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The Silver
Trumpets
The two silver
trumpets were used to announce removal of the camp, special festivals, the Year
of Jubilee, war, or any other notable event (Numbers
10:2-10), which were to
be a single piece (probably manufactured like the pipes of the
candelabrum). They were straight as represented on the Arch of Titus where they are exhibited as about equal to each other in average diameter.
The
Silver Decanter
This silver
decanter was designed for the Wine Libation. Wine is poured on the outer
altar twice daily -- in the morning and evening, to accompany the daily ("tamid")
sacrifices.
The Lyre
The lyre played in
the Temple had seven strings. According to tradition, the lyre that will
be played in the future will feature ten strings, and this is how the instrument
has been reproduced by the Temple Institute and by the artist of this exhibit
David Hamilton. The design of the lyre is based on an ancient Temple coin
of the Second Temple era. (See
exhibit on Coins "Denarius")
Stone
Vessels
These vessels are
to be used for preparing the ashes of the red heifer, as prescribed in Jewish
law.
Stone Cup
Stone vessels such
as this, was used by the priestly families in order to prevent them from
becoming exposed to ritual impurity.
The Kelal
A vessel of this
sort was kept in the entrance to the Temple, with duplicates in numerous other
locations. It contained a mixture of red heifer ashes from previous
generations.
Stone Vessel
for Carrying Water
The Mishna
describes that the vessel was taken to the spring of Shiloach to gather water
for mixing with the red heifers' ashes had a narrow neck and opening.
Mortar and
Pestle
A mortar and
pestle of this variety was used in the preparation of the ashes of the red
heifer.
Rabbi Rrichman and Clyde Lott present the first Red Heifer in 2000 years to have been verified by a rabbi as meeting all the biblical requirements of Numbers 19.
Water from the
Springs of Gihon
The
Shofar
The shofar was sounded: As an
instrument of proclamation, announcing the presence or coming of the Lord.
"And when the blast of the trumpet sounded long and became louder and
louder, Moses spoke, and God answered him by voice." (Exodus 19:19). To
praise God. "With trumpets and the sound of a horn; shout joyfully before
the Lord, the King." (Psalm 98:6) As an early warning siren.
"When you go to war in your land against the enemy who oppresses you, then
you shall sound an alarm with the trumpets, and you will be remembered before
the Lord your God, and you will be saved from your enemies." (Numbers
10:9) To assemble the people and to call God's people to worship Him.
 
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