Moses was to make an altar for burning incense and put it in the tabernacle in front of the veil that separated the Holy Place and the Most Holy Place.
It was to be 1 cubit wide, 1 cubit long, and 2 cubits tall.
God told Moses to make it out of acacia wood and cover it with gold.
Rings were to be attached to its molding so that it could be carried with poles.
Aaron was to offer incense on it every morning and evening.
Once a year, Aaron was to “make atonement” on the altar once a year.
THE CENSUS OFFERING (30:11-16):
When Moses made a census of the Israelites, he was to collect a half-shekel offering from each person over the age of 20.
The offering was to be “a ransom” for the life of the people.
The money was devoted to the expenses of the Tabernacle.
