This is the sum of the tabernacle, even of the tabernacle of testimony, as it was counted, according to the commandment of Moses, for the service of the Levites, by the hand of Ithamar, son to Aaron the priest.
This is the complete inventory of the tabernacle (also called the tabernacle of testimony), as it was counted and recorded according to Moses' command. The counting was done for the Levites' service, under the supervision of Ithamar, who was Aaron the priest's son.
This verse introduces the official inventory count of all the materials used to build God's tabernacle, supervised by Aaron's son Ithamar as Moses commanded.
📚 Historical Context
The Israelites had just completed building the tabernacle in the wilderness, following God's detailed instructions given to Moses on Mount Sinai. The Levites were the tribe chosen by God to care for and transport the tabernacle, and accurate records were essential for accountability. Ithamar, one of Aaron's surviving sons, was given the responsibility of overseeing this important inventory process.
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