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Since the tabernacle contained the ark of the covenant (also called the ark of the Testimony), it is called the tabernacle of the Testimony.
The very large amount of metal listed here includes more than one metric ton (about 1,000 kilograms) of gold, almost four metric tons (about 4,000 kilograms) of silver, and two and a half metric tons (about 2,500 kilograms) of bronze.
This large supply shows how eager the Egyptians were to send the Israelites away. The Egyptians gave the Israelites whatever they asked for so that they would leave quickly (see 12:35–36).
Pure Worship Temple Design as a Picture of God's Truth The Tabernacle
Parallels
People
Aaron: Moses' brother, first high priest of Israel Ithamar: Youngest son of Aaron; served as priest Levi: Son of Jacob; progenitor of the Levites Moses: Prophet who led Israel out of Egypt
Glossary
Biblical Concept of Law Book of Exodus Deuteronomy, Book of History of Israel Leviticus, Book of Priests and Levites Tabernacle
Topics
Ithamar: Entrusted with Monies of the Tabernacle Tabernacle: Called The: Tabernacle of Testimony or Witness Tabernacle: The One Instituted by Moses Was Called of Testimony