The book of Exodus records the foundational events of Israel’s history, including the Exodus from Egypt, the making of the covenant and giving of the law on Mount Sinai, the breaking and renewing of the covenant, and the construction of and God’s presence in the tabernacle. These events are foundational for understanding God, the people of God, and the covenant that binds them together. As such, these stories provide a key for understanding the rest of the Israelites’ life with God as witnessed in
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