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  1. The Journey of the Ark of the Covenant

    The Journey of the Ark of the Covenant. in 1-2 Samuel. 1 Sam. 3:3. The Lord calls to Samuel who is sleeping in the tent of meeting, "where the ark of God was". 1 Samuel 4. Philistines capture the ark (for seven months: 1 Sam. 6:1) 1 Sam. 5:1-7. Philistines bring the ark to Ashdod, setting it up next to the idol Dagon. 1 Sam. 5:8-9.

  2. Journey of the Ark

    This map traces the journey of the Ark of the Covenant from the Tabernacle in Shiloh to the City of David in Jerusalem, as described in I Samuel 4:1-7:2 and II Samuel 6:2-17. Shiloh was the home of the Mishkan (Tabernacle) for 369 years. After losing a battle to the Philistines, ...

  3. The Ark of the Covenant

    The journey of the Ark of the Covenant among the Israelites and Philistines is clearly laid out in Scripture, while its disappearance is more ambiguous. We can see this artifact played an important role in biblical history, representing God's presence and helping the Israelites overcome trials. While there's a large gap in Scripture when ...

  4. The Ark of the Covenant is captured at Aphek

    Map 53 The Ark of the Covenant is captured. Aphek. Aphek was an ancient city located on the edge of the Mediterranean coastal plain and the Shephelah - the foothills of the Judaean hills. It was a key staging post on the coastal trading route (the Via Maris) between the ancient civilisations of Egypt and Mesopotamia (see 1 on Map 53).

  5. The Journey of the Ark of the Covenant

    The Journey of the Ark of the Covenant in 1-2 Samuel. 1 Sam. 3:3. The Lord calls to Samuel who is sleeping in the tent of meeting, "where the ark of God was". 1 Samuel 4. Philistines capture the ark (for seven months: 1 Sam. 6:1 ) 1 Sam. 5:1-7. Philistines bring the ark to Ashdod, setting it up next to the idol Dagon. 1 Sam. 5:8-9.

  6. The Ark of the Covenant

    The Ark's Design was Revealed to Moses on Mount Sinai. The Ark of the Covenant (Heb. Ahrohn HaBreet) was a small wooden box or chest (approx. 3.9 feet by 2.3 feet) that contained the covenant made by the LORD to the people of Israel. God revealed to Moses on Mount Sinai the exact specifications for constructing the Ark.

  7. Ark of the Covenant

    Ark of the Covenant on the Anikova dish, c. 800. The Ark of the Covenant, [a] also known as the Ark of the Testimony[b] or the Ark of God, [c][1][2] is a purported religious storage and relic held to be the most sacred object by the Israelites. Religious tradition describes it as a wooden storage chest decorated in solid gold accompanied by an ...

  8. The Journeys Of The Ark Of The Covenant

    The Ark of the Covenant of the Lord was built at the foot of Mount Sinai. After the Ark and the Holy of Holies were made, the journeys of the Ark of the Covenant began, described in two ways: from Mount Sinai to the land of Canaan; and from its arrival in the land of Canaan, until its resting place in the temple in Jerusalem. More

  9. The Journeys Of The Ark Of The Covenant

    The Ark did not become a Holy Place until it was placed in the Holy of Holies and the glory of the Lord came to rest upon it (verse 34, 35). Numbers 3:30, 31; 4:2-18. The Ark of the Covenant would be carried exclusively through all its journeys by the Kohathites. In Numbers 10:33 we read of the first journey of the Ark.

  10. The Journeys Of The Ark Of The Covenant

    The Ark of the Covenant of the Lord was built at the foot of Mount Sinai. After the Ark and the Holy of Holies were made, the journeys of the Ark of the Covenant began, described in two ways: from Mount Sinai to the land of Canaan; and from its arrival in the land of Canaan, until its resting place in the temple in Jerusalem.

  11. The Ark of the Covenant

    The Ark of the Covenant. The purpose of the Tabernacle was to house the Ark in which the tablets of the Ten Commandments were placed. The Ark was a 2 ½ x 1½ cubit rectangular wooden chest with its lid being the Mercy Seat with the Cherubim of glory facing one another with wings outstretched. The blood was sprinkled between the judgment angels ...

  12. Ancient Jewish History: The Ark of the Covenant

    One man-made object was considered intrinsically holy - the Ark of the Covenant. Constructed during the Israelites' wanderings in the desert and used until the destruction of the First Temple, the Ark was the most important symbol of the Jewish faith, and served as the only physical manifestation of God on earth.

  13. 2 Samuel 6 Chapter Summary

    2 Samuel 6 is a powerful chapter of the Bible that brings to light the glory and holiness of God, and the significance of complete obedience to His laws. The chapter begins with King David's joyous effort to bring the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem and ends with a sobering lesson on the consequences of disrespecting God's holiness. Themes. 1.

  14. Brief Summary of the Ark of the Covenant

    The Ark of the Covenant was a small box that contained the actual Ten Commandments written by the finger of God. The Ark first appeared in the Bible during the time of Moses around 1500 BC, after the Israelites had escaped Egypt through the miraculous parting of the Red Sea. They were led by the mysterious Shekinah Glory cloud, which looked ...

  15. What Is So Important about the Ark of the Covenant?

    When the tabernacle was completed, the Ark was eventually placed in the Most Holy Place or the Holy of Holies. Exodus 40:1-3 tells us "Then the Lord said to Moses, 'Set up the Tabernacle on the first day of the new year. Place the Ark of the Covenant inside, and install the inner curtain to enclose the Ark within the Most Holy Place.'". One of the things about the Ark of the Covenant ...

  16. Joshua 3:3 and commanded the people: "When you see the ark of the

    Behold, the ark of the covenant of the Lord of all the earth passeth over before you into Jordan. Numbers 10:33 And they departed from the mount of the LORD three days' journey: and the ark of the covenant of the LORD went before them in the three days' journey, to search out a resting place for them. the priests. Joshua 3:6,8,14-17

  17. Moses constructs the Ark of the Covenant

    The Ark of the Covenant. The Ark of the Covenant was constructed in c.1446 BC to hold the two tablets of stone inscribed with the Ten Commandments that were given to Moses by God on Mt Sinai. The guidelines inscribed on the two stone tablets formed part of the solemn covenant agreement (or 'testament') undertaken between the Israelites and God.

  18. The Ark of the Covenant (Biblical Stories Explained)

    Join us on a mesmerizing journey through the captivating story of the Ark of the Covenant. Discover its rich history, enigmatic powers, and enduring mysterie...

  19. What happened to the Ark of the Covenant?

    Answer. What happened to the Ark of the Covenant is a question that has fascinated theologians, Bible students, and archeologists for centuries. In the eighteenth year of his reign, King Josiah of Judah ordered the caretakers of the Ark of the Covenant to return it to the temple in Jerusalem ( 2 Chronicles 35:1-6; cf. 2 Kings 23:21-23 ).

  20. The Journeys Of The Ark Of The Covenant

    1 Kings 8. King Solomon built the temple of the Lord and had the Ark of the Covenant brought from the city of David to the innermost room in the temple, the Holy of Holies. There the Ark of the Lord found its resting place. 2 Chronicles 34:14-35:3. Josiah, king of Judah, heard that the law book of the Lord was found and He had the holy Ark ...

  21. What is the Ark of the Covenant? Mysteries Explained

    The Ark of the Covenant stands as one of the most iconic and mysterious artifacts in ancient Israelite history, shrouded in symbolism and significance. Delving into its origins, ... Due to its sacred nature, the Ark of the Covenant was carefully transported during the Israelites' journey through the wilderness. It was equipped with rings and ...

  22. 1 Chronicles 13 Chapter Summary

    The Disastrous Journey (1 Chronicles 13:5-8) David assembles all of Israel, and they fetch the Ark from the house of Abinadab. They place the Ark on a new cart, rejoicing with music and dance as they journey towards Jerusalem. The Incident of Uzzah (1 Chronicles 13:9-10) The oxen stumble, causing the Ark to shift on the cart.

  23. Where is the Ark of Covenant Hidden? Unveiling the Mystery

    Join us on a thrilling journey as we delve into the fascinating history of the Ark of the Covenant and its mysterious disappearance! 🌟 Explore captivating t...

  24. The Journeys Of The Ark Of The Covenant

    The Journeys Of The Ark Of The Covenant. 100 A.D. Furthermore, in the book of Revelation we read what the apostle John wrote: Then the temple of God was opened in heaven, and the ark of His covenant was seen in His temple. And there were lightnings, noises, thunderings, an earthquake, and great hail (Rev. 11:19).

  25. Pursuing the Presence of God Part 2

    This message is a call to chase after God with all our hearts and witness the transformative power of His presence in our lives and communities.00:00 Introduction to Pursuing the Presence of God00:19 Friday Night's Powerful Message00:34 The Uncommon Anointing01:52 David's Example of Pursuing God03:03 The Importance of Continual Pursuit06:15 ...