Numbers 7:36

On the fifth day Shelumiel the son of Zurishaddai, prince of the children of Simeon, 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 7:36-40.

Numbers 7:36 Numbers 7:37 Numbers 7:38 Numbers 7:39 Numbers 7:40

Glossary

Simeon Person: Hearing. (1. ) The second son of Jacob by Leah ( Gen. 29:33 ). He was associated with Levi in the terrible act of vengeance against Hamor and the Shechemites (34:25, 26).
Zurishaddai Tribe: Rock of the Almighty, the father of Shelumiel, who was chief of the tribe of Simeon when Israel was encamped at Sinai ( Num. 1:6 ; 2:12 ).