The Tabernacle was a symbol of visible Church of God on earth. It is Tabernacle and its worship that David so frequently refers in Psalms. THE FIRST TABERNACLE
There was a Tabernacle in camp of Israelites previous to erection of one that is generally known by that name. This was doubtless dwelling, or headquarters of Moses, and place where public business of nation was transacted.
Exodus 33:7-10: Reference To The Tabernacle
verse 7: And Moses took tabernacle, and pitched it without camp, afar off from camp, and called it Tabernacle of congregation. And it came to pass, that every one which sought LORD went out unto tabernacle of congregation, which was without camp.
verse 8: And it came to pass, when Moses went out unto tabernacle, that all people rose up, and stood every man at his tent door, and looked after Moses, until he was gone into tabernacle.
SACRED PLACES " THE TABERNACLE " "The TABERNACLE Set Up"
verse 9: And it came to pass, as Moses entered into tabernacle, cloudy pillar descended, and stood at door of tabernacle, and LORD talked with Moses.