Bible Strands
Numbers 7:24
On the third day Eliab son of Helon, the leader of the Zebulunites, drew near.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The text places Eliab son of Helon, identified as the leader of the Zebulunites, at the altar on the third day of a sequence of tribal presentations. He approaches to deliver his gift immediately after Nethanel’s offering and before the next leader’s contribution.
The words — נָשִׂ֖יא (na.Si') designates the appointed chief or ruler, and הַ/שְּׁלִישִׁ֔י (ha./she.li.Shi) fixes the event to the third sequential day.
The thread — This same Eliab son of Helon appears as Zebulun’s assigned chief in Numbers 1:9 and 2:7, linking the dedication offerings to the earlier census and camp deployment.
Why it lands — The verse documents a rigid, day-by-day rotation of tribal representatives approaching the altar, requiring the reader to note the ordered succession without elevating any single leader’s role.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
On the third day Eliab the son of Helon, prince of the children of Zebulun, did offer:
Cross-references
- Numbers 1:9 from Zebulun, Eliab son of Helon;
- Numbers 2:7 Next will be the tribe of Zebulun. The leader of the Zebulunites is Eliab son of Helon,