Construction

Building The Tabernacle - Exodus 36:1 – 36:38 (commentary)

This chapter describes the construction of the tabernacle. The information is almost identical to that given in (Ex. 26:12-13), however, the sequence of construction differs from the order given in chapter 26. The skilled workers began the task of making the sanctuary, but…

Materials For The Tabernacle - Exodus 38:1 – 38:20 (commentary)

The first part of this chapter continues with the construction of the tabernacle furnishings (vv. 1-8). Following this is a description of the items placed in the tabernacle courtyard (vv. 9-20). 1. The Altar for Offering Sacrifices…

Many Preferred The Comfort of Babylon - Ezra 2:1 – 2:13 (commentary)

Zerubbabel was the undisputed leader of this group of returning Jews to Jerusalem and he was officially appointed governor of this new settlement. This chapter lists the names the families of those who returned. The entire company is said to have totaled 42,360 (v. 64). This is e …