Numbers 7:35

“And for a sacrifice of peace offerings, two oxen, five rams, five he goats, five lambs of the first year: this was the offering of Elizur the son of Shedeur.”

Where the Verse Sits

The preceding line reads “One kid of the goats for a sin offering:” The titled verse reads “And for a sacrifice of peace offerings, two oxen, five rams, five he goats, five lambs of the first year: this was the offering of Elizur the son of Shedeur.” The following line reads “On the fifth day Shelumiel the son of Zurishaddai, prince of the children of Simeon, did offer:” Together, these lines show how Numbers 7:35 functions within its immediate canonical and literary sequence.

What the Text Says

The verse records names and family relationships. Its purpose is genealogical: it preserves the identities and connections that carry the historical record forward. The wording does not assign motives, virtues, or failures to these people, so a sound reading should not add character claims that the verse itself does not make.

The verse first states “And for a sacrifice of peace offerings, two oxen, five rams, five he goats, five lambs of the first year:” It then adds “this was the offering of Elizur the son of Shedeur.” Reading both movements together prevents either half of the verse from being isolated from the other.

Why It Matters

Genealogical verses establish continuity between generations and locate individuals within the larger history recorded by Scripture. Their value lies in their precision. Names and relationships that may appear brief still belong to the Bible’s ordered account of families, tribes, inheritance, and covenant history.

For Reflection

This verse encourages careful attention to details that are easy to pass over. A responsible reader receives the names and relationships as written, does not invent a biography beyond the record, and allows the surrounding genealogy to define their place in the account.

Taken within its immediate setting, Numbers 7:35 has a clear place in the passage. Careful attention to its actual words provides a sound foundation for interpretation and response.