15th Century BC (Traditional Dating of the Exodus)
The Israelites, having been delivered from Egyptian bondage, are now in the wilderness, receiving instructions from God on how to worship Him and live as His covenant people.
The Israelites are a nomadic group in the wilderness, not yet settled in the Promised Land. They are under the leadership of Moses, who acts as their intermediary with God.
The events occur at Mount Sinai, where the Israelites are camped during their journey from Egypt to the Promised Land.
The Israelites are being formed into a distinct nation with unique religious practices centered around the worship of Yahweh. The instructions for the Tabernacle reflect a shift from Egyptian polytheism to monotheistic worship.
Moses
Leader of the Israelites and mediator of God's instructions for the construction of the Tabernacle.