120,000 sheep. So the king and all the Israelites dedicated the house of the LORD. 2 Chronicles 7:4-5 Then the king and all the people offered sacrifices before the LORD. / And King Solomon offered a sacrifice of 22,000 oxen and 120,000 sheep. So the king and all the people dedicated the house of God. Leviticus 9:1-2 On the eighth day Moses summoned Aaron and his sons and the elders of Israel. / He said to Aaron, “Take for yourself a young bull for a sin offering and a ram for a burnt offering, both without blemish, and present them before the LORD. Deuteronomy 16:16-17 Three times a year all your men are to appear before the LORD your God in the place He will choose: at the Feast of Unleavened Bread, the Feast of Weeks, and the Feast of Tabernacles. No one should appear before the LORD empty-handed. / Everyone must appear with a gift as he is able, according to the blessing the LORD your God has given you. 2 Corinthians 9:7 Each one should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not out of regret or compulsion. For God loves a cheerful giver. Romans 12:8 if it is encouraging, let him encourage; if it is giving, let him give generously; if it is leading, let him lead with diligence; if it is showing mercy, let him do it cheerfully. Philippians 4:18 I have all I need and more, now that I have received your gifts from Epaphroditus. They are a fragrant offering, an acceptable sacrifice, well-pleasing to God. Acts 4:34-37 There were no needy ones among them, because those who owned lands or houses would sell their property, bring the proceeds from the sales, / and lay them at the apostles’ feet for distribution to anyone as he had need. / Joseph, a Levite from Cyprus, whom the apostles called Barnabas (meaning Son of Encouragement), ... Acts 11:29-30 So the disciples, each according to his ability, decided to send relief to the brothers living in Judea. / This they did, sending their gifts to the elders with Barnabas and Saul. Treasury of Scripture That the princes of Israel, heads of the house of their fathers, who were the princes of the tribes, and were over them that were numbered, offered: the princes Numbers 1:4-16 And with you there shall be a man of every tribe; every one head of the house of his fathers… Numbers 2:1 And the LORD spake unto Moses and unto Aaron, saying, Numbers 10:1 And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying, and were over, etc. Exodus 35:27 And the rulers brought onyx stones, and stones to be set, for the ephod, and for the breastplate; 1 Chronicles 29:6-8 Then the chief of the fathers and princes of the tribes of Israel, and the captains of thousands and of hundreds, with the rulers of the king's work, offered willingly, … 2 Chronicles 35:8 And his princes gave willingly unto the people, to the priests, and to the Levites: Hilkiah and Zechariah and Jehiel, rulers of the house of God, gave unto the priests for the passover offerings two thousand and six hundred small cattle, and three hundred oxen. Jump to Previous Charge Counted Families Fathers Heads House Households Houses Israel Leaders Numbered Offered Offering Offerings Ones Princes Standing Tribal TribesJump to Next Charge Counted Families Fathers Heads House Households Houses Israel Leaders Numbered Offered Offering Offerings Ones Princes Standing Tribal TribesNumbers 7 1. The offering of the princes at the dedication of the tabernacle10. Their several offerings at the dedication of the altar 89. God speaks to Moses from the mercy seat Then the leaders of Israel The phrase "the leaders of Israel" refers to the heads of the tribes, the patriarchs who were responsible for guiding and making decisions for their respective tribes. In Hebrew, the word for "leaders" is "נָשִׂיא" (nasi), which can also mean prince or chief. This term underscores the authority and responsibility these individuals held. Historically, these leaders were chosen for their wisdom, experience, and ability to lead their people in accordance with God's laws. Their role was crucial in maintaining order and ensuring that the spiritual and physical needs of the Israelites were met. the heads of their fathers’ households who were the leaders of the tribes and were over those who were numbered approached to present their offerings Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew And the leadersנְשִׂיאֵ֣י (nə·śî·’ê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 5387: An exalted one, a king, sheik, a rising mist of Israel, יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc the heads רָאשֵׁ֖י (rā·šê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 7218: The head of their families, אֲבֹתָ֑ם (’ă·ḇō·ṯām) Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 1: Father presented an offering. וַיַּקְרִ֙יבוּ֙ (way·yaq·rî·ḇū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 7126: To come near, approach These [men] הֵ֚ם (hêm) Pronoun - third person masculine plural Strong's 1992: They were the tribal הַמַּטֹּ֔ת (ham·maṭ·ṭōṯ) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 4294: A staff, rod, shaft, branch, a tribe leaders נְשִׂיאֵ֣י (nə·śî·’ê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 5387: An exalted one, a king, sheik, a rising mist who had supervised הָעֹמְדִ֖ים (hā·‘ō·mə·ḏîm) Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural Strong's 5975: To stand, in various relations the registration. הַפְּקֻדִֽים׃ (hap·pə·qu·ḏîm) Article | Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - masculine plural Strong's 6485: To visit, to oversee, muster, charge, care for, miss, deposit Links Numbers 7:2 NIVNumbers 7:2 NLT Numbers 7:2 ESV Numbers 7:2 NASB Numbers 7:2 KJV Numbers 7:2 BibleApps.com Numbers 7:2 Biblia Paralela Numbers 7:2 Chinese Bible Numbers 7:2 French Bible Numbers 7:2 Catholic Bible OT Law: Numbers 7:2 That the princes of Israel the heads (Nu Num.) |