Numbers 7:24
New International Version
On the third day, Eliab son of Helon, the leader of the people of Zebulun, brought his offering.

New Living Translation
On the third day Eliab son of Helon, leader of the tribe of Zebulun, presented his offering.

English Standard Version
On the third day Eliab the son of Helon, the chief of the people of Zebulun:

Berean Standard Bible
On the third day Eliab son of Helon, the leader of the Zebulunites, drew near.

King James Bible
On the third day Eliab the son of Helon, prince of the children of Zebulun, did offer:

New King James Version
On the third day Eliab the son of Helon, leader of the children of Zebulun, presented an offering.

New American Standard Bible
On the third day it was Eliab the son of Helon, leader of the sons of Zebulun;

NASB 1995
On the third day it was Eliab the son of Helon, leader of the sons of Zebulun;

NASB 1977
On the third day it was Eliab the son of Helon, leader of the sons of Zebulun;

Legacy Standard Bible
On the third day it was Eliab the son of Helon, leader of the sons of Zebulun;

Amplified Bible
On the third day [it was] Eliab the son of Helon, leader [of the tribe] of the sons of Zebulun [who presented his offering];

Christian Standard Bible
On the third day Eliab son of Helon, leader of the Zebulunites, presented an offering.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
On the third day Eliab son of Helon, leader of the Zebulunites, presented an offering.

American Standard Version
On the third day Eliab the son of Helon, prince of the children of Zebulun:

English Revised Version
On the third day Eliab the son of Helon, prince of the children of Zebulun:

GOD'S WORD® Translation
On the third day the leader of the descendants of [Zebulun], Eliab, son of Helon,

International Standard Version
On the third day, Helon's son Eliab, leader of the descendants of Zebulun presented

Majority Standard Bible
On the third day Eliab son of Helon, the leader of the Zebulunites, drew near.

NET Bible
On the third day Eliab son of Helon, leader of the Zebulunites, presented an offering.

New Heart English Bible
On the third day Eliab the son of Helon, prince of the people of Zebulun

Webster's Bible Translation
On the third day Eliab the son of Helon, prince of the children of Zebulun, offered:

World English Bible
On the third day Eliab the son of Helon, prince of the children of Zebulun,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
On the third day, Eliab son of Helon, prince of the sons of Zebulun—

Young's Literal Translation
On the third day, the prince of the sons of Zebulun, Eliab son of Helon; --

Smith's Literal Translation
In the third day, the chief of the sons of Zebulon, Eliab, son of Helon:
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
The third day the prince of the sons of Zabulon, Eliab the son of Helon,

Catholic Public Domain Version
On the third day, the leader of the sons of Zebulon, Eliab the son of Helon,

New American Bible
On the third day it was the turn of the tribal leader of the Zebulunites, Eliab, son of Helon.

New Revised Standard Version
On the third day Eliab son of Helon, the leader of the Zebulunites:
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
On the third day Eliab the son of Helon, prince of the tribe of Zebulun, did offer.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And in the third day, the Head of the tribe of Zebulon, Elyab son of Khalun, came.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
On the third day Eliab the son of Helon, prince of the children of Zebulun:

Brenton Septuagint Translation
On the third day the prince of the sons of Zabulon, Eliab the son of Chaelon.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Offerings of Dedication
23and 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. 24On the third day Eliab son of Helon, the leader of the Zebulunites, drew near. 25His 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;…

Cross References
Exodus 35:27-29
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.

Exodus 25:1-9
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; ...

Leviticus 24:5-9
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. ...

1 Chronicles 29:6-9
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. ...

2 Chronicles 31:12
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.

Ezra 2:68-69
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.

Nehemiah 7:70-72
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.

Psalm 68:29
Because of Your temple at Jerusalem kings will bring You gifts.

Psalm 110:3
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.

Isaiah 60:7
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.

Matthew 2:11
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.

Matthew 26:7-13
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.” ...

Mark 12:41-44
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. ...

Luke 21:1-4
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. ...

John 12:3
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.


Treasury of Scripture

On the third day Eliab the son of Helon, prince of the children of Zebulun, did offer:

Numbers 1:9
Of Zebulun; Eliab the son of Helon.

Numbers 2:7
Then the tribe of Zebulun: and Eliab the son of Helon shall be captain of the children of Zebulun.

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On the third day
The phrase "on the third day" is significant throughout Scripture, often symbolizing divine intervention, completion, or a new beginning. In the Hebrew context, the number three can denote completeness or stability, as seen in the resurrection of Jesus on the third day, which signifies victory and fulfillment of God's promises. Here, it marks the continuation of the offerings by the leaders of Israel, emphasizing the orderly and divinely orchestrated nature of worship and dedication.

Eliab son of Helon
Eliab, whose name means "My God is Father," is a representative of the tribe of Zebulun. His lineage, "son of Helon," provides a connection to his heritage and the promises given to the tribes of Israel. In the biblical narrative, names often carry significant meaning, reflecting character or destiny. Eliab's participation in this offering underscores the communal and familial aspects of worship, where each tribe and family plays a role in the collective faith journey of Israel.

the leader of the Zebulunites
As the leader, Eliab holds a position of responsibility and honor among the Zebulunites. The tribe of Zebulun, named after the sixth son of Jacob and Leah, is historically associated with maritime trade and prosperity, as prophesied in Genesis 49:13. Eliab's leadership role highlights the importance of godly leadership in guiding the people in worship and obedience to God's commands. It also reflects the unity and diversity within the nation of Israel, where each tribe contributes uniquely to the whole.

drew near
This phrase indicates an act of approaching God, which in the Hebrew context involves reverence, humility, and obedience. Drawing near to God is a central theme in Scripture, symbolizing a desire for communion and relationship with the Divine. In the context of Numbers 7, it signifies the leaders' willingness to present offerings and participate in the dedication of the altar, demonstrating their commitment to God's covenant and their role in the spiritual life of the nation. This act of drawing near is a powerful reminder of the privilege and responsibility of approaching God with a pure heart and sincere devotion.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
On the third
הַשְּׁלִישִׁ֔י (haš·šə·lî·šî)
Article | Number - ordinal masculine singular
Strong's 7992: Third, feminine a, third, a third, a third-story cell)

day
בַּיּוֹם֙ (bay·yō·wm)
Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3117: A day

Eliab
אֱלִיאָ֖ב (’ĕ·lî·’āḇ)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 446: Eliab -- 'God is father', the name of several Israelites

son
לִבְנֵ֣י (liḇ·nê)
Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 1121: A son

of Helon,
חֵלֹֽן׃ (ḥê·lōn)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 2497: Helon -- a man of Zebulon

the leader
נָשִׂ֖יא (nā·śî)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 5387: An exalted one, a king, sheik, a rising mist

of the Zebulunites,
בֶּן־ (ben-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1121: A son

[drew near].
זְבוּלֻ֑ן (zə·ḇū·lun)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 2074: Zebulun -- a son of Jacob, also his descendants and their territory


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