(30) And he set the laver between the tent . . . and the altar.--On the bronze laver and its position in the Tabernacle, see the Notes on Exodus 30:18.

Verse 30. - He set the laver. As directed in ver. 7. For the position of the laver, see Exodus 30:18.

40:16-33 When the tabernacle and the furniture of it were prepared, they did not put off rearing it till they came to Canaan; but, in obedience to the will of God, they set it up in the midst of their camp. Those who are unsettled in the world, must not think that this will excuse want of religion; as if it were enough to begin to serve God when they begin to be settled in the world. No; a tabernacle for God is very needful, even in a wilderness, especially as we may be in another world before we come to fix in this. And we may justly fear lest we should deceive ourselves with a form of godliness. The thought that so few entered Canaan, should warn young persons especially, not to put off the care of their souls.And he set the laver between the tent of the congregation and the altar,.... Of which position, see Exodus 30:18.

and put water there to wash withal; for the priests to wash their hands and feet with; a type of that laver or fountain opened for the house of David and inhabitants of Jerusalem to wash in, Zechariah 13:1.