Exodus 40

Moses is commanded to set up the tabernacle, the first day of the first month of the second year of their departure from Egypt, Exodus 40:1 , Exodus 40:2 . The ark to be put into it, Exodus 40:3 . The table and candlestick to be brought in also with the golden altar, Exodus 40:4 , Exodus 40:5 . The altar of burnt-offering to be set up before the door, and the laver between the tent and the altar, Exodus 40:6 , Exodus 40:7 . The court to be set up, Exodus 40:8 . The tabernacle and its utensils to be anointed, Exodus 40:9-11 . Aaron and his sons to be washed, clothed, and anointed, Exodus 40:12-15 . All these things are done accordingly, Exodus 40:16 . The tabernacle is erected; and all its utensils, etc., placed in it on the first of the first month of the second year, vv. 17-33. The cloud covers the tent, and the glory of the Lord fills the tabernacle, so that even Moses is not able to enter, Exodus 40:34 , Exodus 40:35 . When they were to journey, the cloud was taken up; when to encamp, the cloud rested on the tabernacle, Exodus 40:36 , Exodus 40:37 . A cloud by day and a fire by night was upon the tabernacle, in the sight of all the Israelites, through the whole course of the journeyings, Exodus 40:38 .