Cross-references Explore similar Bible verses on Exodus 40:17 in English Standard Version "In the first month in the second year, on the first day of the month, the tabernacle was erected." Ex 40:2 “On the first day of the first month you shall erect the tabernacle of the tent of meeting. Nu 7:1 On the day when Moses had finished setting up the tabernacle and had anointed and consecrated it with all its furnishings and had anointed and consecrated the altar with all its utensils,