Two parts one very good (vvs. 1-9) and the other very bad (vvs. 10-23).
V.1-9 Notice some lovely words.
V.1. The Lord; (v. 2) pure oil, light continually; (v. 3) testimony, reputation; (v. 4) pure candlesticks; (v. 5) fine flour; (v. 6) pure tables; (v. 7) pure frankincense; (v. 8) everlasting; (v. 9) Holy place, most holy. All these words are telling of the lovely atmosphere in the tabernacle where God met the priests. The light was to burn all the time. The bread was eaten every Sabbath by Aaron and his sons. This can teach us we need the light of God each hour in our life (John 12:36, 46). We need to be feeding on Christ the bread which came down from heaven (John 6:32-35).
V.10-23 Here is the contrast — sin, quarreling, blaspheming, cursing, in ward (jail), stoning to death, killing. All these are the result of sin.
V.1-9 are inside God’s house (see v. 3) Verses 10-23 are outside (see v. 10). It is good to be in Christ, delivered from the corruption of the world.