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== The Consecration ==

== The Consecration ==

In the first year of the journey following the [[Exodus of Israel]], [[God]] gave to [[Moses]] the detailed design of the [[Tabernacle]], its courtyard, and its various coverings, hangings, and furniture. The tabernacle parts, furniture, and other accessories were fabricated in the first year. On 1 Abib 2514 AM (April 17, 1490 BC), the tabernacle was set up, and the indwelling or ''shekinah'' glory of God filled the [[Holy Place]].<ref name=Ussher>James Ussher, ''The Annals of the World'', Green Forest, AR: Master Books, 2003, pghh. 211, 213</ref> ({{Bible ref|book=Exodus|chap=40|verses=2,17,34}}) On the fifteenth day of that month (the anniversary of the Exodus), the Israelites observed their second [[Passover]].<ref name=Ussher/>

In the first year of the journey following the [[Exodus of Israel]], [[God]] gave to [[Moses]] the detailed design of the [[Tabernacle]], its courtyard, and its various coverings, hangings, and furniture. The tabernacle parts, furniture, and other accessories were fabricated in the first year. On 1 Abib 2514 AM (April 17, 1490 BC), the tabernacle was set up, and the indwelling or ''[[shekinah]]'' glory of God filled the [[Holy Place]].<ref name=Ussher>James Ussher, ''The Annals of the World'', Green Forest, AR: Master Books, 2003, pghh. 211, 213</ref> ({{Bible ref|book=Exodus|chap=40|verses=2,17,34}}) On the fifteenth day of that month (the anniversary of the Exodus), the Israelites observed their second [[Passover]].<ref name=Ussher/>

Beginning in the first say of the second month (1 Zif 2514 AM, May 17, 1490 BC), the first census of Israel was completed.<ref name =Ussher2>Ussher, ''op. cit.'', pghh. 214-215</ref> ({{Bible ref|book=Numbers|chap=1|verses=1}}) Also, Aaron and his sons began the seven-day period of ''consecration'' so that they could begin to perform their sacerdotal duties. On the eighth day, Aaron dedicated the [[Brass Altar]] outside the [[Holy Place]] by offering the first sacrifices on it. God sent His own fire from heaven to kindle the fire in the altar, and this was the fire that the priests were to use in the performance of their duties.<ref name=Ussher3>Ussher, ''op. cit.'', pghh. 223-234</ref> Furthermore, God had commanded that the priests never allow this fire to go out. ({{Bible ref|book=Leviticus|chap=6|verses=12-13}})

Beginning in the first say of the second month (1 Zif 2514 AM, May 17, 1490 BC), the first census of Israel was completed.<ref name =Ussher2>Ussher, ''op. cit.'', pghh. 214-215</ref> ({{Bible ref|book=Numbers|chap=1|verses=1}}) Also, Aaron and his sons began the seven-day period of ''consecration'' so that they could begin to perform their sacerdotal duties. On the eighth day, Aaron dedicated the [[Brass Altar]] outside the [[Holy Place]] by offering the first sacrifices on it. God sent His own fire from heaven to kindle the fire in the altar, and this was the fire that the priests were to use in the performance of their duties.<ref name=Ussher3>Ussher, ''op. cit.'', pghh. 223-234</ref> Furthermore, God had commanded that the priests never allow this fire to go out. ({{Bible ref|book=Leviticus|chap=6|verses=12-13}})