In Exodus 25, God instructed the Israelites to build the Ark of the Covenant to house within the Tabernacle during their time in the wilderness. He provided detailed instructions for constructing the Ark: Here are the specifications: Two and a half cubits in length One and a half cubits in width One and a half cubits in height (a cubit is about eighteen inches) Overlayed inside and outside with gold Rings on each side for the staves—wooden rods used to carry the Ark The mercy seat sat on top, and two cherubim covered the mercy seat with their wings These…
