Exodus 37:17
And he made the candlestick of pure gold: of beaten work made he the candlestick; his shaft, and his branch, his bowls, his knops, and his flowers, were of the same: And he made the candlestick of pure gold: of beaten work made he the candlestick; his shaft, and his branch, his bowls, his knops, and his flowers, were of the same:
The candlestick of the tabernacle was made of pure gold. It formed part of the skillful workmanship that adorned the sanctuary. Moses was instructed by God to have this work made.