Numbers 7:29
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 Eliab the son of Helon.
NUMBERS 7:29
This verse lists the final element of Eliab’s third-day offerings: a peace offering consisting of two oxen, five rams, five male goats, and five lambs. The peace offering (also called the fellowship offering) celebrates communal harmony with God and with one another, often associated with thanksgiving and a shared meal. The generous and abundant provision shows the joy and gratitude of the community in answering God’s presence with generous, celebratory offerings. The repetition of this pattern across the tribes reinforces the theme of unity and shared worship in the presence of God.
The peace offering emphasizes communion with God and the community. It speaks to the idea that worship involves not only sacrifice but fellowship, hospitality, and shared blessing. It foreshadows the future Christian sense of peace with God through Christ and the reconciliation of diverse peoples within God’s family.
Apply by cultivating times of thankfulness and shared meals with others. Look for opportunities to bless neighbors or church members with hospitality: a meal, a card, or an invitation. Make your generosity and shared fellowship a tangible sign of God’s peace at work in your community.
Cross-References: Leviticus 7:11-18; Romans 12:13; Galatians 6:2; James 5:16