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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/numbers/7.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name 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 />On the third day, Eliab son of Helon, the leader of the people of Zebulun, brought his offering.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/numbers/7.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />On the third day Eliab son of Helon, leader of the tribe of Zebulun, presented his offering.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/numbers/7.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />On the third day Eliab the son of Helon, the chief of the people of Zebulun:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/numbers/7.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />On the third day Eliab son of Helon, the leader of the Zebulunites, drew near.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/numbers/7.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />On the third day Eliab the son of Helon, prince of the children of Zebulun, <i>did offer</i>:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/numbers/7.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />On the third day Eliab the son of Helon, leader of the children of Zebulun, <i>presented an offering.</i><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/numbers/7.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />On the third day <i>it was</i> Eliab the son of Helon, leader of the sons of Zebulun;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/numbers/7.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />On the third day it was Eliab the son of Helon, leader of the sons of Zebulun;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/numbers/7.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />On the third day <i>it was</i> Eliab the son of Helon, leader of the sons of Zebulun;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/numbers/7.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />On the third day <i>it was</i> Eliab the son of Helon, leader of the sons of Zebulun;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/numbers/7.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />On the third day [it was] Eliab the son of Helon, leader [of the tribe] of the sons of Zebulun [who presented his offering];<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/numbers/7.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />On the third day Eliab son of Helon, leader of the Zebulunites, presented an offering.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/numbers/7.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />On the third day Eliab son of Helon, leader of the Zebulunites, presented an offering.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/numbers/7.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />On the third day Eliab the son of Helon, prince of the children of Zebulun:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/numbers/7.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />On the third day Eliab the son of Helon, prince of the children of Zebulun:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/numbers/7.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />On the third day the leader of the descendants of [Zebulun], Eliab, son of Helon,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/numbers/7.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />On the third day, Helon's son Eliab, leader of the descendants of Zebulun presented <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/numbers/7.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />On the third day Eliab son of Helon, the leader of the Zebulunites, drew near.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/numbers/7.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />On the third day Eliab son of Helon, leader of the Zebulunites, presented an offering.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/numbers/7.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />On the third day Eliab the son of Helon, prince of the people of Zebulun<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/numbers/7.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />On the third day Eliab the son of Helon, prince of the children of Zebulun, offered:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/numbers/7.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />On the third day Eliab the son of Helon, prince of the children of Zebulun, <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/numbers/7.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />On the third day, Eliab son of Helon, prince of the sons of Zebulun—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/numbers/7.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> On the third day, the prince of the sons of Zebulun, Eliab son of Helon; -- <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/numbers/7.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />In the third day, the chief of the sons of Zebulon, Eliab, son of Helon:<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/numbers/7.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />The third day the prince of the sons of Zabulon, Eliab the son of Helon, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/numbers/7.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />On the third day, the leader of the sons of Zebulon, Eliab the son of Helon,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/numbers/7.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />On the third day it was the turn of the tribal leader of the Zebulunites, Eliab, son of Helon.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/numbers/7.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />On the third day Eliab son of Helon, the leader of the Zebulunites:<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/numbers/7.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />On the third day Eliab the son of Helon, prince of the tribe of Zebulun, did offer.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/numbers/7.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And in the third day, the Head of the tribe of Zebulon, Elyab son of Khalun, came.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/numbers/7.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />On the third day Eliab the son of Helon, prince of the children of Zebulun:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/numbers/7.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />On the third day the prince of the sons of Zabulon, Eliab the son of Chaelon.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/numbers/7-24.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=2202" 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">23</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 Nethanel son of Zuar. <span class="reftext">24</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/7992.htm" title="7992: haš·šə·lî·šî (Art:: Number-oms) -- Ordinal from shalowsh; third; feminine a third; by extension, a third; specifically, a third-story cell).">On the third</a> <a href="/hebrew/3117.htm" title="3117: bay·yō·wm (Prep-b, Art:: N-ms) -- Day. From an unused root meaning to be hot; a day, whether literal, or figurative.">day</a> <a href="/hebrew/446.htm" title="446: ’ĕ·lî·’āḇ (N-proper-ms) -- God is father, the name of several Isr. From 'el and 'ab; God of father; Eliab, the name of six Israelites.">Eliab</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: liḇ·nê (Prep-l:: N-mpc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">son</a> <a href="/hebrew/2497.htm" title="2497: ḥê·lōn (N-proper-ms) -- A man of Zebulon. From chayil; strong; Chelon, an Israelite.">of Helon,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5387.htm" title="5387: nā·śî (N-ms) -- Or nasi'; from nasa'; properly, an exalted one, i.e. A king or sheik; also a rising mist.">the leader</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ben- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">of the Zebulunites, drew near.</a> <a href="/hebrew/2074.htm" title="2074: zə·ḇū·lun (N-proper-ms) -- Or Zbuluwn; or Zbuwlun; from zabal; habitation; Zebulon, a son of Jacob; also his territory and tribe."></a> </span><span class="reftext">25</span>His offering was one silver platter weighing a hundred and thirty shekels, and one silver bowl weighing seventy shekels, both according to the sanctuary shekel and filled with fine flour mixed with oil for a grain offering;…<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/35-27.htm">Exodus 35:27-29</a></span><br />The leaders brought onyx stones and gemstones to mount on the ephod and breastpiece, / as well as spices and olive oil for the light, for the anointing oil, and for the fragrant incense. / So all the men and women of the Israelites whose hearts prompted them brought a freewill offering to the LORD for all the work that the LORD through Moses had commanded them to do.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><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/24-5.htm">Leviticus 24:5-9</a></span><br />You are also to take fine flour and bake twelve loaves, using two-tenths of an ephah for each loaf, / and set them in two rows—six per row—on the table of pure gold before the LORD. / And you are to place pure frankincense near each row, so that it may serve as a memorial portion for the bread, a food offering to the LORD. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/29-6.htm">1 Chronicles 29:6-9</a></span><br />Then the leaders of the families, the officers of the tribes of Israel, the commanders of thousands and of hundreds, and the officials in charge of the king’s work gave willingly. / Toward the service of God’s house they gave 5,000 talents and 10,000 darics of gold, 10,000 talents of silver, 18,000 talents of bronze, and 100,000 talents of iron. / Whoever had precious stones gave them to the treasury of the house of the LORD, under the care of Jehiel the Gershonite. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/31-12.htm">2 Chronicles 31:12</a></span><br />And they faithfully brought in the contributions, tithes, and dedicated gifts. Conaniah the Levite was the officer in charge of them, and his brother Shimei was second.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezra/2-68.htm">Ezra 2:68-69</a></span><br />When they arrived at the house of the LORD in Jerusalem, some of the heads of the families gave freewill offerings to rebuild the house of God on its original site. / According to their ability, they gave to the treasury for this work 61,000 darics of gold, 5,000 minas of silver, and 100 priestly garments.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/7-70.htm">Nehemiah 7:70-72</a></span><br />Some of the heads of the families contributed to the project. The governor gave to the treasury 1,000 darics of gold, 50 bowls, and 530 priestly garments. / And some of the heads of the families gave to the treasury for the project 20,000 darics of gold and 2,200 minas of silver. / The rest of the people gave a total of 20,000 darics of gold, 2,000 minas of silver, and 67 priestly garments.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/68-29.htm">Psalm 68:29</a></span><br />Because of Your temple at Jerusalem kings will bring You gifts.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/110-3.htm">Psalm 110:3</a></span><br />Your people shall be willing on Your day of battle. Arrayed in holy splendor, from the womb of the dawn, to You belongs the dew of Your youth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/60-7.htm">Isaiah 60:7</a></span><br />All the flocks of Kedar will be gathered to you; the rams of Nebaioth will serve you and go up on My altar with acceptance; I will adorn My glorious house.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/2-11.htm">Matthew 2:11</a></span><br />On coming to the house, they saw the Child with His mother Mary, and they fell down and worshiped Him. Then they opened their treasures and presented Him with gifts of gold and frankincense and myrrh.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/26-7.htm">Matthew 26:7-13</a></span><br />a woman came to Him with an alabaster jar of expensive perfume, which she poured on His head as He reclined at the table. / When the disciples saw this, they were indignant and asked, “Why this waste? / This perfume could have been sold at a high price, and the money given to the poor.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/12-41.htm">Mark 12:41-44</a></span><br />As Jesus was sitting opposite the treasury, He watched the crowd putting money into it. And many rich people put in large amounts. / Then one poor widow came and put in two small copper coins, which amounted to a small fraction of a denarius. / Jesus called His disciples to Him and said, “Truly I tell you, this poor widow has put more than all the others into the treasury. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/21-1.htm">Luke 21:1-4</a></span><br />Then Jesus looked up and saw the rich putting their gifts into the treasury, / and He saw a poor widow put in two small copper coins. / “Truly I tell you,” He said, “this poor widow has put in more than all the others. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/12-3.htm">John 12:3</a></span><br />Then Mary took about a pint of expensive perfume, made of pure nard, and she anointed Jesus’ feet and wiped them with her hair. And the house was filled with the fragrance of the perfume.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">On the third day Eliab the son of Helon, prince of the children of Zebulun, did offer:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/1-9.htm">Numbers 1:9</a></b></br> Of Zebulun; Eliab the son of Helon.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/2-7.htm">Numbers 2:7</a></b></br> <i>Then</i> the tribe of Zebulun: and Eliab the son of Helon <i>shall be</i> captain of the children of Zebulun.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/numbers/7-18.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/numbers/6-27.htm">Children</a> <a href="/numbers/2-7.htm">Eliab</a> <a href="/numbers/2-7.htm">Eli'ab</a> <a href="/numbers/2-7.htm">Helon</a> <a href="/numbers/7-18.htm">Leader</a> <a href="/numbers/7-18.htm">Offer</a> <a href="/numbers/7-19.htm">Offered</a> <a href="/numbers/7-23.htm">Offering</a> <a href="/numbers/7-18.htm">Prince</a> <a href="/numbers/2-7.htm">Zebulun</a> <a href="/numbers/2-7.htm">Zeb'ulun</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/numbers/7-30.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/numbers/7-30.htm">Children</a> <a href="/numbers/7-29.htm">Eliab</a> <a href="/numbers/7-29.htm">Eli'ab</a> <a href="/numbers/7-29.htm">Helon</a> <a href="/numbers/7-30.htm">Leader</a> <a href="/numbers/7-30.htm">Offer</a> <a href="/numbers/7-30.htm">Offered</a> <a href="/numbers/7-25.htm">Offering</a> <a href="/numbers/7-30.htm">Prince</a> <a href="/numbers/10-16.htm">Zebulun</a> <a href="/numbers/10-16.htm">Zeb'ulun</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>On the third day</b><br>The third day in biblical narratives often signifies completeness or divine intervention. In the context of <a href="/numbers/7.htm">Numbers 7</a>, the third day marks the continuation of the offerings by the leaders of the tribes of Israel for the dedication of the altar. This sequence of events underscores the importance of order and structure in worship practices. The number three is frequently associated with resurrection and divine fulfillment, as seen in the resurrection of Jesus Christ on the third day.<p><b>Eliab son of Helon</b><br>Eliab, whose name means "God is Father," is identified as the son of Helon. This lineage is significant as it establishes his authority and position within the tribe of Zebulun. The mention of his father, Helon, provides a genealogical link that is important in the tribal structure of Israel. Genealogies in the Bible often serve to authenticate leadership and fulfill God's promises to the patriarchs.<p><b>the leader of the Zebulunites</b><br>Eliab is recognized as the leader of the Zebulunites, one of the twelve tribes of Israel. Zebulun was the sixth son of Jacob and Leah, and the tribe is often associated with maritime commerce and trade due to its geographical location near the sea. The leadership role of Eliab highlights the organized tribal system that was essential for maintaining order and unity among the Israelites. This tribal leadership is a precursor to the later establishment of the monarchy in Israel.<p><b>drew near</b><br>The act of drawing near signifies approaching God with offerings, a central theme in the sacrificial system of the Old Testament. This phrase indicates Eliab's role in presenting the offerings on behalf of his tribe, symbolizing their collective worship and dedication to God. The concept of drawing near to God is echoed in the New Testament, where believers are encouraged to draw near to God through Jesus Christ, who is the ultimate mediator and high priest.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/e/eliab_son_of_helon.htm">Eliab son of Helon</a></b><br>Eliab is identified as the leader of the tribe of Zebulun. His role in this passage is significant as he represents his tribe in the offerings for the dedication of the altar.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/z/zebulunites.htm">Zebulunites</a></b><br>This refers to the descendants of Zebulun, one of the twelve tribes of Israel. The tribe of Zebulun was known for its strategic location and its role in trade and commerce.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_third_day.htm">The Third Day</a></b><br>This marks the specific day in the sequence of offerings made by the leaders of the tribes of Israel for the dedication of the altar. Each day, a different tribe's leader presented offerings.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/d/dedication_of_the_altar.htm">Dedication of the Altar</a></b><br>This event is part of the larger ceremony described in <a href="/bsb/numbers/7.htm">Numbers 7</a>, where the leaders of the twelve tribes of Israel brought offerings for the dedication of the altar in the Tabernacle.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/tabernacle.htm">Tabernacle</a></b><br>The central place of worship for the Israelites during their journey in the wilderness. It was the dwelling place of God's presence among His people.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/l/leadership_and_responsibility.htm">Leadership and Responsibility</a></b><br>Eliab's role as a leader emphasizes the importance of leadership in spiritual matters. Leaders are called to represent their people before God and to lead by example in worship and dedication.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_significance_of_order_and_timing.htm">The Significance of Order and Timing</a></b><br>The structured sequence of offerings over twelve days underscores the importance of order and timing in worship. Each tribe had its appointed time, reflecting God's orderly nature.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_participation_in_worship.htm">Community Participation in Worship</a></b><br>The collective participation of all tribes in the dedication of the altar highlights the communal aspect of worship. Every tribe had a role, showing that worship is a shared responsibility.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/symbolism_of_the_altar.htm">Symbolism of the Altar</a></b><br>The altar represents a place of sacrifice and meeting with God. It is a reminder of the need for atonement and the centrality of God's presence in the life of His people.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_small_details.htm">Faithfulness in Small Details</a></b><br>The detailed account of each tribe's offering teaches the value of faithfulness in even the smallest details of our spiritual lives. God notices and values our dedication.<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/why_do_tribe_counts_in_numbers_2_differ.htm">Why do the tribe counts in Numbers 2 appear to conflict with certain census numbers elsewhere in the Old Testament?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/evidence_for_ephraim's_claims.htm">1 Chronicles 7:20-29 - Are there historical or archaeological records supporting Ephraim's vast numbers and territorial claims listed here?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_the_law_of_moses_useful_or_not.htm">Is the law of Moses useful? Yes. All scripture is... profitable... (2 Timothy 3:16) No. . . . A former commandment is set aside because of its weakness and uselessness... (Hebrews 7:18)</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_were_tola,_jair,_ibzan,_elon,_abdon.htm">Who were Tola, Jair, Ibzan, Elon, and Abdon?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/numbers/7-24.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">On the third</span><br /><span class="heb">הַשְּׁלִישִׁ֔י</span> <span class="translit">(haš·šə·lî·šî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Number - ordinal masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7992.htm">Strong's 7992: </a> </span><span class="str2">Third, feminine a, third, a third, a third-story cell)</span><br /><br /><span class="word">day</span><br /><span class="heb">בַּיּוֹם֙</span> <span class="translit">(bay·yō·wm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3117.htm">Strong's 3117: </a> </span><span class="str2">A day</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Eliab</span><br /><span class="heb">אֱלִיאָ֖ב</span> <span class="translit">(’ĕ·lî·’āḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_446.htm">Strong's 446: </a> </span><span class="str2">Eliab -- 'God is father', the name of several Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">son</span><br /><span class="heb">לִבְנֵ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(liḇ·nê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Helon,</span><br /><span class="heb">חֵלֹֽן׃</span> <span class="translit">(ḥê·lōn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2497.htm">Strong's 2497: </a> </span><span class="str2">Helon -- a man of Zebulon</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the leader</span><br /><span class="heb">נָשִׂ֖יא</span> <span class="translit">(nā·śî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5387.htm">Strong's 5387: </a> </span><span class="str2">An exalted one, a king, sheik, a rising mist</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the Zebulunites,</span><br /><span class="heb">בֶּן־</span> <span class="translit">(ben-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[drew near].</span><br /><span class="heb">זְבוּלֻ֑ן</span> <span class="translit">(zə·ḇū·lun)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2074.htm">Strong's 2074: </a> </span><span class="str2">Zebulun -- a son of Jacob, also his descendants and their territory</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/numbers/7-24.htm">Numbers 7:24 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/numbers/7-24.htm">Numbers 7:24 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/numbers/7-24.htm">Numbers 7:24 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/numbers/7-24.htm">Numbers 7:24 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/numbers/7-24.htm">Numbers 7:24 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/numbers/7-24.htm">Numbers 7:24 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/numbers/7-24.htm">Numbers 7:24 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/numbers/7-24.htm">Numbers 7:24 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/numbers/7-24.htm">Numbers 7:24 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/numbers/7-24.htm">Numbers 7:24 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/numbers/7-24.htm">OT Law: Numbers 7:24 On the third day Eliab the son (Nu Num.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/numbers/7-23.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Numbers 7:23"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Numbers 7:23" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/numbers/7-25.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Numbers 7:25"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Numbers 7:25" /></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>