And they shall be eight boards, and their sockets of silver, sixteen sockets; two sockets under one board, and two sockets under another board.
There will be eight boards total, with their silver bases—sixteen bases in all. Each board will have two silver bases underneath it to support it.
This verse describes the specific number of wooden boards and silver bases needed to construct one wall of the tabernacle.
📚 Historical Context
This is part of God's detailed instructions to Moses for building the tabernacle, the portable tent where God would dwell among the Israelites during their wilderness journey. The tabernacle was constructed with precise measurements and materials, including boards made of acacia wood and bases made of silver, showing the importance and sacredness of this dwelling place for God.
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