THEOSISWlastow G.K.
The altar, designed as an open box without a top or bottom, was constructed from wood and adorned with brass plating. It featured rings on the sides for transport using poles and had horns at its corners, upon which a net was affixed. This altar was established at the dismantling of the tabernacle in its courtyard and was partially filled with stones or soil. It is likely that a mound of earth was positioned to the east or south of it. This latter assumption is supported by the scripture in Leviticus 1:16, which indicates that the ashes were to be disposed of on the east side; the west side faced the tabernacle, and sacrifices were offered on the altar's north side (Lev. 1:11).
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Therefore, it is understood that the officiating priest would have stood on the southern side of the altar, facing north, with his left towards the Tabernacle, serving as a mediator between the people who faced the Tabernacle and the Lord, whose manifested presence dwelt there. However, according to A. C. B., this view may not align with traditional interpretations, as Dom Calmet suggests that the priest faced the Tabernacle directly.