Numbers 7:53
New International Version
and two oxen, five rams, five male goats and five male lambs a year old to be sacrificed as a fellowship offering. This was the offering of Elishama son of Ammihud.

New Living Translation
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 Elishama son of Ammihud.

English Standard Version
and for the sacrifice of peace offerings, two oxen, five rams, five male goats, and five male lambs a year old. This was the offering of Elishama the son of Ammihud.

Berean Standard Bible
and a peace offering of two oxen, five rams, five male goats, and five male lambs a year old. This was the offering of Elishama son of Ammihud.

Berean Literal Bible
and for a sacrifice of the peace offerings, two oxen, five rams, five male goats, and five male lambs, sons of a year. This was the offering of Elishama son of Ammihud.

King James Bible
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 Elishama the son of Ammihud.

New King James Version
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 Elishama the son of Ammihud.

New American Standard Bible
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 Elishama the son of Ammihud.

NASB 1995
and for the sacrifice of peace offerings, two oxen, five rams, five male goats, five male lambs one year old. This was the offering of Elishama the son of Ammihud.

NASB 1977
and for the sacrifice of peace offerings, two oxen, five rams, five male goats, five male lambs one year old. This was the offering of Elishama the son of Ammihud.

Legacy Standard Bible
and for the sacrifice of peace offerings, two oxen, five rams, five male goats, five male lambs one year old. This was the offering of Elishama the son of Ammihud.

Amplified Bible
and for the sacrifice of peace offerings, two oxen, five rams, five male goats, five male lambs one year old. This was the offering of Elishama the son of Ammihud [from the tribe of Ephraim].

Berean Annotated Bible
and a peace offering of two oxen, five rams, five male goats, and five male lambs a year old. This was the offering of Elishama (my God has heard) son of Ammihud (my kinsman is majesty).

Christian Standard Bible
and two bulls, five rams, five male goats, and five male lambs a year old, for the fellowship sacrifice. This was the offering of Elishama son of Ammihud.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
and two bulls, five rams, five male breeding goats, and five male lambs a year old, for the fellowship sacrifice. This was the offering of Elishama son of Ammihud.

American Standard Version
and for the sacrifice of peace-offerings, two oxen, five rams, five he-goats, five he-lambs a year old: this was the oblation of Elishama the son of Ammihud.

English Revised Version
and for the sacrifice of peace offerings, two oxen, five rams, five he-goats, five he-lambs of the first year: this was the oblation of Elishama the son of Ammihud.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
and two bulls, five rams, five male goats, and five one-year-old male lambs as a fellowship offering. These were the gifts from Elishama, son of Ammihud.

International Standard Version
Their sacrifice for a peace offering consisted of two bulls, five rams, five male goats, and five one year old lambs. These were the offerings presented by Ammihud's son Elishama.

NET Bible
and for the sacrifice of peace offerings: two bulls, five rams, five male goats, and five lambs in their first year. This was the offering of Elishama son of Ammihud.

New Heart English Bible
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 Elishama the son of Ammihud.

Webster's Bible Translation
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 Elishama the son of Ammihud.
Majority Text Translations
Majority Standard Bible
and a peace offering of two oxen, five rams, five male goats, and five male lambs a year old. This was the offering of Elishama son of Ammihud.

World English Bible
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 Elishama the son of Ammihud.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and for a sacrifice of the peace-offerings: two oxen, five rams, five male goats, five lambs, sons of a year; this [is] the offering of Elishama son of Ammihud.

Berean Literal Bible
and for a sacrifice of the peace offerings, two oxen, five rams, five male goats, and five male lambs, sons of a year. This was the offering of Elishama son of Ammihud.

Young's Literal Translation
and for a sacrifice of the peace-offerings two oxen, five rams, five he-goats, five lambs, sons of a year; this is the offering of Elishama son of Ammihud.

Smith's Literal Translation
And for a sacrifice of peace, two oxen, five rams, five he goats, five lambs, sons of a year: this the offering of Elishama son of Ammihud.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And for sacrifices of peace offerings, two oxen, five rams, five buck goats, five lambs of a year old. This was the offering of Elisama the son of Ammiud.

Catholic Public Domain Version
and for victims of peace offerings: two oxen, five rams, five he-goats, and five one-year-old lambs. This was the oblation of Elishama, the son of Ammihud.

New American Bible
and two bulls, five rams, five he-goats, and five yearling lambs for a communion sacrifice. This was the offering of Elishama, son of Ammihud.

New Revised Standard Version
and for the sacrifice of well-being, two oxen, five rams, five male goats, and five male lambs a year old. This was the offering of Elishama son of Ammihud.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And for a sacrifice of peace offering, two oxen, five rams, five kids of the goats, five lambs of the first year; this was the offering of Elishama the son of Ammihud.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And for the peace sacrifice: two bulls and five rams and five goats and five lambs, male offspring of a year; this is the offering of Elishama son of Amihud.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
and for the sacrifice of peace-offerings, two oxen, five rams, five he-goats, five he-lambs of the first year. This was the offering of Elishama the son of Ammihud.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And for a sacrifice of peace-offering, two heifers, five rams, five he-goats, five ewe-lambs of a year old: this was the gift of Elisama the son of Emiud.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Offerings of Dedication
52one male goat for a sin offering; 53and a peace offering of two oxen, five rams, five male goats, and five male lambs a year old. This was the offering of Elishama son of Ammihud. 54On the eighth day Gamaliel son of Pedahzur, the leader of the Manassites, drew near.…

Cross References
and a peace offering of two oxen,

1 Kings 8:63
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.

Leviticus 3:1-5
“If one’s offering is a peace offering and he offers an animal from the herd, whether male or female, he must present it without blemish before the LORD. / He is to lay his hand on the head of the offering and slaughter it at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting. Then Aaron’s sons the priests shall splatter the blood on all sides of the altar. / From the peace offering he is to bring a food offering to the LORD: the fat that covers the entrails, all the fat that is on them, …

2 Samuel 24:25
And there he built an altar to the LORD and offered burnt offerings and peace offerings. Then the LORD answered the prayers on behalf of the land, and the plague upon Israel was halted.
five rams,

2 Chronicles 29:21
They brought seven bulls, seven rams, seven lambs, and seven male goats as a sin offering for the kingdom, for the sanctuary, and for Judah. And the king commanded the priests, the descendants of Aaron, to offer them on the altar of the LORD.

Numbers 29:13-16
As a pleasing aroma to the LORD, you are to present a food offering, a burnt offering of thirteen young bulls, two rams, and fourteen male lambs a year old, all unblemished, / along with the grain offering of three-tenths of an ephah of fine flour mixed with oil with each of the thirteen bulls, two-tenths of an ephah with each of the two rams, / and a tenth of an ephah with each of the fourteen lambs. …

Leviticus 9:4
an ox and a ram for a peace offering to sacrifice before the LORD, and a grain offering mixed with oil. For today the LORD will appear to you.’”
five male goats,

Ezra 8:35
Then the exiles who had returned from captivity sacrificed burnt offerings to the God of Israel: 12 bulls for all Israel, 96 rams, 77 lambs, and a sin offering of 12 male goats. All this was a burnt offering to the LORD.

Leviticus 16:5
And he shall take from the congregation of Israel two male goats for a sin offering and one ram for a burnt offering.

Numbers 28:15
In addition to the regular burnt offering with its drink offering, one male goat is to be presented to the LORD as a sin offering.
and five male lambs a year old.

Numbers 28:3-4
And tell them that this is the food offering you are to present to the LORD as a regular burnt offering each day: two unblemished year-old male lambs. / Offer one lamb in the morning and the other at twilight,

Exodus 29:38-39
This is what you are to offer regularly on the altar, each day: two lambs that are a year old. / Offer one lamb in the morning and the other at twilight.

Exodus 12:5
Your lamb must be an unblemished year-old male, and you may take it from the sheep or the goats.
This was the offering of Elishama son of Ammihud.

Numbers 1:10
from the sons of Joseph: from Ephraim, Elishama son of Ammihud, and from Manasseh, Gamaliel son of Pedahzur;

Numbers 2:18
On the west side, the divisions of Ephraim are to camp under their standard: The leader of the Ephraimites is Elishama son of Ammihud,

Numbers 10:22
Next, the divisions of the camp of Ephraim set out under their standard, with Elishama son of Ammihud in command.
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; …


Treasury of Scripture

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Numbers 7
1. The offering of the princes at the dedication of the tabernacle
10. Their several offerings at the dedication of the altar
89. God speaks to Moses from the mercy seat












and a peace offering of two oxen
The peace offering, also known as a fellowship offering, was a voluntary sacrifice made to express gratitude and fellowship with God. The use of oxen, which were valuable animals, signifies the importance and sincerity of the offering. Oxen were often used in sacrifices due to their size and value, symbolizing strength and service. This offering reflects the communal aspect of worship in Israel, where the offerer, priests, and sometimes the community would partake in the sacrificial meal, symbolizing peace and reconciliation with God.

five rams
Rams were often used in sacrificial offerings due to their significance as symbols of leadership and strength. The number five can symbolize grace or God's goodness in biblical numerology. The inclusion of rams in the peace offering highlights the completeness and abundance of the offering, as well as the offerer's desire to honor God with valuable and significant sacrifices.

five male goats
Goats were commonly used in various offerings, including sin offerings, due to their availability and significance in pastoral societies. The male goat, in particular, was often associated with atonement and purification. The presence of five male goats in the peace offering underscores the offerer's intent to seek purity and favor from God, as well as to express gratitude for His provision and protection.

and five male lambs a year old
Lambs, especially those a year old, were considered ideal for sacrifices due to their innocence and purity. The use of five male lambs further emphasizes the theme of grace and divine favor. Lambs are often seen as types of Christ, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world (John 1:29). This connection foreshadows the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus, who brings peace and reconciliation between God and humanity.

This was the offering of Elishama son of Ammihud.
Elishama, a leader of the tribe of Ephraim, presents this offering on behalf of his tribe. Ephraim was one of the prominent tribes of Israel, often associated with fruitfulness and blessing. The mention of Elishama's lineage, "son of Ammihud," highlights the importance of family heritage and leadership within the tribal structure of Israel. This offering reflects the collective worship and dedication of the tribe, as well as their acknowledgment of God's sovereignty and provision.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Moses
The leader of the Israelites who received the instructions from God regarding the offerings.

2. Israelites
The people of God who were commanded to bring offerings for the dedication of the altar.

3. Tribe of Naphtali
The specific tribe mentioned in the context of Numbers 7, which brought offerings on the twelfth day.

4. Tabernacle
The dwelling place of God among the Israelites, where the offerings were made.

5. Sin Offering
A specific type of offering made to atone for sin, symbolizing purification and reconciliation with God.
Teaching Points
Understanding the Sin Offering
The sin offering in the Old Testament was a foreshadowing of Christ's ultimate sacrifice. It reminds us of the seriousness of sin and the need for atonement.

The Role of Sacrifice in Worship
Sacrifices were central to Israelite worship, symbolizing dedication and obedience to God. Today, we are called to offer our lives as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God.

The Importance of Obedience
The Israelites' adherence to God's instructions for offerings demonstrates the importance of obedience in our relationship with God. Obedience is a form of worship and trust in God's plan.

God's Provision for Sin
The provision of a sin offering shows God's desire for reconciliation with His people. It points to His grace and mercy, ultimately fulfilled in Jesus Christ.

Community and Worship
The collective participation of the tribes in offering sacrifices highlights the communal aspect of worship. As believers, we are part of a community that supports and encourages one another in faith.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Numbers 7:53?

2. How does Numbers 7:53 demonstrate the importance of offerings in worship?

3. What can we learn from the specific offerings listed in Numbers 7:53?

4. How does Numbers 7:53 connect to New Testament teachings on giving?

5. How can we apply the principle of sacrificial giving in our lives today?

6. What does Numbers 7:53 reveal about God's expectations for His people's generosity?

7. What is the significance of Numbers 7:53 in the context of Israelite offerings?

8. How does Numbers 7:53 reflect the importance of ritual in ancient Israelite religion?

9. Why is the specific offering in Numbers 7:53 important for understanding Israelite worship practices?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Numbers 7?

11. 1 Chronicles 7:20-29 - Are there historical or archaeological records supporting Ephraim's vast numbers and territorial claims listed here?

12. Jeremiah 35:7 - How does the command never to build houses align with God's directive for Israel to settle in the land (Numbers 33:53)?

13. 2 Samuel 6:7 - Why would an all-knowing God strike Uzzah dead for physically stabilizing the Ark when his intention seemed good?

14. Are there historical or logistical issues with Doeg, a single Edomite, carrying out the massacre of so many priests (1 Samuel 21:7 - 22:18-19)?
What Does Numbers 7:53 Mean
Two oxen

“and a peace offering of two oxen”

• In the peace (fellowship) offering, the worshiper and his family would share a communal meal with the priests after portions were placed on the altar (Leviticus 3:1-5; Leviticus 7:15-18).

• Two oxen—large, valuable animals—demonstrate costly gratitude and the desire for rich fellowship with the LORD (2 Samuel 6:13).

• Oxen often symbolize strength and service; dedicating them acknowledges that all power and productivity come from God (Deuteronomy 33:17; Psalm 144:14).

• The peace offering points forward to the perfect peace secured in Christ, “our peace” who reconciles us to God (Ephesians 2:14-16).


Five rams

“five rams”

• Rams were used in consecration (Exodus 29:18) and at covenant renewals (2 Chronicles 29:21).

• The ram provided by God in place of Isaac (Genesis 22:13) foreshadows substitution; including five rams underscores gratitude for God’s provision.

• The number five frequently marks grace and abundance (cf. Genesis 43:34; Matthew 14:17-21). Here it showcases overflowing thankfulness.


Five male goats

“five male goats”

• Goats often appear in sin offerings (Leviticus 4:24; Leviticus 16:9-10). Presenting goats within a peace offering highlights that fellowship with God rests on atonement already made.

• Five goats again stress the generous scale of Elishama’s gift, paralleling the lavish mercy God extends (Romans 5:20).


Five male lambs a year old

“and five male lambs a year old”

• Year-old lambs were prime, spotless, and suitable for sacrifice (Exodus 12:5).

• Daily morning and evening burnt offerings used year-old lambs (Exodus 29:38-42), so this gift signifies continual devotion.

• Lamb imagery culminates in “the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world” (John 1:29; 1 Peter 1:19). These five lambs point ahead to the ultimate peace we enjoy through Christ.


The offering of Elishama son of Ammihud

“This was the offering of Elishama son of Ammihud.”

• Elishama led the tribe of Ephraim (Numbers 1:10; 2:18). On the seventh day of tabernacle dedication each tribal leader brought the exact same gifts (Numbers 7:48-53), underscoring unity and equality among God’s people (Romans 2:11).

• By naming Elishama, Scripture records individual faithfulness within corporate worship. God notes both the collective and the personal (Malachi 3:16).

• The uniform offerings remind us that every believer approaches the LORD on equal footing—through the same sacrificial provision ultimately fulfilled in Christ (Hebrews 10:19-22).


summary

Numbers 7:53 records a tangible, costly peace offering: two oxen, five rams, five male goats, and five year-old lambs. Each element accents gratitude, atonement, and fellowship, while the repeated “five” signals overflowing grace. Elishama’s identical gift, alongside those of the other tribal leaders, celebrates unity in worship. Taken literally, the verse testifies that genuine peace with God requires sacrifice—an Old Testament shadow perfectly realized in Jesus, our once-for-all peace offering.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
and a peace offering
הַשְּׁלָמִים֮ (haš·šə·lā·mîm)
Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 8002: A sacrifice for alliance or friendship, peace offering

of two
שְׁנַיִם֒ (šə·na·yim)
Number - md
Strong's 8147: Two (a cardinal number)

oxen,
בָּקָ֣ר (bā·qār)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 1241: Beef cattle, ox, a herd

five
חֲמִשָּׁה֙ (ḥă·miš·šāh)
Number - masculine singular
Strong's 2568: Five

rams,
אֵילִ֤ם (’ê·lim)
Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 352: Strength, strong, a chief, a ram, a pilaster, an oak, strong tree

five
חֲמִשָּׁ֔ה (ḥă·miš·šāh)
Number - masculine singular
Strong's 2568: Five

male goats,
עַתֻּדִ֣ים (‘at·tu·ḏîm)
Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 6260: Prepared, full grown, of he-goats, leaders of the people

and five
חֲמִשָּׁ֑ה (ḥă·miš·šāh)
Number - masculine singular
Strong's 2568: Five

male lambs
כְּבָשִׂ֥ים (kə·ḇā·śîm)
Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 3532: A lamb

a year old.
בְּנֵֽי־ (bə·nê-)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 1121: A son

This
זֶ֛ה (zeh)
Pronoun - masculine singular
Strong's 2088: This, that

was the offering
קָרְבַּ֥ן (qā·rə·ban)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 7133: Something brought near the altar, a sacrificial present

of Elishama
אֱלִישָׁמָ֖ע (’ĕ·lî·šā·mā‘)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 476: Elishama -- 'God has heard', the name of several Israelites

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

of Ammihud.
עַמִּיהֽוּד׃ (‘am·mî·hūḏ)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 5989: Ammihud -- 'my kinsman is majesty', four Israelites, also a Geshurite


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