For the tabernacle of the LORD, which Moses made in the wilderness, and the altar of the burnt offering, were at that season in the high place at Gibeon.
The tabernacle of the LORD that Moses had made in the wilderness, along with the altar for burnt offerings, were at that time located at the high place in Gibeon.
This verse explains that the original worship tent and altar that Moses built were still being used for worship at Gibeon during David's time.
📚 Historical Context
This verse occurs during the incident when David conducted an unauthorized census and faced God's judgment. The tabernacle Moses constructed during Israel's 40 years in the wilderness had been moved to Gibeon, a city about 6 miles northwest of Jerusalem. Meanwhile, David had just set up a new altar on the threshing floor he purchased from Ornan the Jebusite, creating a temporary separation of Israel's worship sites.
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