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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 fifth day Shelumiel son of Zurishaddai, the leader of the people of Simeon, 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 fifth day Shelumiel son of Zurishaddai, leader of the tribe of Simeon, 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 fifth day Shelumiel the son of Zurishaddai, the chief of the people of Simeon:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/numbers/7.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />On the fifth day Shelumiel son of Zurishaddai, the leader of the Simeonites, 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 fifth day Shelumiel the son of Zurishaddai, prince of the children of Simeon, <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 fifth day Shelumiel the son of Zurishaddai, leader of the children of Simeon, <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 fifth day <i>it was</i> Shelumiel the son of Zurishaddai, leader of the sons of Simeon;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/numbers/7.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />On the fifth day it was Shelumiel the son of Zurishaddai, leader of the children of Simeon;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/numbers/7.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />On the fifth day <i>it was</i> Shelumiel the son of Zurishaddai, leader of the children of Simeon;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/numbers/7.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />On the fifth day <i>it was</i> Shelumiel the son of Zurishaddai, leader of the sons of Simeon;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/numbers/7.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />On the fifth day [it was] Shelumiel the son of Zurishaddai, leader [of the tribe] of the sons of Simeon [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 fifth day Shelumiel son of Zurishaddai, leader of the Simeonites, 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 fifth day Shelumiel son of Zurishaddai, leader of the Simeonites, 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 fifth day Shelumiel the son of Zurishaddai, prince of the children of Simeon:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/numbers/7.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />On the fifth day Shelumiel the son of Zurishaddai, prince of the children of Simeon:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/numbers/7.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />On the fifth day the leader of the descendants of [Simeon], Shelumiel, son of Zurishaddai,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/numbers/7.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />On the fifth day, Zurishaddai's son Shelumiel, leader of the descendants of Simeon, presented <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/numbers/7.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />On the fifth day Shelumiel son of Zurishaddai, the leader of the Simeonites, drew near.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/numbers/7.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />On the fifth day Shelumiel son of Zurishaddai, leader of the Simeonites, 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 fifth day Shelumiel the son of Zurishaddai, prince of the people of Simeon<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/numbers/7.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />On the fifth day Shelumiel the son of Zurishaddai, prince of the children of Simeon, offered:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/numbers/7.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />On the fifth day Shelumiel the son of Zurishaddai, prince of the children of Simeon, <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 fifth day, Shelumiel son of Zurishaddai, prince of the sons of Simeon—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/numbers/7.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> On the fifth day, the prince of the sons of Simeon, Shelumiel son of Zurishaddai; -- <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/numbers/7.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />In the fifth day the chief of the sons of Simeon, Shelumiel son of Zurishaddai:<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/numbers/7.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />The fifth day the prince of the sons of Simeon, Salamiel the son of Surisaddai, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/numbers/7.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />On the fifth day, the leader of the sons of Simeon, Shelumiel the son of Zurishaddai,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/numbers/7.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />On the fifth day it was the turn of the tribal leader of the Simeonites, Shelumiel, son of Zurishaddai.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/numbers/7.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />On the fifth day Shelumiel son of Zurishaddai, the leader of the Simeonites:<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 fifth day Shelmuiel the son of Zurishaddai, prince of the tribe of Simeon, 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 fifth day, the Head of the tribe of Shemon, Shlamayel son of Tsurishaday, 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 fifth day Shelumiel the son of Zurishaddai, prince of the children of Simeon:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/numbers/7.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />On the fifth day the prince of the children of Symeon, Salamiel the son of Surisadai.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/numbers/7-36.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=2299" 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">35</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 Elizur son of Shedeur. <span class="reftext">36</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/2549.htm" title="2549: ha·ḥă·mî·šî (Art:: Number-oms) -- Fifth. Or chamishshiy; ord. From chamesh; fifth; also a fifth.">On the fifth</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/8017.htm" title="8017: šə·lu·mî·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- Peace of God, a Simeonite. From shalowm and 'el; peace of God; Shelumiel, an Israelite.">Shelumiel</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/6701.htm" title="6701: ṣū·rî·šad·dāy (N-proper-ms) -- Zurishaddai -- my rock is the Almighty, a Simeonite. From tsuwr and Shadday; rock of Almighty">of Zurishaddai,</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 Simeonites,</a> <a href="/hebrew/8095.htm" title="8095: šim·‘ō·wn (N-proper-ms) -- From shama'; hearing; Shimon, one of Jacob's sons, also the tribe descended from him.">drew near.</a> </span><span class="reftext">37</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/40-9.htm">Exodus 40:9-16</a></span><br />Take the anointing oil and anoint the tabernacle and everything in it; consecrate it along with all its furnishings, and it shall be holy. / Anoint the altar of burnt offering and all its utensils; consecrate the altar, and it shall be most holy. / Anoint the basin and its stand and consecrate them. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/leviticus/8-10.htm">Leviticus 8:10-12</a></span><br />Next, Moses took the anointing oil and anointed the tabernacle and everything in it; and so he consecrated them. / He sprinkled some of the oil on the altar seven times, anointing the altar and all its utensils, and the basin with its stand, to consecrate them. / He also poured some of the anointing oil on Aaron’s head and anointed him to consecrate him.<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="/1_kings/8-62.htm">1 Kings 8:62-66</a></span><br />Then the king and all Israel with him offered sacrifices before the LORD. / And Solomon offered as peace offerings to the LORD 22,000 oxen and 120,000 sheep. So the king and all the Israelites dedicated the house of the LORD. / On that same day the king consecrated the middle of the courtyard in front of the house of the LORD, and there he offered the burnt offerings, the grain offerings, and the fat of the peace offerings, since the bronze altar before the LORD was too small to contain all these offerings. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/7-4.htm">2 Chronicles 7:4-10</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. / The priests stood at their posts, as did the Levites with the musical instruments of the LORD, which King David had made for giving thanks to the LORD and with which David had offered praise, saying, “For His loving devotion endures forever.” Across from the Levites, the priests sounded trumpets, and all the Israelites were standing. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezra/6-16.htm">Ezra 6:16-18</a></span><br />Then the people of Israel—the priests, the Levites, and the rest of the exiles—celebrated the dedication of the house of God with joy. / 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. / They also appointed the priests by their divisions and the Levites by their groups to the service of God in Jerusalem, according to what is written in the Book of Moses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/12-43.htm">Nehemiah 12:43-47</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. / And on that same day men were appointed over the rooms that housed the supplies, contributions, firstfruits, and tithes. The portions specified by the Law for the priests and Levites were gathered into these storerooms from the fields of the villages, because Judah rejoiced over the priests and Levites who were serving. / They performed the service of their God and the service of purification, along with the singers and gatekeepers, as David and his son Solomon had prescribed. ...<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/60-6.htm">Isaiah 60:6-7</a></span><br />Caravans of camels will cover your land, young camels of Midian and Ephah, and all from Sheba will come, bearing gold and frankincense and proclaiming the praises of the LORD. / 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="/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="/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/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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/8-4.htm">Matthew 8:4</a></span><br />Then Jesus instructed him, “See that you don’t tell anyone. But go, show yourself to the priest and offer the gift prescribed by Moses, as a testimony to them.”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">On the fifth day Shelumiel the son of Zurishaddai, prince of the children of Simeon, did offer:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/1-6.htm">Numbers 1:6</a></b></br> Of Simeon; Shelumiel the son of Zurishaddai.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/2-12.htm">Numbers 2:12</a></b></br> And those which pitch by him <i>shall be</i> the tribe of Simeon: and the captain of the children of Simeon <i>shall be</i> Shelumiel the son of Zurishaddai.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/numbers/7-30.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/numbers/7-30.htm">Children</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/7-35.htm">Offering</a> <a href="/numbers/7-30.htm">Prince</a> <a href="/numbers/2-12.htm">Shelumiel</a> <a href="/numbers/2-12.htm">Shelu'mi-El</a> <a href="/numbers/2-12.htm">Simeon</a> <a href="/numbers/2-12.htm">Zurishaddai</a> <a href="/numbers/2-12.htm">Zurishad'dai</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/numbers/7-42.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/numbers/7-42.htm">Children</a> <a href="/numbers/7-42.htm">Leader</a> <a href="/numbers/8-11.htm">Offer</a> <a href="/numbers/7-42.htm">Offered</a> <a href="/numbers/7-37.htm">Offering</a> <a href="/numbers/7-42.htm">Prince</a> <a href="/numbers/7-41.htm">Shelumiel</a> <a href="/numbers/7-41.htm">Shelu'mi-El</a> <a href="/numbers/10-19.htm">Simeon</a> <a href="/numbers/7-41.htm">Zurishaddai</a> <a href="/numbers/7-41.htm">Zurishad'dai</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 fifth day</b><br>The sequence of days in <a href="/numbers/7.htm">Numbers 7</a> highlights the orderly and structured nature of the offerings brought by the leaders of the tribes of Israel. Each day, a different leader presents offerings, symbolizing unity and equal participation among the tribes. The fifth day signifies the continuation of this process, emphasizing the importance of each tribe's contribution to the dedication of the altar.<p><b>Shelumiel son of Zurishaddai</b><br>Shelumiel, whose name means "God is my peace," is identified as the son of Zurishaddai. The mention of his lineage underscores the importance of family heritage and tribal identity in Israelite society. Zurishaddai's name, meaning "The Almighty is my rock," reflects the deep spiritual significance attached to names in the Hebrew culture, often indicating divine attributes or aspirations.<p><b>the leader of the Simeonites</b><br>Shelumiel is recognized as the leader of the tribe of Simeon, one of the twelve tribes of Israel. The tribe of Simeon, descended from Jacob's second son by Leah, had a unique role and history among the tribes. In the wilderness, the Simeonites camped alongside the tribes of Reuben and Gad, forming part of the southern camp. The leadership role of Shelumiel highlights the organized structure of the Israelite community and the responsibilities of tribal leaders in guiding their people.<p><b>drew near</b><br>The act of drawing near signifies approaching the altar to present offerings, a gesture of worship and dedication. This phrase indicates a physical and spiritual movement towards God, reflecting the Israelites' desire to honor Him through their gifts. The concept of drawing near is echoed throughout Scripture, symbolizing the approach to God's presence, as seen in the priestly duties and the ultimate drawing near to God through Jesus Christ, our High Priest, as described in the New Testament (<a href="/hebrews/4-16.htm">Hebrews 4:16</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/s/shelumiel.htm">Shelumiel</a></b><br>He is the son of Zurishaddai and the leader of the tribe of Simeon. His name means "Friend of God" or "God is my peace," reflecting a relationship with God that is central to his identity and role.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/z/zurishaddai.htm">Zurishaddai</a></b><br>The father of Shelumiel, his name means "My Rock is the Almighty." This name emphasizes the strength and reliability of God as a foundation.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/s/simeonites.htm">Simeonites</a></b><br>The descendants of Simeon, one of the twelve tribes of Israel. The tribe of Simeon is known for its role in the history of Israel, often associated with zeal and fervor.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_fifth_day.htm">The Fifth Day</a></b><br>This refers to the sequence of offerings made by the leaders of the tribes of Israel during the dedication of the altar. Each day, a different leader presented offerings.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_dedication_of_the_altar.htm">The Dedication of the Altar</a></b><br>A significant event in the history of Israel, where leaders of each tribe brought offerings to dedicate the altar, symbolizing their commitment and worship to God.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/l/leadership_and_responsibility.htm">Leadership and Responsibility</a></b><br>Shelumiel's role as a leader highlights the responsibility leaders have in guiding their people in worship and dedication to God. Leaders today are called to lead by example in spiritual matters.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_dedication.htm">The Importance of Dedication</a></b><br>The dedication of the altar signifies the importance of setting apart sacred spaces and times for God. Believers are encouraged to dedicate their lives and resources to God's service.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/u/unity_in_worship.htm">Unity in Worship</a></b><br>Each tribe's participation in the dedication ceremony underscores the unity of the people of God in worship. This unity is a model for the church today, emphasizing collective worship and service.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/symbolism_of_offerings.htm">Symbolism of Offerings</a></b><br>The offerings brought by each leader symbolize gratitude, commitment, and recognition of God's provision. Christians are reminded to offer their lives as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing 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/how_reconcile_num_36_with_ruth's_marriage.htm">If women were required to marry within their tribe in Numbers 36, how do we reconcile this with other passages (e.g., Ruth) where foreign marriages seem acceptable?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/did_num._36_rules_cause_genealogy_errors.htm">Could the strict inheritance stipulations in Numbers 36 have led to conflicting genealogical records, and is there any textual or historical proof of such inconsistencies?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/any_evidence_of_amalekites'_destruction.htm">Are there any historical or archaeological records supporting the total destruction of the Amalekites described in 1 Samuel 15?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_are_bible_genealogies_important.htm">Why are Bible genealogies considered important?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/numbers/7-36.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 fifth</span><br /><span class="heb">הַחֲמִישִׁ֔י</span> <span class="translit">(ha·ḥă·mî·šî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Number - ordinal masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2549.htm">Strong's 2549: </a> </span><span class="str2">Fifth, a fifth</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">Shelumiel</span><br /><span class="heb">שְׁלֻֽמִיאֵ֖ל</span> <span class="translit">(šə·lu·mî·’êl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8017.htm">Strong's 8017: </a> </span><span class="str2">Shelumiel -- 'peace of God', a Simeonite</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 Zurishaddai,</span><br /><span class="heb">צוּרִֽישַׁדָּֽי׃</span> <span class="translit">(ṣū·rî·šad·dāy)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6701.htm">Strong's 6701: </a> </span><span class="str2">Zurishaddai -- 'my rock is the Almighty', a Simeonite</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 Simeonites,</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">שִׁמְע֑וֹן</span> <span class="translit">(šim·‘ō·wn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8095.htm">Strong's 8095: </a> </span><span class="str2">Simeon -- a son of Jacob, also his tribe, also an Israelite with a foreign wife</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/numbers/7-36.htm">Numbers 7:36 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/numbers/7-36.htm">Numbers 7:36 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/numbers/7-36.htm">Numbers 7:36 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/numbers/7-36.htm">Numbers 7:36 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/numbers/7-36.htm">Numbers 7:36 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/numbers/7-36.htm">Numbers 7:36 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/numbers/7-36.htm">Numbers 7:36 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/numbers/7-36.htm">Numbers 7:36 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/numbers/7-36.htm">Numbers 7:36 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/numbers/7-36.htm">Numbers 7:36 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/numbers/7-36.htm">OT Law: Numbers 7:36 On the fifth day Shelumiel the son (Nu Num.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/numbers/7-35.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Numbers 7:35"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Numbers 7:35" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/numbers/7-37.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Numbers 7:37"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Numbers 7:37" /></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>