Numbers 7:36
New International Version
On the fifth day Shelumiel son of Zurishaddai, the leader of the people of Simeon, brought his offering.

New Living Translation
On the fifth day Shelumiel son of Zurishaddai, leader of the tribe of Simeon, presented his offering.

English Standard Version
On the fifth day Shelumiel the son of Zurishaddai, the chief of the people of Simeon:

Berean Standard Bible
On the fifth day Shelumiel son of Zurishaddai, the leader of the Simeonites, drew near.

King James Bible
On the fifth day Shelumiel the son of Zurishaddai, prince of the children of Simeon, did offer:

New King James Version
On the fifth day Shelumiel the son of Zurishaddai, leader of the children of Simeon, presented an offering.

New American Standard Bible
On the fifth day it was Shelumiel the son of Zurishaddai, leader of the sons of Simeon;

NASB 1995
On the fifth day it was Shelumiel the son of Zurishaddai, leader of the children of Simeon;

NASB 1977
On the fifth day it was Shelumiel the son of Zurishaddai, leader of the children of Simeon;

Legacy Standard Bible
On the fifth day it was Shelumiel the son of Zurishaddai, leader of the sons of Simeon;

Amplified Bible
On the fifth day [it was] Shelumiel the son of Zurishaddai, leader [of the tribe] of the sons of Simeon [who presented his offering];

Christian Standard Bible
On the fifth day Shelumiel son of Zurishaddai, leader of the Simeonites, presented an offering.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
On the fifth day Shelumiel son of Zurishaddai, leader of the Simeonites, presented an offering.

American Standard Version
On the fifth day Shelumiel the son of Zurishaddai, prince of the children of Simeon:

English Revised Version
On the fifth day Shelumiel the son of Zurishaddai, prince of the children of Simeon:

GOD'S WORD® Translation
On the fifth day the leader of the descendants of [Simeon], Shelumiel, son of Zurishaddai,

International Standard Version
On the fifth day, Zurishaddai's son Shelumiel, leader of the descendants of Simeon, presented

Majority Standard Bible
On the fifth day Shelumiel son of Zurishaddai, the leader of the Simeonites, drew near.

NET Bible
On the fifth day Shelumiel son of Zurishaddai, leader of the Simeonites, presented an offering.

New Heart English Bible
On the fifth day Shelumiel the son of Zurishaddai, prince of the people of Simeon

Webster's Bible Translation
On the fifth day Shelumiel the son of Zurishaddai, prince of the children of Simeon, offered:

World English Bible
On the fifth day Shelumiel the son of Zurishaddai, prince of the children of Simeon,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
On the fifth day, Shelumiel son of Zurishaddai, prince of the sons of Simeon—

Young's Literal Translation
On the fifth day, the prince of the sons of Simeon, Shelumiel son of Zurishaddai; --

Smith's Literal Translation
In the fifth day the chief of the sons of Simeon, Shelumiel son of Zurishaddai:
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
The fifth day the prince of the sons of Simeon, Salamiel the son of Surisaddai,

Catholic Public Domain Version
On the fifth day, the leader of the sons of Simeon, Shelumiel the son of Zurishaddai,

New American Bible
On the fifth day it was the turn of the tribal leader of the Simeonites, Shelumiel, son of Zurishaddai.

New Revised Standard Version
On the fifth day Shelumiel son of Zurishaddai, the leader of the Simeonites:
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
On the fifth day Shelmuiel the son of Zurishaddai, prince of the tribe of Simeon, did offer.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And in the fifth day, the Head of the tribe of Shemon, Shlamayel son of Tsurishaday, came.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
On the fifth day Shelumiel the son of Zurishaddai, prince of the children of Simeon:

Brenton Septuagint Translation
On the fifth day the prince of the children of Symeon, Salamiel the son of Surisadai.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
Offerings of Dedication
35and a peace offering of two oxen, five rams, five male goats, and five male lambs a year old. This was the offering of Elizur son of Shedeur. 36On the fifth day Shelumiel son of Zurishaddai, the leader of the Simeonites, drew near. 37His offering was one silver platter weighing a hundred and thirty shekels, and one silver bowl weighing seventy shekels, both according to the sanctuary shekel and filled with fine flour mixed with oil for a grain offering;…

Cross References
Exodus 25:1-9
Then the LORD said to Moses, / “Tell the Israelites to bring Me an offering. You are to receive My offering from every man whose heart compels him. / This is the offering you are to accept from them: gold, silver, and bronze; ...

Exodus 35:4-9
Moses also told the whole congregation of Israel, “This is what the LORD has commanded: / Take from among you an offering to the LORD. Let everyone whose heart is willing bring an offering to the LORD: gold, silver, and bronze; / blue, purple, and scarlet yarn; fine linen and goat hair; ...

Exodus 40:9-16
Take the anointing oil and anoint the tabernacle and everything in it; consecrate it along with all its furnishings, and it shall be holy. / Anoint the altar of burnt offering and all its utensils; consecrate the altar, and it shall be most holy. / Anoint the basin and its stand and consecrate them. ...

Leviticus 8:10-12
Next, Moses took the anointing oil and anointed the tabernacle and everything in it; and so he consecrated them. / He sprinkled some of the oil on the altar seven times, anointing the altar and all its utensils, and the basin with its stand, to consecrate them. / He also poured some of the anointing oil on Aaron’s head and anointed him to consecrate him.

Leviticus 9:1-4
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. / Then speak to the Israelites and say, ‘Take a male goat for a sin offering, a calf and a lamb—both a year old and without blemish—for a burnt offering, ...

1 Kings 8:62-66
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. / On that same day the king consecrated the middle of the courtyard in front of the house of the LORD, and there he offered the burnt offerings, the grain offerings, and the fat of the peace offerings, since the bronze altar before the LORD was too small to contain all these offerings. ...

2 Chronicles 7:4-10
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. / The priests stood at their posts, as did the Levites with the musical instruments of the LORD, which King David had made for giving thanks to the LORD and with which David had offered praise, saying, “For His loving devotion endures forever.” Across from the Levites, the priests sounded trumpets, and all the Israelites were standing. ...

Ezra 6:16-18
Then the people of Israel—the priests, the Levites, and the rest of the exiles—celebrated the dedication of the house of God with joy. / For the dedication of the house of God they offered a hundred bulls, two hundred rams, four hundred lambs, and a sin offering for all Israel of twelve male goats, one for each tribe of Israel. / They also appointed the priests by their divisions and the Levites by their groups to the service of God in Jerusalem, according to what is written in the Book of Moses.

Nehemiah 12:43-47
On that day they offered great sacrifices, rejoicing because God had given them great joy. The women and children also rejoiced, so that the joy of Jerusalem was heard from afar. / And on that same day men were appointed over the rooms that housed the supplies, contributions, firstfruits, and tithes. The portions specified by the Law for the priests and Levites were gathered into these storerooms from the fields of the villages, because Judah rejoiced over the priests and Levites who were serving. / They performed the service of their God and the service of purification, along with the singers and gatekeepers, as David and his son Solomon had prescribed. ...

Psalm 96:8
Ascribe to the LORD the glory due His name; bring an offering and enter His courts.

Isaiah 60:6-7
Caravans of camels will cover your land, young camels of Midian and Ephah, and all from Sheba will come, bearing gold and frankincense and proclaiming the praises of the LORD. / All the flocks of Kedar will be gathered to you; the rams of Nebaioth will serve you and go up on My altar with acceptance; I will adorn My glorious house.

Ezekiel 43:18-27
Then He said to me: “Son of man, this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘These are the statutes for the altar on the day it is constructed, so that burnt offerings may be sacrificed on it and blood may be splattered on it: / You are to give a young bull from the herd as a sin offering to the Levitical priests who are of the family of Zadok, who approach Me to minister before Me, declares the Lord GOD. / You are to take some of its blood and put it on the four horns of the altar, on the four corners of the ledge, and all around the rim; thus you will cleanse the altar and make atonement for it. ...

Matthew 2:11
On coming to the house, they saw the Child with His mother Mary, and they fell down and worshiped Him. Then they opened their treasures and presented Him with gifts of gold and frankincense and myrrh.

Matthew 5:23-24
So if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother has something against you, / leave your gift there before the altar. First go and be reconciled to your brother; then come and offer your gift.

Matthew 8:4
Then Jesus instructed him, “See that you don’t tell anyone. But go, show yourself to the priest and offer the gift prescribed by Moses, as a testimony to them.”


Treasury of Scripture

On the fifth day Shelumiel the son of Zurishaddai, prince of the children of Simeon, did offer:

Numbers 1:6
Of Simeon; Shelumiel the son of Zurishaddai.

Numbers 2:12
And those which pitch by him shall be the tribe of Simeon: and the captain of the children of Simeon shall be Shelumiel the son of Zurishaddai.

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On the fifth day
This phrase marks a specific point in the sequence of events during the dedication of the altar. The number five in biblical numerology often symbolizes God's grace, goodness, and favor toward humans. The fifth day of offerings signifies the ongoing, orderly worship and dedication to God, reflecting the structured and intentional nature of Israel's worship practices. Historically, this dedication period was a time of great communal participation and spiritual significance, as each tribe had its moment to contribute.

Shelumiel son of Zurishaddai
Shelumiel, whose name means "Friend of God" or "God is my peace," represents the tribe of Simeon. His lineage, "son of Zurishaddai," which means "My Rock is the Almighty," underscores the importance of divine strength and stability. The mention of his name and lineage highlights the personal and communal relationship with God, emphasizing the importance of family heritage and leadership in the spiritual life of Israel. This reflects the biblical theme of God working through families and tribes to accomplish His purposes.

the leader of the Simeonites
Shelumiel's role as a leader signifies the responsibility and honor bestowed upon him to represent his tribe before God. The Simeonites, descendants of Simeon, one of Jacob's sons, had a unique place in Israel's history. Leadership in the biblical context is often associated with servanthood, accountability, and spiritual guidance. This phrase reminds us of the importance of godly leadership and the role of leaders in guiding their people in worship and obedience to God.

drew near
This action of drawing near is significant in the context of worship and offering. It implies an approach to the sacred, a movement towards God, and a readiness to present offerings. In the Hebrew context, drawing near is often associated with the act of worship and sacrifice, symbolizing a heart posture of reverence and submission. This phrase encourages believers to approach God with humility and readiness, acknowledging His holiness and our dependence on His grace. It serves as a reminder of the privilege and responsibility of coming before God in worship.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
On the fifth
הַחֲמִישִׁ֔י (ha·ḥă·mî·šî)
Article | Number - ordinal masculine singular
Strong's 2549: Fifth, a fifth

day
בַּיּוֹם֙ (bay·yō·wm)
Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3117: A day

Shelumiel
שְׁלֻֽמִיאֵ֖ל (šə·lu·mî·’êl)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 8017: Shelumiel -- 'peace of God', a Simeonite

son
לִבְנֵ֣י (liḇ·nê)
Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 1121: A son

of Zurishaddai,
צוּרִֽישַׁדָּֽי׃ (ṣū·rî·šad·dāy)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 6701: Zurishaddai -- 'my rock is the Almighty', a Simeonite

the leader
נָשִׂ֖יא (nā·śî)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 5387: An exalted one, a king, sheik, a rising mist

of the Simeonites,
בֶּן־ (ben-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1121: A son

[drew near].
שִׁמְע֑וֹן (šim·‘ō·wn)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 8095: Simeon -- a son of Jacob, also his tribe, also an Israelite with a foreign wife


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