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1490 Of the cloud, see Exo_13:21. The tabernacle, namely,
the tent of the testimony, or, the tabernacle towards or above the tent of the testimony, i.e. that part of the tabernacle in which was the testimony, or the ark of the testimony; for there the cloudy pillar stood, Lev_16:2. This was an evident token of God’s special presence with and providence over them. See Exo_14:20,24 Psa 105:39. And this cloud was easily distinguished from other clouds, both by its peculiar figure and by its constant residence in that place.
The appearance of fire; that they might better discern it, and direct themselves and their journeys or stations by it.