Yahweh had redeemed the Israelites from bondage. He had made a covenant with them and had given them laws. He had promised, on condition of their o…

Oil for the light. —It is assumed that the “sanctuary,” which is to be built (Exodus 25:8), will need to be lit. Oil t…

Oil for the light
For the light of the lamps in the candlestick: this was oil olive, as the Targum of Jonathan, and …

God chose the people of Israel to be a peculiar people to himself, above all people, and he himself would be their King. He ordered a royal palace …