The word "tabernacle" in this verse is a misleading translation. The tabernacle was not yet constructed, and it was situated in the middle of the camp, and Joshua was not allowed in the tabernacle. This is actually a tent as it's the same word at the end of verse 10 “tent”.
Verses 7,10Exodus 33:7,10XWaiting for response
The word "tabernacle" in this verse is a misleading translation. The tabernacle was not yet constructed, and it was situated in the middle of the camp, and Joshua was not allowed in the tabernacle. This is actually a tent as it's the same word at the end of verse 10 “tent”.