Exodus 37:25

And he made the incense altar of shittim wood: the length of it was a cubit, and the breadth of it a cubit; it was foursquare; and two cubits was the height of it; the horns thereof were of the same.

Cross-reference

Exodus 30:1-5 gives the original command for this altar of incense, showing Bezalel's exact obedience in construction.

Exodus 40:5 Historical context

Exodus 40:5 specifies the placement of this altar before the ark of the testimony, completing the tabernacle arrangement.

Exodus 40:26 Historical context

Exodus 40:26 records the actual placement of this altar inside the tent of meeting before the veil.

Exodus 40:27 Historical context

Exodus 40:27 shows the first use of this altar with incense, as the Lord commanded Moses.

Exodus 31:8 Historical context

In Exodus 31:8, the golden altar is listed among the tabernacle items that Bezalel is commanded to make.

Exodus 35:15 Historical context

In Exodus 35:15, the altar of incense is included in the list of materials and items for the tabernacle.

2 Chronicles 26:16 recounts King Uzziah's proud incense offering on this same altar, contrasting proper use with sin.

Luke 1:9 Historical context

Luke 1:9 describes Zechariah entering the temple to burn incense on this altar, showing its continued use in worship.

Luke 1:10 Parallel

Luke 1:10 shows the people praying outside while incense is offered on this altar, linking incense with prayer.

In Revelation 8:3, the heavenly golden altar receives incense with the saints' prayers, directly echoing the tabernacle altar.

In Revelation 8:4, the incense rising with prayers fulfills the symbolic purpose of the golden altar.

Numbers 3:31 Historical context

In Numbers 3:31, the golden altar is mentioned among the Kohathites' charge to carry in the tabernacle.

Numbers 4:11 Historical context

In Numbers 4:11, the golden altar is specifically described with its covering and poles for transport.

1 Kings 7:48 Historical context

In 1 Kings 7:48, Solomon's temple includes the same golden altar, continuing the tabernacle tradition.

2 Chronicles 4:19 Historical context

In 2 Chronicles 4:19, the golden altar is listed among Solomon's temple vessels, mirroring the tabernacle.

Luke 1:11 Historical context

In Luke 1:11, Zechariah ministers at the golden altar of incense in the temple, the same altar type.