Exo 38:21-29 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Exod 38:21-29: 38:21-29 The immense amount of metal reported in this inventory of materials (more than a ton of gold , almost four tons of silver , and two and a half tons of bronze ) reflects the Egyptians’ eagerness to get the Israelites out of Egypt, giving the Israelites anything they asked for in order to hurry them on their way (see 12:35-36 ). 38:21 Since the Tabernacle contained the Ark of the Covenant, it is called the Tabernacle of the Covenant .

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‏ Exodus 38:21-29

Summary for Exod 38:21-29: 38:21-29 ^a The immense amount of metal reported in this inventory of materials (more than a ton of gold, almost four tons of silver, and two and a half tons of bronze) reflects the Egyptians’ eagerness to get the Israelites out of Egypt, giving the Israelites anything they asked for in order to hurry them on their way (see 12:35-36 ^b). 38:21 ^c Since the Tabernacle contained the Ark of the Covenant, it is called the Tabernacle of the Covenant.
38:26 ^d For the earlier discussion of this tax, see 30:11-16 ^e. The sanctuary shekel was evidently the standard against which other weights were measured for accuracy.

• 603,550: See study note on 12:37.