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Numbers 7:54
On the eighth day Gamaliel son of Pedahzur, the leader of the Manassites, drew near.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The text records the chronological marker of the eighth day during the tabernacle's consecration, as tribal leaders sequentially approach the altar. Gamaliel son of Pedahzur, identified as the leader of the Manassites, draws near to present his tribe's contribution.
The words — The phrase בַּ/יּוֹם֙ הַ/שְּׁמִינִ֔י (ba/i.yOm ha./she.mi.Ni) literally translates to "on the eighth day," fixing the event within a strict ritual timeline. The noun נָשִׂ֖יא (na.Si') denotes "leader" or "prince," confirming Gamaliel's official capacity over the tribe.
The thread — This verse aligns with Numbers 1:10 and Numbers 2:20, where Gamaliel son of Pedahzur is consistently named as the appointed leader over Manasseh. The narrative structure in Numbers 7 repeats this pattern of sequential tribal presentations without variation.
Why it lands — The text documents the ordered progression of the sanctuary inauguration without commentary, requiring the reader to track the fulfillment of the prescribed sequence. It establishes the administrative continuity of tribal leadership during the consecration period.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
On the eighth day offered Gamaliel the son of Pedahzur, prince of the children of Manasseh:
Cross-references
- Numbers 1:10 from the sons of Joseph: from Ephraim, Elishama son of Ammihud, and from Manasseh, Gamaliel son of Pedahzur;
- Numbers 2:20 The tribe of Manasseh will be next to it. The leader of the Manassites is Gamaliel son of Pedahzur,