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24:1-9 Oil and Bread of the Presence. The placement of this text directly after a discussion of the Israelite festal calendar (ch. 23) appears peculiar. But its placement here may be to remind the Israelites not to forget the daily tabernacle activities in light of the annual festivals just discussed.

24:5-9 The twelve loaves symbolize the 12 tribes of Israel as they stand in the presence of God. In Ex. 25:30 they are called "the bread of the Presence." New loaves are to be set out on each Sabbath without exception. This is important because it is a sign of the covenant between the 12 tribes of Israel and God.

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