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 # the bronze altar that was before Yahweh
 
-"the bronze altar that was in Yahweh's presence." Since the temple is Yahweh's dwelling place among his people, the altar is described as being in his presence.
+"the bronze altar that was in Yahweh's presence." The altar is described as being in his presence.