24 He placed the lampstand in the tent of meeting opposite the table on the south side of the tabernacle
24 And he put the candlestick in the tent of the congregation, over against the table, on the side of the tabernacle southward.
24 He put the lampstand in the tent of meeting, opposite the table on the south side of the tabernacle,
24 He placed the Lampstand in the Tent of Meeting opposite the Table on the south side of The Dwelling
24 He put the lampstand in the tabernacle of meeting, across from the table, on the south side of the tabernacle;
24 He set the lampstand in the Tabernacle across from the table on the south side of the Holy Place.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Exodus 40:24
Commentary on Exodus 40:16-33
(Read Exodus 40:16-33)
When the tabernacle and the furniture of it were prepared, they did not put off rearing it till they came to Canaan; but, in obedience to the will of God, they set it up in the midst of their camp. Those who are unsettled in the world, must not think that this will excuse want of religion; as if it were enough to begin to serve God when they begin to be settled in the world. No; a tabernacle for God is very needful, even in a wilderness, especially as we may be in another world before we come to fix in this. And we may justly fear lest we should deceive ourselves with a form of godliness. The thought that so few entered Canaan, should warn young persons especially, not to put off the care of their souls.