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The story of exodus 38




Bezalel continued his work on the Tabernacle’s furnishings with great care and devotion.

He made the bronze altar for burnt offerings, carefully building it with acacia wood and covering it with bronze. It stood sturdy and strong, ready to be used for sacrifices before the Lord. Around its base, he made a bronze grating halfway down, supported by four bronze rings on the legs. Poles of acacia wood, covered with bronze, were placed through the rings so the altar could be carried. Alongside the altar, Bezalel crafted all the necessary bronze utensils—the pots, shovels, basins, forks, and fire pans—each made to serve its sacred purpose.

Next, he built the basin for washing, made of bronze and placed between the Tabernacle and the altar. The basin was used by the priests to wash their hands and feet before entering the holy place, symbolizing purification.

Around the Tabernacle, Bezalel set up the courtyard, made of fine linen curtains with bronze bases and posts. The curtains were held firmly by silver hooks and bronze clasps, enclosing the sacred space.

He also made the gate of the courtyard from blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, woven artistically with fine linen. This gate was supported by bronze posts and bases.

Throughout the process, every detail was made exactly as God had commanded Moses. The Israelites brought their offerings faithfully, and all the materials were used wisely and with great care.

When the work was complete, Moses carefully counted all the materials used: the silver, gold, bronze, blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, fine linen, goat hair, ram skins dyed red, and the acacia wood used for the Tabernacle and its furnishings.

The total was recorded, showing the faithfulness and generosity of the people who had contributed to building the sacred home for God’s presence.


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