And their forty sockets of silver; two sockets under one board, and two sockets under another board.
There will be forty silver bases in total - two silver bases under each board, and two silver bases under the next board.
This verse describes the specific foundation system for the tabernacle walls, with each wooden frame resting on two silver bases for stability.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of God's detailed instructions to Moses for building the tabernacle, the portable worship center for the Israelites during their wilderness journey. The silver bases were made from silver collected from the Israelites and served as the foundation for the wooden frames that formed the tabernacle's walls. These precise construction details ensured the sacred tent could be assembled and disassembled properly as the people traveled toward the Promised Land.
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