Exodus 26:37

Five pillars. — The odd number is surprising, especially compared with the “four pillars” of the interior (Exodus 26:32), until we remember that a tent such as that described must have a pillar, or tent-pole, in the middle of its gable-end, and an equal number of supports on either side. It is, in fact, this fifth pillar which, together with the use of the word ’ohel, gives to the tent theory of Mr. Fergusson, now generally adopted, its solid basis.

Their hooks. — The hooks from which the hanging was to be suspended. (Comp. Exodus 26:32.)

Sockets of brass. — Rather, “of bronze.” (See Note on Exodus 25:3.)