Sundanese Bible (Sunda) - KITAB SUCI (LAISUN) 1991
Seug giliran anu kudu nyanggakeun kurban-kurban teh ku maranehna diatur. Kieu: [Poe] — [Giliran Kaom] — [Pamingpinna] Ka-1 — Yuda — Nahson bin Aminadab Ka-2 — Isaskar — Netanel bin Suar Ka-3 — Sebulun — Eliab bin Helon Ka-4 — Rubin — Elisur bin Sedeur Ka-5 — Simeon — Selumiel bin Surisaday Ka-6 — Gad — Elisap bin Rehuel Ka-7 — Epraim — Elisama bin Amihud Ka-8 — Menase — Gamaliel bin Pedasur Ka-9 — Binyamin — Abidan bin Gidoni Ka-10 — Dan — Ahieser bin Amisaday Ka-11 — Aser — Pegiel bin Okran Ka-12 — Naptali — Ahira bin Enan Kurban-kurban anu ku masing-masing kudu dibaktikeun teh sarua, nya eta: hiji baki perak anu beuratna 1,5 kilogram, hiji bokor perak anu beuratna 800 gram, timbanganana nurutkeun patokan Kemah PANGERAN. Duanana dieusi tipung sapinuhna campur minyak jetun, pikeun kurban kadaharan, hiji pisin emas anu beuratna 110 gram, pinuh ku seuseungitan, hiji sapi jalu, hiji domba jalu, hiji anak domba umur sataun keur kurban beuleuman, hiji embe keur kurban pamupus dosa. Tuluy dua sapi jalu, lima domba jalu, lima embe jalu, jeung lima anak domba anu umur sataunan keur kurban panarima.
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.