Numbers 7:24

On the third day Eliab the son of Helon, prince of the children of Zebulun, did offer:

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Interpretation

The princes and great men were most forward in the service of God. Here is an example to those in authority, and of the highest rank; they ought to use their honour and power, their estate and interest, to promote religion and the service of God in the places where they live.

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This thought runs through Numbers 7:24-28.

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Glossary

Eliab Tribe: To whom God is father. (1. ) A Reubenite, son of Pallu ( Num. 16:1 , 12; 26:8, 9; Deut. 11:6 ). (2. ) A son of Helon, and chief of the tribe of Zebulun at the time of the census in the wilderness ( Num. 1:9 ; 2:7 ).
Helon Person: Strong, father of Eliab, who was “captain of the children of Zebulun” ( Num. 1:9 ; 2:7 ).
Zebulun Person: Dwelling, the sixth and youngest son of Jacob and Leah ( Gen. 30:20 ). Little is known of his personal history. He had three sons (46:14).