Exodus 40:4

The table. — The “table of shewbread” is thus commonly designated. (See Exodus 35:13; Exodus 37:10; Exodus 39:36; Exodus 40:22.)

And set in order the things... — The twelve loaves are the “things” specially intended (see Exodus 40:23). Whether the frankincense also is glanced at (Leviticus 24:7) may be doubted. It was perhaps an addition to the earliest ritual.

The candlestick. — See Exodus 25:31.

And light the lamps. — Not necessarily at once, but at the close of the day. (See Exodus 30:8.)