1. The Lord said to Moses,
2. “On the first day of the first month set up the Tent of the Lord's presence.
3. Place in it the Covenant Box containing the Ten Commandments and put the curtain in front of it.
4. Bring in the table and place the equipment on it. Also bring in the lampstand and set up the lamps on it.
5. Put the gold altar for burning incense in front of the Covenant Box and hang the curtain at the entrance of the Tent.
6. Put in front of the Tent the altar for burning offerings.
7. Put the washbasin between the Tent and the altar and fill it with water.
8. Put up the surrounding enclosure and hang the curtain at its entrance.