Before the testimony - See Numbers 17:10 note.

Where I will meet with you.—Rather, where I meet with you.

And you shall lay them up in the tabernacle. The place itself played a significant role in the conclusive decision of the matter, because …

And thou shalt lay them up in the tabernacle of the
congregation
In the most holy pla…

It is an instance of the grace of God that, having worked various miracles to punish sin, He would work one more to prevent it. Twelve rods or stav…