In the tabernacle of the congregation without the vail, which is before the testimony, Aaron and his sons shall order it from evening to morning before the LORD: it shall be a statute for ever unto their generations on the behalf of the children of Israel.
In the tent of meeting, outside the curtain that hangs in front of the ark containing God's laws, Aaron and his sons must keep the lamp burning from evening until morning in the LORD's presence. This is to be a lasting rule for all their descendants, representing the people of Israel.
God is establishing that Aaron's family must keep the sacred lamp burning continually in the tabernacle as a permanent responsibility for all future generations.
📚 Historical Context
This instruction was given to Moses while the Israelites were camped at Mount Sinai, establishing the priestly duties for worship in the portable tabernacle. Aaron was Moses' brother and had been chosen as the first high priest, with his descendants forming the priestly line. The tabernacle served as God's dwelling place among the Israelites during their 40 years of wilderness wandering.
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