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 Elizur the son of Shedeur.

NUMBERS 7:35KJV
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Numbers 7:35 (KJV)

What does Numbers 7:35 mean?

Numbers 7:35 records the specific animals that Elizur, son of Shedeur, offered as a peace offering: two oxen, five rams, five male goats, and five year-old lambs. This verse lists Elizur’s contribution as part of a larger ceremony where each tribal leader brought offerings for the dedication of the altar.

The setting is the dedication of the altar in the wilderness, with each tribe’s leader presenting gifts over twelve days. Moses is recording what each leader brings, and here, Elizur represents the tribe of Reuben. The verse highlights the careful organization and equal participation of each tribe in Israel’s worship life.

Why Numbers 7:35 matters

  • Numbers 7:35 shows that each tribal leader’s offering was detailed and equal, emphasizing fairness and unity among the tribes of Israel.
  • The verse helps clarify the communal nature of worship in ancient Israel, where leaders acted on behalf of their entire tribe.
  • This listing connects to the broader passage by showing the repetitive, structured pattern of offerings, underlining the importance of order and obedience in Israel’s relationship with God.

Where else these words appear

“Elizur” Hebrew H468 · used in 5 verses

  • Numbers 1:5 And these are the names of the men that shall stand with you: of the tribe of Reuben; Elizur the son of Shedeur.
  • Numbers 2:10 On the south side shall be the standard of the camp of Reuben according to their armies: and the captain of the children of Reuben shall be Elizur the son of Shedeur.
  • Numbers 7:30 On the fourth day Elizur the son of Shedeur, prince of the children of Reuben, did offer:

“Shedeur” Hebrew H7707 · used in 5 verses

  • Numbers 1:5 And these are the names of the men that shall stand with you: of the tribe of Reuben; Elizur the son of Shedeur.
  • Numbers 2:10 On the south side shall be the standard of the camp of Reuben according to their armies: and the captain of the children of Reuben shall be Elizur the son of Shedeur.
  • Numbers 7:30 On the fourth day Elizur the son of Shedeur, prince of the children of Reuben, did offer:

“goats” Hebrew H6260 · used in 29 verses

  • Genesis 31:10 And it came to pass at the time that the cattle conceived, that I lifted up mine eyes, and saw in a dream, and, behold, the rams which leaped upon the cattle were ringstraked, speckled, and grisled.
  • Numbers 7:65 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 Abidan the son of Gideoni.
  • Proverbs 27:26 The lambs are for thy clothing, and the goats are the price of the field.

“offering” Hebrew H7133 · used in 78 verses

  • Leviticus 1:2 Speak unto the children of Israel, and say unto them, If any man of you bring an offering unto the LORD, ye shall bring your offering of the cattle, even of the herd, and of the flock.
  • Leviticus 7:16 But if the sacrifice of his offering be a vow, or a voluntary offering, it shall be eaten the same day that he offereth his sacrifice: and on the morrow also the remainder of it shall be eaten:
  • Numbers 7:41 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 Shelumiel the son of Zurishaddai.