Exodus 37:4-6

The Voice

⁴ He made poles out of acacia wood and overlaid them with gold. ⁵ He slid the poles through the rings on the sides of the chest in order to carry it without touching it. The poles were never to be removed.

⁶ He built a cover for the chest out of pure gold. It is known as the seat of mercy—where sins are atoned—and it was 45 inches long and 27 inches wide.