- Description of The Table of the Showbread
- Made of acacia wood
- Two cubits in length
- A cubit in width
- A cubit and a half tall
- Overlaid with pure gold
- Molding of gold all around
- A frame of a handbreadth all around with gold molding for the frame all around. Google sources say that a handbreadth is about the size of the palm of the hand or wide as four fingers.
- Four rings of gold were to be placed on the four corners that are at the four legs close to the frame. They are holders for the poles to bear the table.
- The poles were to be made of acacia wood and overlaid with gold to carry the table.
The dishes, pans, pitchers and bowls for pouring were to be made of pure gold.
God said that the showbread shall be set on the table before Him always.
- Description of The Gold Lampstand
- Made of pure gold
- Hammered work (Google source – Work in thin metal having the design hammered or beaten by hand.
- Its shaft, branches, bowls, ornamental knobs and flowers were all to be made of one piece.
- Six branches were to come out of its sides, with three on each side.
- Each branch should have three bowls in the likeness of almond blossoms with ornamental knobs and flowers.
- On the lampstand itself there should be four bowls shaped like almond blossoms, each with its ornamental knob and flower.
- A knob should be under each set of branches as they extend from the lampstand and all from one hammered piece of pure gold.
Seven lamps were to be made for the lampstand to give light in front of it. The wick-trimmers and their trays were to be made of pure gold. It was to be made of a talent of pure gold, with all these accessories. Various Google sources said a talent of gold ranged from 66 pounds to 125 pounds.
God told Moses to see that all was made according to the pattern that was shown to him on the mountain.
In Exodus 12:35-36, we are told that the Israelites asked the Egyptians for articles of silver, gold and clothing. God gave them favor in the sight of the Egyptians and thus the Israelites plundered them. So, I will venture to say that some of the gold that was used for the Ark of the Testimony, the Mercy Seat, the Table for the Showbread, the Gold Lampstand and other articles as we continue our Biblical journey came from the Egyptians. It’s amazing how God took the enemies’ possessions and turned them into items for His glory. Also, normally when you’re trying to make a quick exit, you carry as little as possible. The fact that the Israelites had so much in their possession shows that God was truly on their side.
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All are simply BEAUTIFUL…
The Table for the Showbread
The Table for the Showbread with tableware
The Table for the Showbread with Showbread
The Gold Lampstand
The Gold Lampstand with Seven Lamps
With examples of these, I can only continue to image how beautiful Heaven is…..
God has been extending favor since the beginning of time.
It is truly amazing how God took the enemies’ possessions and turned them into items for His glory. God is still protecting us from enemies (known and unknown). Thank you GOD! God is always be on our side. The side of those that love Him!
See you in Exodus 26.
I love your comment, Pennee, regarding God taking the enemies’ possessions and turning them into items for His glory! Look at God!