One of those things that are very hard to get an answer to!! We saw a Noah's ark picture with two elephants and two giraffes walking into the ark, and when I pointed out to my kids that there were two elephants and (depending on how you read the text) at least 7 giraffes. I asked my kids why they brought 7 oxen, giraffes, sheep etc.. onto the ark, and my kids said it was so that they'd have enough to eat during the stay on the ark and afterwards.

Sacrificial animals is w/o question on of the reasons, but simply having enough food was another. You don't eat a lion, so only two were needed.

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Tim Vaughan, 48 years old, member Redeemer OPC, Santa Maria CA.