21. The chest was brought into the tent and set behind the curtain in the most holy place. These things were done exactly as the Lord had commanded Moses.
22. The table for the sacred bread was put along the north wall of the holy place,
23. after which the bread was set on the table.
24. The lampstand was put along the south wall,
25. then the lamps were attached to it there in the presence of the Lord.
26. The gold incense altar was set up in front of the curtain,
27. and sweet-smelling incense was burnt on it. These things were done exactly as the Lord had commanded Moses.
28. The curtain was hung at the entrance to the sacred tent.
29. Then the altar for offering sacrifices was put in front of the tent, and animal sacrifices and gifts of grain were offered there.
30. The large bronze bowl was placed between the altar and the entrance to the tent. It was filled with water,
31. then Moses and Aaron, together with Aaron's sons, washed their hands and feet.
32. In fact, they washed each time before entering the tent or offering sacrifices at the altar. These things were done exactly as the Lord had commanded Moses.
33. Finally, Moses had the curtain hung around the courtyard.
34. Suddenly the sacred tent was covered by a thick cloud and filled with the glory of the Lord.
35. And so, Moses could not enter the tent.