Verse 50
50. Tabernacle of testimony In the Hebrew these words are not the same as in the first verse. They should have been translated the dwelling, or abode of the Law. See the Hebrew of Exodus 38:21. The tables of the Law the two tables of stone were kept in the tabernacle. Exodus 31:18.
They shall bear the tabernacle In this service each of the three Levitical families had its separate department. The Gershonites carried the hangings and cords. They were allowed two wagons and four oxen to each. The Kohathites carried on their shoulders the ark, table of show-bread, candlestick, two altars, and hangings of the holy of holies. The Merarites transported the frameboards, pillars, bars, etc., with the aid of four wagons and eight oxen.
And shall encamp round about the tabernacle The Gershonites on the west, the Kohathites on the south, the Merarites on the north, and the priests on the east or front. See Numbers 3:23-38. They were allowed to take no part in the services of the altar. Numbers 18:2-7.
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