Exodus 40:2 gives the exact date for setting up the tabernacle — the first day of the first month — which Moses follows precisely in verse 17.

Exodus 40:16 reports Moses' obedience; the setup in 40:17 is the direct result of that faithfulness.

Exodus 26:30 commands to rear up the tabernacle according to the pattern — a directive Moses executes in verse 17.

Numbers 7:1 recounts the same day of setting up the tabernacle, adding details of anointing and sanctification.

Numbers 9:1 shares the same date — first month of second year — providing a chronological anchor.