Numbers 7:54

On the eighth day offered Gamaliel the son of Pedahzur, prince of the children of Manasseh:

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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 7:54-58.

Numbers 7:54 Numbers 7:55 Numbers 7:56 Numbers 7:57 Numbers 7:58

Glossary

Gamaliel Tribe: Reward of God. (1. ) A chief of the tribe of Manasseh at the census at Sinai ( Num. 1:10 ; 2:20 ; 7:54 , 59). (2. ) The son of rabbi Simeon, and grandson of the famous rabbi Hillel.
Pedahzur Person: Rock of redemption, the father of Gamaliel and prince of Manasseh at the time of the Exodus ( Num. 1:10 ; 2:20 ).