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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 tenth day Ahiezer son of Ammishaddai, the leader of the people of Dan, 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 tenth day Ahiezer son of Ammishaddai, leader of the tribe of Dan, 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 tenth day Ahiezer the son of Ammishaddai, the chief of the people of Dan:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/numbers/7.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />On the tenth day Ahiezer son of Ammishaddai, the leader of the Danites, 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 tenth day Ahiezer the son of Ammishaddai, prince of the children of Dan, <i>offered</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 tenth day Ahiezer the son of Ammishaddai, leader of the children of Dan, <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 tenth day <i>it was</i> Ahiezer the son of Ammishaddai, leader of the sons of Dan;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/numbers/7.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />On the tenth day it was Ahiezer the son of Ammishaddai, leader of the sons of Dan;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/numbers/7.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />On the tenth day <i>it was</i> Ahiezer the son of Ammishaddai, leader of the sons of Dan;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/numbers/7.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />On the tenth day <i>it was</i> Ahiezer the son of Ammishaddai, leader of the sons of Dan;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/numbers/7.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />On the tenth day [it was] Ahiezer the son of Ammishaddai, leader [of the tribe] of the sons of Dan [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 tenth day Ahiezer son of Ammishaddai, leader of the Danites, 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 tenth day Ahiezer son of Ammishaddai, leader of the Danites, 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 tenth day Ahiezer the son of Ammishaddai, prince of the children of Dan:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/numbers/7.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />On the tenth day Ahiezer the son of Ammishaddai, prince of the children of Dan:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/numbers/7.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />On the tenth day the leader of the descendants of [Dan], Ahiezer, son of Amishaddai,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/numbers/7.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />On the tenth day, Ammishaddai's son Ahiezer, leader of the descendants of Dan, presented <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/numbers/7.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />On the tenth day Ahiezer son of Ammishaddai, the leader of the Danites, drew near.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/numbers/7.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />On the tenth day Ahiezer son of Amishaddai, leader of the Danites, 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 tenth day Ahiezer the son of Ammishaddai, prince of the people of Dan<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/numbers/7.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />On the tenth day Ahiezer the son of Ammishaddai, prince of the children of Dan, offered:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/numbers/7.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />On the tenth day Ahiezer the son of Ammishaddai, prince of the children of Dan, <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 tenth day, Ahiezer son of Ammishaddai, prince of the sons of Dan—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/numbers/7.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> On the tenth day, the prince of the sons of Dan, Ahiezer son of Ammishaddai; -- <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/numbers/7.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />In the tenth day the chief of the sons of Dan, Ahiezer, son of Ammishaddai:<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/numbers/7.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />The tenth day the prince of the sons of Dan, Ahiezer the son of Ammisaddai, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/numbers/7.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />On the tenth day, the leaders of the sons of Dan, Ahiezer the son of Ammishaddai,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/numbers/7.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />On the tenth day it was the turn of the tribal leader of the Danites, Ahiezer, son of Ammishaddai.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/numbers/7.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />On the tenth day Ahiezer son of Ammishaddai, the leader of the Danites:<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 tenth day Ahiezer the son of Ammishaddai, prince of the tribe of Dan, offered.<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 tenth day, the Head of the tribe of Dan, Akhiazar son of Amishdaya, 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 tenth day Ahiezer the son of Ammishaddai, prince of the children of Dan:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/numbers/7.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />On the tenth day the prince of the sons of Dan, Achiezer the son of Amisadai.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/numbers/7-66.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=2544" 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">65</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 Abidan son of Gideoni. <span class="reftext">66</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/6224.htm" title="6224: hā·‘ă·śî·rî (Art:: Number-oms) -- Tenth. From eser; tenth; by abbreviation, tenth month or part.">On the tenth</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/295.htm" title="295: ’ă·ḥî·‘e·zer (N-proper-ms) -- My brother is help, two Isr. From 'ach and ezer; brother of help; Achiezer, the name of two Israelites.">Ahiezer</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/5996.htm" title="5996: ‘am·mî·šad·dāy (N-proper-ms) -- My kinsman is Shaddai, a Danite. From am and Shadday; people of Almighty; Ammishaddai, an Israelite.">of Ammishaddai,</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 Danites, drew near.</a> <a href="/hebrew/1835.htm" title="1835: ḏān (N-proper-ms) -- Judge, a son of Jacob, also his desc. and their territory, also a place in N. Isr. "></a> </span><span class="reftext">67</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/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="/exodus/35-4.htm">Exodus 35:4-9</a></span><br />Moses also told the whole congregation of Israel, “This is what the LORD has commanded: / Take from among you an offering to the LORD. Let everyone whose heart is willing bring an offering to the LORD: gold, silver, and bronze; / blue, purple, and scarlet yarn; fine linen and goat hair; ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/40-29.htm">Exodus 40:29</a></span><br />He placed the altar of burnt offering near the entrance to the tabernacle, the Tent of Meeting, and offered on it the burnt offering and the grain offering, just as the LORD had commanded him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/leviticus/1-1.htm">Leviticus 1:1-3</a></span><br />Then the LORD called to Moses and spoke to him from the Tent of Meeting, saying, / “Speak to the Israelites and tell them: When any of you brings an offering to the LORD, you may bring as your offering an animal from the herd or the flock. / If his offering is a burnt offering from the herd, he is to present an unblemished male. He must bring it to the entrance to the Tent of Meeting for its acceptance before the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/leviticus/9-1.htm">Leviticus 9:1-4</a></span><br />On the eighth day Moses summoned Aaron and his sons and the elders of Israel. / He said to Aaron, “Take for yourself a young bull for a sin offering and a ram for a burnt offering, both without blemish, and present them before the LORD. / Then speak to the Israelites and say, ‘Take a male goat for a sin offering, a calf and a lamb—both a year old and without blemish—for a burnt offering, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/leviticus/23-18.htm">Leviticus 23:18</a></span><br />Along with the bread you are to present seven unblemished male lambs a year old, one young bull, and two rams. They will be a burnt offering to the LORD, together with their grain offerings and drink offerings—a food offering, a pleasing aroma 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/7-4.htm">2 Chronicles 7:4-5</a></span><br />Then the king and all the people offered sacrifices before the LORD. / And King Solomon offered a sacrifice of 22,000 oxen and 120,000 sheep. So the king and all the people dedicated the house of God.<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/50-8.htm">Psalm 50:8-15</a></span><br />I do not rebuke you for your sacrifices, and your burnt offerings are ever before Me. / I have no need for a bull from your stall or goats from your pens, / for every beast of the forest is Mine—the cattle on a thousand hills. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/56-7.htm">Isaiah 56:7</a></span><br />I will bring them to My holy mountain and make them joyful in My house of prayer. Their burnt offerings and sacrifices will be accepted on My altar, for My house will be called a house of prayer for all the nations.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/43-18.htm">Ezekiel 43:18-27</a></span><br />Then He said to me: “Son of man, this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘These are the statutes for the altar on the day it is constructed, so that burnt offerings may be sacrificed on it and blood may be splattered on it: / You are to give a young bull from the herd as a sin offering to the Levitical priests who are of the family of Zadok, who approach Me to minister before Me, declares the Lord GOD. / You are to take some of its blood and put it on the four horns of the altar, on the four corners of the ledge, and all around the rim; thus you will cleanse the altar and make atonement for it. ...<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">On the tenth day Ahiezer the son of Ammishaddai, prince of the children of Dan, offered:</p><p class="hdg">on the tenth day.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/1-12.htm">Numbers 1:12</a></b></br> Of Dan; Ahiezer the son of Ammishaddai.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/2-25.htm">Numbers 2:25</a></b></br> The standard of the camp of Dan <i>shall be</i> on the north side by their armies: and the captain of the children of Dan <i>shall be</i> Ahiezer the son of Ammishaddai.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/numbers/2-25.htm">Ahiezer</a> <a href="/numbers/10-25.htm">Ahie'zer</a> <a href="/numbers/2-25.htm">Ammishaddai</a> <a href="/numbers/2-25.htm">Ammishad'dai</a> <a href="/numbers/7-60.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/numbers/7-60.htm">Children</a> <a href="/numbers/2-31.htm">Dan</a> <a href="/numbers/7-60.htm">Leader</a> <a href="/numbers/7-60.htm">Offered</a> <a href="/numbers/7-65.htm">Offering</a> <a href="/numbers/7-60.htm">Prince</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/numbers/7-71.htm">Ahiezer</a> <a href="/numbers/7-71.htm">Ahie'zer</a> <a href="/numbers/7-71.htm">Ammishaddai</a> <a href="/numbers/7-71.htm">Ammishad'dai</a> <a href="/numbers/7-72.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/numbers/7-72.htm">Children</a> <a href="/numbers/10-25.htm">Dan</a> <a href="/numbers/7-72.htm">Leader</a> <a href="/numbers/7-72.htm">Offered</a> <a href="/numbers/7-67.htm">Offering</a> <a href="/numbers/7-72.htm">Prince</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 tenth day</b><br>The tenth day marks the sequence of offerings brought by the leaders of the tribes of Israel for the dedication of the altar. This period of twelve days reflects the orderly and structured nature of worship and dedication in Israelite culture. The number ten often symbolizes completeness in biblical numerology, suggesting the fullness of the dedication process.<p><b>Ahiezer son of Ammishaddai</b><br>Ahiezer, whose name means "my brother is help," is identified as the son of Ammishaddai. The mention of lineage is significant in the Hebrew tradition, emphasizing the importance of family heritage and tribal identity. Ammishaddai means "people of the Almighty," indicating a connection to divine strength and authority. This lineage underscores the role of Ahiezer as a representative of his tribe before God.<p><b>the leader of the Danites</b><br>The tribe of Dan was one of the twelve tribes of Israel, descended from Dan, the fifth son of Jacob and Bilhah. As a leader, Ahiezer held a position of authority and responsibility, representing his tribe in religious and communal matters. The Danites were known for their strategic location in the northern part of Israel, which later became significant in the context of Israel's military and territorial expansions.<p><b>drew near</b><br>The act of drawing near signifies approaching the altar to present offerings. This phrase is rich with theological implications, as it reflects the concept of coming into the presence of God. In the broader biblical narrative, drawing near to God is associated with worship, sacrifice, and communion. This act prefigures the New Testament invitation for believers 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/a/ahiezer.htm">Ahiezer</a></b><br>He is the son of Ammishaddai and the leader of the tribe of Dan. His name means "my brother is help," which reflects a sense of community and support within the tribe.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/a/ammishaddai.htm">Ammishaddai</a></b><br>The father of Ahiezer, his name means "people of the Almighty." This name signifies a connection to God and a heritage of faith.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_danites.htm">The Danites</a></b><br>This is one of the twelve tribes of Israel, descended from Dan, the fifth son of Jacob and Bilhah. The tribe of Dan was known for its role in the settlement of the Promised Land.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_offering.htm">The Offering</a></b><br>This event is part of the dedication of the altar, where each tribe brought offerings over twelve days. Ahiezer's offering represents the tribe of Dan's contribution to the communal worship and dedication.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_tenth_day.htm">The Tenth Day</a></b><br>The sequence of offerings is significant, as each tribe had its designated day. The tenth day marks the specific time for the tribe of Dan to present their offering, showing order and structure in worship.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_leadership.htm">The Importance of Leadership</a></b><br>Ahiezer's role as a leader highlights the responsibility of guiding others in worship and dedication to God. Leaders today are called to model faithfulness and commitment.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_worship.htm">Community Worship</a></b><br>The collective offerings of the tribes demonstrate the importance of community in worship. Each tribe's contribution was vital, reminding us that every member of the body of Christ has a role to play.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/o/order_and_structure_in_worship.htm">Order and Structure in Worship</a></b><br>The organized sequence of offerings shows that God values order in worship. Our worship should be intentional and reverent, reflecting God's holiness.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/heritage_of_faith.htm">Heritage of Faith</a></b><br>Ahiezer's lineage underscores the significance of a spiritual heritage. We are encouraged to pass down our faith to future generations, ensuring that they understand and participate in worship.<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/is_neh._7_66's_42,000_return_plausible.htm">In Nehemiah 7:66, is it historically or logistically plausible for over 42,000 people to have returned and reestablished themselves so quickly after exile?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_don't_ezra_and_nehemiah_totals_match.htm">Ezra 2:64 and Nehemiah 7:66 state the assembly was 42,360, but their totals are 29,818 and 31,089. Why don't the numbers add up?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_judges_7_contradict_1_chron_21.htm">Why does Judges 7 seemingly contradict other biblical passages that emphasize the need for adequate numbers in battle (e.g., 1 Chronicles 21:1-5)?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/will_i_show_mercy.htm">Why is Dan excluded from Revelation's 144,000 list?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/numbers/7-66.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 tenth</span><br /><span class="heb">הָעֲשִׂירִ֔י</span> <span class="translit">(hā·‘ă·śî·rî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Number - ordinal masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6224.htm">Strong's 6224: </a> </span><span class="str2">Tenth, tenth month, part</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">Ahiezer</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲחִיעֶ֖זֶר</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·ḥî·‘e·zer)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_295.htm">Strong's 295: </a> </span><span class="str2">Ahiezer -- 'my brother is help', two 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 Ammishaddai,</span><br /><span class="heb">עַמִּישַׁדָּֽי׃</span> <span class="translit">(‘am·mî·šad·dāy)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5996.htm">Strong's 5996: </a> </span><span class="str2">Ammishaddai -- 'my kinsman is Shaddai', a Danite</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 Danites,</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">דָ֑ן</span> <span class="translit">(ḏān)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1835.htm">Strong's 1835: </a> </span><span class="str2">Dan -- 'judge', a son of Jacob, also a place in Northern Israel</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/numbers/7-66.htm">Numbers 7:66 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/numbers/7-66.htm">Numbers 7:66 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/numbers/7-66.htm">Numbers 7:66 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/numbers/7-66.htm">Numbers 7:66 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/numbers/7-66.htm">Numbers 7:66 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/numbers/7-66.htm">Numbers 7:66 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/numbers/7-66.htm">Numbers 7:66 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/numbers/7-66.htm">Numbers 7:66 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/numbers/7-66.htm">Numbers 7:66 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/numbers/7-66.htm">Numbers 7:66 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/numbers/7-66.htm">OT Law: Numbers 7:66 On the tenth day Ahiezer the son (Nu Num.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/numbers/7-65.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Numbers 7:65"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Numbers 7:65" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/numbers/7-67.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Numbers 7:67"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Numbers 7:67" /></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>