Numbers 17:4 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Bible Comments

Before the testimony, i.e. before the ark of the testimony; either mediately, close by the veil behind which the ark stood; or rather immediately, within the veil in the most holy place, close by the ark, as may be gathered by comparing this place with Numbers 17:10, and with Hebrews 9:4. I will meet with you, and manifest my mind to you for the ending of this dispute.

Numbers 17:4

4 And thou shalt lay them up in the tabernacle of the congregation before the testimony, where I will meet with you.