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These are the reckonings of the Mishkan, the Mishkan of Testimony, which were reckoned at Moshe’s behest. (38:21)

Sforno cites various differences that distinguished the Mishkan from its two successors, the Batei Mikdash.  He posits that  these differences ensured the Mishkan’s eternal viability, providing that it would never  fall into the hands of enemies and be destroyed.  First, the Mishkan contained the two Luchos:  Second, it was initiated through Moshe Rabbeinu; Third, the avodah, service,  was carried out through Isamar Hakohen and the Leviim.  Fourth, the fact that Betzalel was the architect and builder of the Mishkan helped to guarantee its everlasting nature.  Indeed, all those who occupied themselves with the building of the Mishkan were men of…

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