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for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/numbers/7.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />one male goat for a sin offering;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/numbers/7.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />and a male goat for a sin offering.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/numbers/7.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />one male goat for a sin offering;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/numbers/7.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />one male goat for a sin offering;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/numbers/7.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />One kid of the goats for a sin offering:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/numbers/7.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />one kid of the goats as a sin offering;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/numbers/7.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />one male goat as a sin offering;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/numbers/7.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />one male goat for a sin offering;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/numbers/7.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />one male goat for a sin offering;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/numbers/7.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />one male goat for a sin offering;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/numbers/7.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />one male goat as a sin offering;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/numbers/7.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />one male goat for a sin offering;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/numbers/7.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />one male goat for a sin offering;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/numbers/7.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />one male of the goats for a sin-offering;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/numbers/7.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />one male of the goats for a sin offering;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/numbers/7.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />a male goat as an offering for sin;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/numbers/7.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />and one male goat for a sin offering. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/numbers/7.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />one male goat for a sin offering;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/numbers/7.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />one male goat for a purification offering;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/numbers/7.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />one male goat for a sin offering;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/numbers/7.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />One kid of the goats for a sin-offering:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/numbers/7.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />one male goat for a sin offering; <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/numbers/7.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />one kid of the goats for a sin-offering;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/numbers/7.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> one kid of the goats for a sin-offering;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/numbers/7.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />One he goat of the goats for sin.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/numbers/7.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And a buck goat for sin: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/numbers/7.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />and a he-goat for sin;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/numbers/7.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />one goat for a purification offering;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/numbers/7.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />one male goat for a sin offering;<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/numbers/7.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />One kid of the goats for a sin offering;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/numbers/7.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And one kid of goats for the sake of sins.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/numbers/7.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />one male of the goats for a sin-offering;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/numbers/7.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />and one kid of the goats for a sin-offering.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/numbers/7-16.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/yauBFvKLNNo?start=2138" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/numbers/7.htm">Offerings of Dedication</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">15</span>one young bull, one ram, and one male lamb a year old for a burnt offering; <span class="reftext">16</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/259.htm" title="259: ’e·ḥāḏ (Number-ms) -- One. A numeral from 'achad; properly, united, i.e. One; or first.">one</a> <a href="/hebrew/8163.htm" title="8163: śə·‘îr- (N-msc) -- Shaggy, a he-goat, a faun. Or sabir; from sa'ar; shaggy; as noun, a he-goat; by analogy, a faun.">male goat</a> <a href="/hebrew/5795.htm" title="5795: ‘iz·zîm (N-fp) -- Female goat. From azaz; a she-goat, but masculine in plural."></a> <a href="/hebrew/2403.htm" title="2403: lə·ḥaṭ·ṭāṯ (Prep-l:: N-fs) -- Or chattacth; from chata'; an offence, and its penalty, occasion, sacrifice, or expiation; also an offender.">for a sin offering;</a> </span><span class="reftext">17</span>and a peace offering of two oxen, five rams, five male goats, and five male lambs a year old. This was the offering of Nahshon son of Amminadab.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/25-1.htm">Exodus 25:1-9</a></span><br />Then the LORD said to Moses, / “Tell the Israelites to bring Me an offering. You are to receive My offering from every man whose heart compels him. / This is the offering you are to accept from them: gold, silver, and bronze; ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/leviticus/2-1.htm">Leviticus 2:1-2</a></span><br />“When anyone brings a grain offering to the LORD, his offering must consist of fine flour. He is to pour olive oil on it, put frankincense on it, / and bring it to Aaron’s sons the priests. The priest shall take a handful of the flour and oil, together with all the frankincense, and burn this as a memorial portion on the altar, a food offering, a pleasing aroma to the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/leviticus/7-12.htm">Leviticus 7:12-15</a></span><br />If he offers it in thanksgiving, then along with the sacrifice of thanksgiving he shall offer unleavened cakes mixed with olive oil, unleavened wafers coated with oil, and well-kneaded cakes of fine flour mixed with oil. / Along with his peace offering of thanksgiving he is to present an offering with cakes of leavened bread. / From the cakes he must present one portion of each offering as a contribution to the LORD. It belongs to the priest who sprinkles the blood of the peace offering. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/leviticus/23-13.htm">Leviticus 23:13</a></span><br />along with its grain offering of two-tenths of an ephah of fine flour mixed with oil—a food offering to the LORD, a pleasing aroma—and its drink offering of a quarter hin of wine.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/28-5.htm">Numbers 28:5</a></span><br />along with a tenth of an ephah of fine flour as a grain offering, mixed with a quarter hin of oil from pressed olives.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/29-21.htm">1 Chronicles 29:21</a></span><br />The next day they offered sacrifices and presented burnt offerings to the LORD: a thousand bulls, a thousand rams, and a thousand lambs, along with their drink offerings, and other sacrifices in abundance for all Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/29-31.htm">2 Chronicles 29:31-36</a></span><br />Then Hezekiah said, “Now that you have consecrated yourselves to the LORD, come near and bring sacrifices and thank offerings to the house of the LORD.” So the assembly brought sacrifices and thank offerings, and all whose hearts were willing brought burnt offerings. / The number of burnt offerings the assembly brought was seventy bulls, a hundred rams, and two hundred lambs; all these were for a burnt offering to the LORD. / And the consecrated offerings were six hundred bulls and three thousand sheep. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezra/6-17.htm">Ezra 6:17</a></span><br />For the dedication of the house of God they offered a hundred bulls, two hundred rams, four hundred lambs, and a sin offering for all Israel of twelve male goats, one for each tribe of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/12-43.htm">Nehemiah 12:43</a></span><br />On that day they offered great sacrifices, rejoicing because God had given them great joy. The women and children also rejoiced, so that the joy of Jerusalem was heard from afar.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/50-14.htm">Psalm 50:14</a></span><br />Sacrifice a thank offering to God, and fulfill your vows to the Most High.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/96-8.htm">Psalm 96:8</a></span><br />Ascribe to the LORD the glory due His name; bring an offering and enter His courts.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/1-11.htm">Isaiah 1:11</a></span><br />“What good to Me is your multitude of sacrifices?” says the LORD. “I am full from the burnt offerings of rams and the fat of well-fed cattle; I take no delight in the blood of bulls and lambs and goats.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/45-17.htm">Ezekiel 45:17</a></span><br />And it shall be the prince’s part to provide the burnt offerings, grain offerings, and drink offerings for the feasts, New Moons, and Sabbaths—for all the appointed feasts of the house of Israel. He will provide the sin offerings, grain offerings, burnt offerings, and peace offerings to make atonement for the house of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/malachi/1-11.htm">Malachi 1:11</a></span><br />For My name will be great among the nations, from where the sun rises to where it sets. In every place, incense and pure offerings will be presented in My name, because My name will be great among the nations,” says the LORD of Hosts.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/5-23.htm">Matthew 5:23-24</a></span><br />So if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother has something against you, / leave your gift there before the altar. First go and be reconciled to your brother; then come and offer your gift.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">One kid of the goats for a sin offering:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/leviticus/4-23.htm">Leviticus 4:23,25</a></b></br> Or if his sin, wherein he hath sinned, come to his knowledge; he shall bring his offering, a kid of the goats, a male without blemish: … </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/genesis/37-31.htm">Buck</a> <a href="/leviticus/23-19.htm">Goat</a> <a href="/leviticus/23-19.htm">Goats</a> <a href="/leviticus/23-19.htm">Kid</a> <a href="/numbers/7-15.htm">Male</a> <a href="/numbers/7-15.htm">Offering</a> <a href="/numbers/6-16.htm">Sin</a> <a href="/numbers/6-16.htm">Sin-Offering</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/numbers/7-22.htm">Buck</a> <a href="/numbers/7-22.htm">Goat</a> <a href="/numbers/7-17.htm">Goats</a> <a href="/numbers/7-22.htm">Kid</a> <a href="/numbers/7-17.htm">Male</a> <a href="/numbers/7-17.htm">Offering</a> <a href="/numbers/7-22.htm">Sin</a> <a href="/numbers/7-22.htm">Sin-Offering</a><div class="vheading2">Numbers 7</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/7-1.htm">The offering of the princes at the dedication of the tabernacle</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/7-10.htm">Their several offerings at the dedication of the altar</a></span><br><span class="reftext">89. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/numbers/7-89.htm">God speaks to Moses from the mercy seat</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/numbers/7.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/numbers/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/numbers/7.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>one male goat for a sin offering;</b><br>In the context of <a href="/numbers/7.htm">Numbers 7</a>, the leaders of Israel are bringing offerings for the dedication of the altar. The male goat as a sin offering is significant in the sacrificial system established by God for the Israelites. The sin offering was a crucial part of the atonement process, symbolizing the removal of sin and impurity from the people.<br><br>The use of a male goat is consistent with Levitical law, where goats were often used for sin offerings (<a href="/leviticus/4-23.htm">Leviticus 4:23-28</a>). This specific offering underscores the need for purification and the acknowledgment of sin before God. The male goat, being without blemish, represents the need for a perfect sacrifice to atone for sin, prefiguring the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ, who is described as the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world (<a href="/john/1-29.htm">John 1:29</a>).<br><br>Culturally, the offering of a goat would have been a significant act of worship and obedience, as livestock were valuable assets. The act of sacrificing a male goat for a sin offering demonstrates the seriousness with which the Israelites were to approach their relationship with God, acknowledging their sinfulness and the need for divine forgiveness.<br><br>This offering also connects to the Day of Atonement rituals, where a goat was used as a scapegoat to symbolically carry the sins of the people into the wilderness (<a href="/leviticus/16-10.htm">Leviticus 16:10</a>). This further illustrates the concept of substitutionary atonement, a theme that runs throughout the Old Testament and finds its fulfillment in the New Testament through Christ's sacrifice.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/n/nashon.htm">Nashon</a></b><br>The leader of the tribe of Judah, who presented the offering described in this verse. He is a significant figure in the lineage of Jesus Christ.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/tribe_of_judah.htm">Tribe of Judah</a></b><br>One of the twelve tribes of Israel, known for its leadership and prominence among the tribes. Judah is often associated with kingship and prophecy.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/tabernacle.htm">Tabernacle</a></b><br>The portable dwelling place for the divine presence of God among the Israelites. The offerings were made in connection with the dedication of the altar in the Tabernacle.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/s/sanctuary_shekel.htm">Sanctuary Shekel</a></b><br>A standard unit of weight used in the sanctuary, ensuring that offerings were consistent and fair.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/g/grain_offering.htm">Grain Offering</a></b><br>A type of offering made to God, consisting of fine flour mixed with oil, symbolizing dedication and thanksgiving.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_order_and_structure_in_worship.htm">The Importance of Order and Structure in Worship</a></b><br>The detailed description of the offerings emphasizes the importance of order and structure in worship. God values intentionality and precision in how we approach Him.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/symbolism_of_the_grain_offering.htm">Symbolism of the Grain Offering</a></b><br>The grain offering, made of fine flour and oil, symbolizes dedication and thanksgiving. It reminds us to offer our best to God, acknowledging His provision and grace.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/generosity_and_sacrifice.htm">Generosity and Sacrifice</a></b><br>The weight and value of the offerings reflect the generosity and sacrifice required in worship. We are called to give sacrificially, not out of obligation, but out of love and reverence for God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/leadership_and_responsibility.htm">Leadership and Responsibility</a></b><br>As a leader, Nashon's role in presenting the offering underscores the responsibility of leaders to set an example in worship and dedication to God.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_numbers_7.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Numbers 7</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/do_sacrifices_for_unintentional_sins_conflict_with_god's_mercy.htm">Numbers 15:24-29: If unintentional sins still require sacrifices, does this conflict with the notion of a merciful God who judges intent?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_did_nomads_manage_vast_wealth.htm">Numbers 7:85-88: How did a nomadic community manage the massive total of precious metals and livestock described in these verses?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_david_allow_saul's_heirs'_execution.htm">In 2 Samuel 21:5-6, why does David permit the execution of Saul's descendants if Deuteronomy 24:16 forbids punishing children for a parent's wrongdoing?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_was_quail's_role_in_the_bible.htm">What role did quail play in the biblical narrative?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/numbers/7.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 16.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">One kid</span> <span class="cmt_word">of the goats.</span> Literally, "one shaggy one." Hebrew, <span class="accented">sa 'eer.</span> Septuagint, <span class="greek">χίμαρον</span> (see on Leviticus 4:23). It is noticeable that while the burnt offerings and peace offerings were multiplied, the sin offering remained a single victim. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/numbers/7-16.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">one</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶחָ֖ד</span> <span class="translit">(’e·ḥāḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Number - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_259.htm">Strong's 259: </a> </span><span class="str2">United, one, first</span><br /><br /><span class="word">male goat</span><br /><span class="heb">שְׂעִיר־</span> <span class="translit">(śə·‘îr-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8163.htm">Strong's 8163: </a> </span><span class="str2">Shaggy, a he-goat, a faun</span><br /><br /><span class="word">for a sin offering;</span><br /><span class="heb">לְחַטָּֽאת׃</span> <span class="translit">(lə·ḥaṭ·ṭāṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2403.htm">Strong's 2403: </a> </span><span class="str2">An offence, its penalty, occasion, sacrifice, expiation, an offender</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/numbers/7-16.htm">Numbers 7:16 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/numbers/7-16.htm">Numbers 7:16 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/numbers/7-16.htm">Numbers 7:16 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/numbers/7-16.htm">Numbers 7:16 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/numbers/7-16.htm">Numbers 7:16 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/numbers/7-16.htm">Numbers 7:16 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/numbers/7-16.htm">Numbers 7:16 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/numbers/7-16.htm">Numbers 7:16 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/numbers/7-16.htm">Numbers 7:16 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/numbers/7-16.htm">Numbers 7:16 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/numbers/7-16.htm">OT Law: Numbers 7:16 One male goat for a sin offering (Nu Num.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/numbers/7-15.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Numbers 7:15"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Numbers 7:15" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/numbers/7-17.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Numbers 7:17"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Numbers 7:17" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>