This verse is almost identical with the first part of 28.12. And he set, literally “And he placed,” replaces “And you shall set.” The singular he may refer to Bezalel, but a number of translations use “they” throughout the chapter. (See the comment at verse 2 above.) The various possible meanings of stones of remembrance are mentioned at 28.12. Good News Translation again has “to represent the twelve tribes of Israel.” For the third time the formula as the LORD had commanded Moses is repeated. (See the comment at verse 1 above.) Contemporary English Version begins a new sentence: “Everything was done exactly as the LORD had commanded Moses.”

Quoted with permission from Osborn, Noel D. and Hatton, Howard A. A Handbook on Exodus. (UBS Helps for Translators). New York: UBS, 1999. For this and other handbooks for translators see here .