Exodus 38

8 looking glasses. Brasen (or copper) or other metallic mirrors were a common female ornament among the Egyptians and Israelites.—the women assembling. Perhaps “of the serving” or ministering women, who served at the gate of the tabernacle of the congregation. The same Hebrew word is used with reference to the services of the priests: see Numb. iv. 23, 35, 39, etc.; viii. 25. A Jewish commentator, Aben Ezra, says, “They came daily to the tabernacle to pray, and to hear the words of the law.” See 1 Sam. ii. 22; Luke ii. 37.

25 the silver, etc. The talent being three thousand shekels, this exactly agrees with ver. 26. The value of the gold and silver was about £200,000; towards which the parting gifts of the Egyptians no doubt contributed largely.