the cloud] That is, the vapour or smoak ascending from the perfume, to cover the Mercy-seat, that there might be no curious prying into divine secrets, Deuteronomy 29:29.
upon the Testimonie] That is, the Arke, where was laid the Law, the Testimonie of Gods covenant with his people, verse 13.
that he die not] As Nadab and Abihu did, by contempt, or neglect of those observances which God prescribed: Which sheweth that mans obedience must be ordered by the Majestie of the Authour, rather then the meanes of the matter which is prescribed, or prohibited. See Exodus 4:24-25.