Lux Domini
On the ninth day Abidan the son of Gideoni, prince of the children of Benjamin, offered:

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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 7:60-64.

Glossary

Abidan Tribe
Father of judgment; judge, head of the tribe of Benjamin at the Exodus ( Num. 1:11 ; 2:22 ).
Benjamin Person
Son of my right hand. (1. ) The younger son of Jacob by Rachel ( Gen. 35:18 ). His birth took place at Ephrath, on the road between Bethel and Bethlehem, at a short distance from the latter place.