On the seventh day Elishama the son of Ammihud, the chief of the people of Ephraim:
The princes went first in serving God, and rightly so: those with rank and wealth must lead in devotion, not merely protect religion with their power but practice it themselves. Great men who neglect piety are unfaithful stewards; their public example either draws others toward God or leaves them without excuse.
AI summary
Commenting on Numbers 7:10-89
On the twelfth day Ahira the son of Enan, prince of the children of Naphtali, offered. See Num 1:15. . Numbers 7:79 num 7:79 num 7:79 num 7:79His offering was one silver charger,.... See Gill on Num 7:13.
On the seventh day--Surprise has been expressed by some that this work of presentation was continued on the Sabbath. But assuming that the seventh day referred to was a Sabbath (which is uncertain), the work was of a directly religious character, and perfectly in accordance with the design of the sacred day.