Croatian (SHP) 2019 (Biblija: Suvremeni Hrvatski Prijevod)
Svaki je glavar donio sljedeći prinos: jedan srebrni tanjur težak 1,3 kilograma i jednu srebrnu posudu od 700 grama, prema službenoj mjeri Svetišta, i jedno i drugo puno žitne krupice zamiješane s uljem, za žitnu žrtvu; jednu zlatnu posudicu od 100 grama, punu kâda; jednog junca, jednog ovna i jednog jednogodišnjeg janjca, za žrtvu paljenicu; jednog jarca za žrtvu očišćenja; i dva vola, pet ovnova, pet jaraca i pet jednogodišnjih janjaca, za žrtvu slavljenicu. Prvog je dana svoj prinos donio Nahšon, Aminadabov sin iz Judinog plemena. Drugoga je dana svoj prinos donio Netanel, Suarov sin, glavar Isakarovog plemena. Trećeg je dana svoj prinos donio Eliab, Helonov sin, glavar Zebulunovog naroda. Četvrtog je dana svoj prinos donio Elisur, Šedeurov sin, glavar Rubenovog plemena. Petog je dana svoj prinos donio Šelumiel, Surišadajev sin, glavar Šimunovog plemena. Šestog je dana svoj prinos donio Eliasaf, Deuelov sin, glavar Gadovog plemena. Sedmog je dana svoj prinos donio Elišama, Amihudov sin, glavar Efrajimovog plemena. Osmog je dana svoj prinos donio Gamliel, Pedahsurov sin, glavar Manašeovog plemena. Devetog je dana svoj prinos donio Abidan, Gidonijev sin, glavar Benjaminovog plemena. Desetog je dana svoj prinos donio Ahiezer, Amišadajev sin, glavar Danovog plemena. Jedanaestog je dana svoj prinos donio Pagiel, Okranov sin, glavar Ašerovog plemena. Dvanaestog je dana svoj prinos donio Ahira, Enanov sin, glavar Naftalijevog plemena.
What Does This Mean?
This verse describes Nahshon, the son of Amminadab from the tribe of Judah, as the first to offer an offering on the first day of the dedication of the tabernacle. No one is speaking directly; this is a narrative detail.
Explained for Children
Imagine you're in a big class where each student brings a gift for the teacher on the first day of school. Nahshon is like the first kid who brings the gift, and he's from the group called Judah.
Historical Background
The Book of Numbers was written by Moses around 1400 BC. This particular verse is part of the detailed account of the offerings made by the leaders of each tribe during the dedication of the tabernacle, which was a portable sanctuary for the Israelites in the wilderness.
Living It Out Today
In modern life, when a new project or community space opens, the first person to contribute or offer support can set a positive example. Like Nahshon, your early contribution can inspire others to follow suit.
Nahshon was chosen as the first to offer because he was the leader of the tribe of Judah, which was the first tribe listed in the order of offerings for the dedication of the tabernacle.
What kind of offering did Nahshon bring?
The specific offerings brought by Nahshon are detailed in subsequent verses, including gold, silver, bronze, clothing, and food items typical for offerings.
How does Nahshon's offering relate to the rest of the offerings?
Nahshon's offering sets the pattern for the offerings of the other tribal leaders, each of whom brings a similar set of offerings over the next twelve days.
What does Nahshon's offering tell us about the value of leadership?
Nahshon's offering shows that leaders are expected to take the lead in acts of service and dedication, inspiring others to follow their example.