_A.M. 2513. B.C. 1491._ Here is an account, (1,) _ Of the making of the brazen altar, Exodus 38:1; Exodus 38:7; and the laver, Exodus 38:8._ (2,) _ The preparing of the hangings for the enclosing of the court in which the tabernacle was to stand, Exodus 38:9._ (3,) _ A summary account of the gol... [ Continue Reading ]
Having finished the furniture of the house itself, Bezaleel, and those who were employed under him, proceeded next to that of the court of the tabernacle, where the sacrifices and services were commonly performed; wherein first they made _the great brazen altar_ for burnt- sacrifices, with all its a... [ Continue Reading ]
_He made the laver of brass_ The brass _font_ for the priests to wash in before service, Exodus 30:18. This laver signified the provision that is made in the gospel for cleansing our souls from the pollution of sin by the atoning blood of Christ and the regenerating Spirit of God, that we may be fit... [ Continue Reading ]
_He made the court_ The inner utensils of the court being thus completed, they proceeded to make the court itself, which was a large oblong square, fenced in with thick, well-wrought hangings; the size, dimensions, and workmanship of each side whereof have been described in Exodus 27:9. This court r... [ Continue Reading ]
_This is the sum of the tabernacle_ That is, this is the charge of the foregoing work of the tabernacle, under the direction of the two chief workmen. _For the service of the Levites, by the hand of Ithamar_ The particle _for_ is not in the original, and therefore it may be better rendered, _By the... [ Continue Reading ]