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The Tabernacle

The Tabernacle Place

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28.5394°N, 33.9750°E View on Map

About The Tabernacle

The Tabernacle was the portable sanctuary that Israel built according to God's instructions at Mount Sinai. It served as God's dwelling place among His people during the wilderness wanderings and early settlement in Canaan. It contained the Ark of the Covenant, the altar, and the holy place.

MosesLinked to this placeMosesReceived the tabernacle pattern from God on Mount Sinai

History of The Tabernacle

  1. Exodusc. 1445 BC

    God gives Moses detailed instructions for the tabernacle

    EXO 25-27
  2. Exodusc. 1445 BC

    Tabernacle completed; God's glory fills it

    EXO 40:33-34
  3. Conquestc. 1400 BC

    Tabernacle set up at Shiloh

    JOS 18:1
  4. United Monarchyc. 1000 BC

    David brings the Ark to Jerusalem; tabernacle remains at Gibeon

    1CH 16:39

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Biblical Significance of The Tabernacle

The tabernacle (mishkan, 'dwelling place') was God's portable sanctuary during Israel's wilderness wanderings. Its elaborate design symbolized heavenly realities and pointed to Christ. The outer court represented separation from sin; the Holy Place showed ongoing worship and service; the Most Holy Place housed God's presence above the Ark. Every element - the lampstand, bread, altar, curtains - taught truths about approaching God. The tabernacle was the pattern for Solomon's temple and a shadow of heavenly things.

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