“Also the children of those that had been carried away, which were come out of the captivity, offered burnt offerings unto the God of Israel, twelve bullocks for all Israel, ninety and six rams, seventy and seven lambs, twelve he goats for a sin offering: all this was a burnt offering unto the Lord.”
The exiles offered burnt offerings to the God of Israel, twelve for all Israel, ninety-six lambs as a sin offering, and seventy-two goats, making the offering according to the law. The offering of sacrifices represents the community\'s gratitude for God\'s protection during the journey and their recommitment to covenant worship at the restored temple. The specific numbers—twelve for the tribes, ninety-six lambs, seventy-two goats—suggest careful planning of the offerings and concern for proper representation and adequate sacrifice. This verse demonstrates that arrival at the promised destination appropriately culminates in ritual recommitment to God\'s worship.
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