If we talk about Numbers 7 in detail,

Chapter 7 of Numbers contains information about the dedication of the tabernacle and the gifts offered by the leaders of each tribe. This chapter mainly consists of a detailed record of the gifts offered by the leaders of the twelve tribes of Israel for the dedication of the tabernacle.

1. Dedication of the tabernacle and offering of gifts (Numbers 7:1-89)

Day of Dedication of the Tabernacle (7:1)

• On the day the tabernacle was built, Moses anointed it and sanctified it. All the equipment and foundation of the tabernacle were also anointed and sanctified.

Gifts offered by leaders of each tribe (7:2-3)

• Leaders of the tribes of Israel brought gifts to Moses for the dedication of the tabernacle. The leaders were the heads of each tribe, and they brought gifts from their chariots and gifts from their hands.

Gifts from each tribe (7:4-88)

• List of gifts:
  • He offered 6 carts and 12 oxen (7:3).
  • The carts and oxen were distributed to the Levites to carry the burden of the tabernacle (7:4-9).
  • Each leader took turns offering offerings, one per day (7:10-11).

Detailed list of gifts for each tribe:

• Day 1: Amminadab son of Nahshon, tribe of Judah (7:12-17)
  • One silver tray, one silver bowl, one gold incense burner
  • Burnt offerings, sin offerings, peace offerings, etc.
• Day 2: Nethanel son of Zuar, tribe of Issachar (7:18-23)
  • One silver tray, one silver bowl, one gold incense burner
  • Burnt offerings, sin offerings, peace offerings, etc.
• Day 3: Eliab son of Helon, tribe of Zebulun (7:24-29)
  • One silver tray, one silver bowl, one gold incense burner
  • Burnt offerings, sin offerings, peace offerings, etc.
• Day 4: Elizur son of Shedeul, of the tribe of Reuben (7:30-35)
  • One silver tray, one silver bowl, one gold incense burner
  • Burnt offerings, sin offerings, peace offerings, etc.
• Day 5: Shelumiel, son of Zurishaddai, tribe of Simeon (7:36-41)
  • One silver tray, one silver bowl, one gold incense burner
  • Burnt offerings, sin offerings, peace offerings, etc.
• Day 6: Eliasaph son of Duel, tribe of Gad (7:42-47)
  • One silver tray, one silver bowl, one gold incense burner
  • Burnt offerings, sin offerings, peace offerings, etc.
• Seventh day: Elishama son of Ammihud, of the tribe of Ephraim (7:48-53)
  • One silver tray, one silver bowl, one gold incense burner
  • Burnt offerings, sin offerings, peace offerings, etc.
• Day 8: Gamaliel son of Pedazur, of the tribe of Manasseh (7:54-59)
  • One silver tray, one silver bowl, one gold incense burner
  • Burnt offerings, sin offerings, peace offerings, etc.
• Day 9: Abidan son of Gideoni, tribe of Benjamin (7:60-65)
  • One silver tray, one silver bowl, one gold incense burner
  • Burnt offerings, sin offerings, peace offerings, etc.
• Day 10: Ahiesher son of Ammishaddai, tribe of Dan (7:66-71)
  • One silver tray, one silver bowl, one gold incense burner
  • Burnt offerings, sin offerings, peace offerings, etc.
• Day 11: Pagiel son of Ocran, tribe of Asher (7:72-77)
  • One silver tray, one silver bowl, one gold incense burner
  • Burnt offerings, sin offerings, peace offerings, etc.
• Day 12: Ahira son of Enan, tribe of Naphtali (7:78-83)
  • One silver tray, one silver bowl, one gold incense burner
  • Burnt offerings, sin offerings, peace offerings, etc.

Total gifts from each tribe (7:84-88)

• Total silver trays : 12 silver trays (130 shekels each)
• Total silver bowls : 12 silver bowls (70 shekels each)
• Total number of gold incense burners : 12 gold incense burners (10 shekel each)
• Total burnt offerings : 12 young bulls, 12 rams, and 12 one-year-old lambs.
• Total sin offering : 12 male goats
• Total peace offerings : 24 cows, 60 rams, 60 male goats, 60 young rams.

2. Meeting between Moses and God (Numbers 7:89)

• When Moses entered the Tent of Meeting and spoke with God, he heard God's voice coming from between the cherubim on the Mercy Seat.

conclusion

Chapter 7 of Numbers shows dedication and obedience to God through the dedication of the tabernacle and the gifts offered by leaders of each tribe. Additionally, the image of Moses hearing God's presence and words through his encounter with God symbolizes an important principle of faith. These records emphasize the importance of offerings to God and the centrality of worship in the tabernacle, and symbolically demonstrate the unity and devotion of the community.