Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
And the children of the Levites bare the ark of God upon their shoulders with the staves thereon, as Moses commanded according to the word of the LORD.
Bare the ark
General references
Bible References
Bare the ark
Exodus 25:12
Make four carrying rings of gold for it and attach them to its four legs, with two rings on each side.
Exodus 37:3
He cast four gold rings for its four feet, two rings on each side.
Exodus 40:20
He took the words of God's promise (covenant) and put them in the ark. He put the poles on the ark and placed the throne of mercy on top of the ark.
Numbers 4:6
Over this they will put a covering of fine leather. On top of that they will spread a cloth made entirely of violet material. Then they will put the poles in place.
Numbers 7:9
However Moses gave none of these gifts to the Kohathites, because they took care of the holy things. They had to carry the holy things on their own shoulders.
1 Kings 8:8
The ends of the poles could be seen by anyone standing directly in front of the Most Holy Place, but from nowhere else.
2 Chronicles 5:9
The poles were so long that their ends could be seen in the holy place by anyone standing in front of the inner room. However they could not be seen outside. They are still there today.
General references
Exodus 25:13
Make two poles of acacia wood. Cover them with gold.