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Moshe was commanded to erect two altars in the Sanctuary. The first – “and you will make the altar of acacia wood…and cover it with copper” (Shemos 27:1-8) – and the second – “and you will make an altar for incense…and cover it with pure gold” (Shemos 30:1-10). In the Temple the copper altar was replaced by one of stone but the golden altar remained.
We explore the various altars.
Moshe was commanded to erect two altars in the Sanctuary. The first – “and you will make the altar of acacia wood…and cover it with copper” (Shemos 27:1-8) – and the second – “and you will make an altar for incense…and cover it with pure gold” (Shemos 30:1-10). In the Temple the copper altar was replaced by one of stone but the golden altar remained. Essential differences between the altars: Aside from being built of different materials, there are essential differences between the altars.