the tabernacle, the great glory of which was that it contained "the testimony", i.e., the "two tables" (Ex 38:21). The ark in which these tables were deposited was called the "ark of the testimony" (Ex 40:3), and also simply the "testimony" (Ex 27:21; 30:6).
In the tent of meeting outside the veil that is in front of the testimony, Aaron and his sons are to tend the lamp from evening until morning before the Lord. This is to be a permanent statute for the Israelites throughout their generations.
"You are to place the altar in front of the veil by the ark of the testimony-in front of the mercy seat that is over the testimony-where I will meet with you.
This is the inventory for the tabernacle, the tabernacle of the testimony, that was recorded at Moses' command. It was the work of the Levites under the direction of Ithamar son of Aaron the priest.
Put the ark of the testimony there, and screen off the ark with the veil.
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