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Wilderness Tabernacle & Ark of the Covenant

Wilderness Tabernacle & Ark of the Covenant (Wiki Article • Sanctuary & Geography): Constructed at Mount Sinai according to Exodus 25 –40, the Wilderness Tabernacle (Mishkan) and the gold-overlaid Ark of the Covenant served as the portable dwelling place of God's presence among Israel from Sinai to Shiloh and Jerusalem . It is closely linked with כְּרוּב (kerub) (Hebrew Lexicon • H3742 • cherub, celestial guardian): cherub, celestial guardian. Cherub ; celestial being guarding God's sacred holiness ( Eden gate, above Mercy Seat, veil, throne chariot in Ezekiel ).

Connected Genealogical Figures & Lineage

Gershon ( Gershom ) (Generation 24 • Child of Levi ): ( Genesis 46:11 , Exodus 6:16 , Numbers 3:17 , 1 Chronicles 2:1 , 6:1 , 6:16 , 6:43 ) The families of the Gershonites were to camp behind the tabernacle westward ( Numbers 3:23 ). (mentioned in Genesis 46 , Exodus 2 , Exodus 6 ) Merari (Generation 24 • Child of Levi ): ( Genesis 46:11 , Exodus 6:16 , Numbers 3:17 , 1 Chronicles 2:1 , 6:1 , 6:16 ) The families of the sons of Merari were to camp on the northward side of the tabernacle ( Numbers 3:35 ). (mentioned in Genesis 46 , Exodus 6 , Numbers 3 ) Kohath (Generation 24 • Child of Levi): ( Genesis 46:11 , Exodus 6:16 , Numbers 3:17 , 1 Chronicles 2:1 , 6:1 , 6:16 ) The families of the sons of Kohath were to camp on the southward side of the tabernacle ( Numbers 3:29 ). (mentioned in Genesis 46 , Exodus 6 , Numbers 3 ) Eleazar (Generation 27 • Child of Aaron ): ( Exodus 6:23 , Numbers 3:2 , Numbers 26:60 , 1 Chronicles 6:3 , 6:50 , 24:1 , Ezra 7:5 ) Moses , Aaron , and his sons were to camp before the tabernacle eastward, toward the sunrise ( Numbers 3:38 ). (mentioned in Exodus 6 , Exodus 28 , Leviticus 10 )

Biblical Geography & Sacred Architecture

Key geographical locations connected to this topic include Shittim (Ancient biblical location referenced in Num 25:1 , Josh 2:1 , Josh 3:1 , Mic 6:5 (identified with Abel-shittim ).) Abel-shittim (Ancient biblical location referenced in Num 33:49 .) Valley of Shittim (Ancient biblical location referenced in Joel 3:18 (identified with Abel-shittim).) 3D Sanctuary Reconstructions: Ark of the Covenant — Sacred gold-covered acacia chest described in the Book of Exodus ( Exodus 25:10–22 ), topped by the Mercy Seat with two cherubim facing one another. Golden Lampstand ( Menorah ) — Seven-branched lampstand hammered from a single talent of pure gold with almond-blossom cups, capitals, and flowers, placed on the south side of the Holy Place to give continual light.

Scripture Witness (KJV) & Canonical Context

Primary KJV scripture witnesses include 1 Kings 8:7 : "For the cherubims spread forth their two wings over the place of the ark, and the cherubims covered the ark and the staves thereof above."; Ezekiel 10:16 : "And when the cherubims went, the wheels went by them: and when the cherubims lifted up their wings to mount up from the earth, the same wheels also turned not from beside them."; Exodus 37:9 : "And the cherubims spread out their wings on high, and covered with their wings over the mercy seat, with their faces one to another; even to the mercy seatward were the faces of th...". Related canonical books and chapters: Exodus 26 ( Exodus • Chapter 26 (37 verses)), Ezekiel 10 ( Ezekiel • Chapter 10 (22 verses)), Exodus 37 ( Exodus • Chapter 37 (29 verses)).

Connected Topics & Entities Book/Chapter Verse Person Place Lexicon Theology Commentary

Topics, People & Places (36)

Wiki Article • Sanctuary & Geography

Constructed at Mount Sinai according to Exodus 25 –40, the Wilderness Tabernacle ( Mishkan ) and the gold-overlaid Ark of the Covenant served as the portable dwelling place of God's presence among Israel from Sinai to Shiloh and Jerusalem .

Interactive 3D Model • Exodus 25:10–22

Sacred gold-covered acacia chest described in the Book of Exodus ( Exodus 25:10–22 ), topped by the Mercy Seat with two cherubim facing one another.

Exodus 26
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Exodus • Chapter 26 (37 verses)

Moreover thou shalt make the tabernacle with ten curtains of fine twined linen, and blue, and purple, and scarlet: with cherubims of cunning work shalt thou make them. The length of one curtain shall be eight and twenty cubits, and the breadth of one curtain four cubits: and ever...

Ezekiel 10
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Ezekiel • Chapter 10 (22 verses)

Then I looked, and, behold, in the firmament that was above the head of the cherubims there appeared over them as it were a sapphire stone, as the appearance of the likeness of a throne. And he spake unto the man clothed with linen, and said, Go in between the wheels, even under ... Mentions: Jacob/Israel , Chebar .

Exodus 37
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Exodus • Chapter 37 (29 verses)

And Bezaleel made the ark of shittim wood: two cubits and a half was the length of it, and a cubit and a half the breadth of it, and a cubit and a half the height of it: And he overlaid it with pure gold within and without, and made a crown of gold to it round about. And he cast ...

Hebrews 9
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Hebrews • Chapter 9 (28 verses)

Then verily the first covenant had also ordinances of divine service, and a worldly sanctuary. For there was a tabernacle made; the first, wherein was the candlestick, and the table, and the shewbread; which is called the sanctuary. And after the second veil, the tabernacle which... Mentions: Aaron , Yeshua the Messiah , Moses .

Golden Lampstand (Menorah)
Connected via Exodus 37 99% 3D Model
Interactive 3D Model • Exodus 25:31–40

Seven-branched lampstand hammered from a single talent of pure gold with almond-blossom cups, capitals, and flowers, placed on the south side of the Holy Place to give continual light.

Golden Altar of Incense
Connected via Exodus 37 96% 3D Model
Interactive 3D Model • Exodus 30:1–10

Four-horned acacia altar overlaid with pure gold, positioned in the Holy Place directly before the Veil of the Ark of the Covenant for the burning of fragrant incense morning and evening.

Wilderness Tabernacle (Mishkan)
Connected via Exodus 26 91% 3D Model
Interactive 3D Sanctuary • Exodus 25–40

The portable sanctuary constructed by the Israelites at Mount Sinai according to instructions given to Moses , housing the Outer Courtyard, the Holy Place , the Veil, and the Holy of Holies .

1 Kings 8
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1 Kings • Chapter 8 (66 verses)

Then Solomon assembled the elders of Israel , and all the heads of the tribes, the chief of the fathers of the children of Israel , unto king Solomon in Jerusalem , that they might bring up the ark of the covenant of the Lord out of the city of David , which is Zion . And all the men ... Mentions: Solomon, Jacob/Israel, David , Moses , Jerusalem , Zion , Horeb , Egypt , Hamath .

2 Chronicles 3
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2 Chronicles • Chapter 3 (17 verses)

Then Solomon began to build the house of the Lord at Jerusalem in mount Moriah , where the Lord appeared unto David his father, in the place that David had prepared in the threshingfloor of Ornan the Jebusite . And he began to build in the second day of the second month, in the fou... Mentions: Solomon , David, Boaz , Jerusalem , Moriah , Jebusite , Parvaim .

Exodus 25
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Exodus • Chapter 25 (40 verses)

And the Lord spake unto Moses , saying, Speak unto the children of Israel , that they bring me an offering: of every man that giveth it willingly with his heart ye shall take my offering. And this is the offering which ye shall take of them; gold, and silver, and brass, Mentions: Moses , Jacob/Israel .

Psalms 80
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Psalms • Chapter 80 (19 verses)

Give ear, O Shepherd of Israel , thou that leadest Joseph like a flock; thou that dwellest between the cherubims, shine forth. Before Ephraim and Benjamin and Manasseh stir up thy strength, and come and save us. Turn us again, O God, and cause thy face to shine; and we shall be sa... Mentions: Jacob/Israel , Joseph , Ephraim , Benjamin , Manasseh , Egypt .

2 Chronicles 5
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2 Chronicles • Chapter 5 (14 verses)

Thus all the work that Solomon made for the house of the Lord was finished: and Solomon brought in all the things that David his father had dedicated; and the silver, and the gold, and all the instruments, put he among the treasures of the house of God. Then Solomon assembled the... Mentions: Solomon, David , Jacob/Israel , Moses , Asaph , Jerusalem , Zion , Horeb , Egypt .

Table of Showbread
Connected via Exodus 37 75% 3D Model
Interactive 3D Model • Exodus 25:23–30

Gold-overlaid acacia table placed on the north side of the Holy Place , holding the twelve loaves of the Bread of the Presence (Showbread) in two rows of six before the Lord every Sabbath.

καταπέτασμα
katapetasma (katapétasma) [kat-ap-et'-as-mah]
G2665 Greek noun neuter 6x
veil, curtain

Primary meaning: veil, curtain. Strong's: something spread thoroughly, i.e. (specially) the door screen (to the Most Holy Place) in the Jewish Temple. Lexical nuances: in NT always the inner veil or curtain of the Temple (or Tabernacle): Mt 27:51 , Mk 15:38 , Lk 23:45 , He 6:19 9:3 ; fig., ἡ σὰρξ αὐτοῦ , He 10:20 .†

Derivation: from a compound of G2596 (κατά) and a congener of G4072 (πέτομαι);
Exodus 36
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Exodus • Chapter 36 (38 verses)

Then wrought Bezaleel and Aholiab, and every wise hearted man, in whom the Lord put wisdom and understanding to know how to work all manner of work for the service of the sanctuary, according to all that the Lord had commanded. And Moses called Bezaleel and Aholiab, and every wis... Mentions: Moses , Jacob/Israel .

2 Samuel 6
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2 Samuel • Chapter 6 (23 verses)

Again, David gathered together all the chosen men of Israel , thirty thousand. And David arose, and went with all the people that were with him from Baale of Judah , to bring up from thence the ark of God, whose name is called by the name of the Lord of hosts that dwelleth between ... Mentions: David, Jacob/Israel , Judah , Abinadab , Ahio , Gibeah 1 , Uzza .

Shittim
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Biblical Place • Abel-shittim • 31.858°N, 35.642°E

Ancient biblical location referenced in Num 25:1 , Josh 2:1 , Josh 3:1 , Mic 6:5 (identified with Abel-shittim ).

1 Samuel 4
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1 Samuel • Chapter 4 (22 verses)

And the word of Samuel came to all Israel . Now Israel went out against the Philistines to battle, and pitched beside Eben–ezer: and the Philistines pitched in Aphek . And the Philistines put themselves in array against Israel: and when they joined battle, Israel was smitten before... Mentions: Samuel , Jacob/Israel, Eli , Phinehas , Benjamin , Aphek 2 , Shiloh .

Wiki Article • Torah & Covenant

The biblical account of Creation opens in Genesis 1:1 as God brings order, light, and life out of chaos over six days, culminating in the creation of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden.

כַּפֹּרֶת
kapporet (kappōret) [kap-PO-ret]
H3727 Hebrew noun feminine 27x
mercy seat, propitiatory cover

Propitiatory cover, mercy seat; solid gold slab atop Ark where atoning blood was sprinkled on Yom Kippur, achieving propitiation.

Derivation: From כָּפַר (H3722) to atone, cover.
Wiki Article • Prophets & Wisdom

King Solomon constructed the First Temple in Jerusalem on Mount Moriah ( 1 Kings 6 , 2 Chronicles 3 ) to house the Ark of the Covenant and fostered Israel 's golden age of biblical wisdom literature.

Bronze Altar of Burnt Offering
Connected via Wilderness Tabernacle & Ark of the Covenant 69% 3D Model
Interactive 3D Model • Exodus 27:1–8

Large hollow acacia-wood altar overlaid with bronze (brass) standing in the Tabernacle courtyard near the eastern gate, equipped with four horns and a bronze grating for sacrificial offerings.

Abel-shittim
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Biblical Place • 31.858°N, 35.642°E

Ancient biblical location referenced in Num 33:49 .

Valley of Shittim
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Biblical Place • Abel-shittim • 31.858°N, 35.642°E

Ancient biblical location referenced in Joel 3:18 (identified with Abel-shittim ).

Psalms 99
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Psalms • Chapter 99 (9 verses)

The Lord reigneth; let the people tremble: he sitteth between the cherubims; let the earth be moved. The Lord is great in Zion ; and he is high above all the people. Let them praise thy great and terrible name; for it is holy. Mentions: Jacob/Israel , Moses , Aaron , Samuel , Zion .

Gershon (Gershom)
Connected via Wilderness Tabernacle & Ark of the Covenant 62% Gen 24
Generation 24 • Child of Levi

( Genesis 46:11 , Exodus 6:16 , Numbers 3:17 , 1 Chronicles 2:1 , 6:1 , 6:16 , 6:43 ) The families of the Gershonites were to camp behind the tabernacle westward ( Numbers 3:23 ).

Merari
Connected via Wilderness Tabernacle & Ark of the Covenant 62% Gen 24
Generation 24 • Child of Levi

( Genesis 46:11 , Exodus 6:16 , Numbers 3:17 , 1 Chronicles 2:1 , 6:1 , 6:16 ) The families of the sons of Merari were to camp on the northward side of the tabernacle ( Numbers 3:35 ).

Kohath
Connected via Wilderness Tabernacle & Ark of the Covenant 62% Gen 24
Generation 24 • Child of Levi

( Genesis 46:11 , Exodus 6:16 , Numbers 3:17 , 1 Chronicles 2:1 , 6:1 , 6:16 ) The families of the sons of Kohath were to camp on the southward side of the tabernacle ( Numbers 3:29 ).

Eleazar
Connected via Wilderness Tabernacle & Ark of the Covenant 62% Gen 27
Generation 27 • Child of Aaron

( Exodus 6:23 , Numbers 3:2 , Numbers 26:60 , 1 Chronicles 6:3 , 6:50 , 24:1 , Ezra 7:5 ) Moses , Aaron , and his sons were to camp before the tabernacle eastward, toward the sunrise ( Numbers 3:38 ).

Bronze Laver
Connected via Wilderness Tabernacle & Ark of the Covenant 62% 3D Model
Interactive 3D Model • Exodus 30:17–21

Polished bronze basin and stand placed between the Bronze Altar and the Tent of Meeting, holding water for Aaron and his sons to wash their hands and feet before ministering.

1 Chronicles 13
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1 Chronicles • Chapter 13 (14 verses)

And David consulted with the captains of thousands and hundreds, and with every leader. And David said unto all the congregation of Israel , If it seem good unto you, and that it be of the Lord our God, let us send abroad unto our brethren every where, that are left in all the lan... Mentions: David, Jacob/Israel , Saul , Judah , Abinadab , Shihor , Egypt , Hamath , Baalah 2 , Uzza .

Exodus 27
Connected via Wilderness Tabernacle & Ark of the Covenant 61% Chapter
Exodus • Chapter 27 (21 verses)

And thou shalt make an altar of shittim wood, five cubits long, and five cubits broad; the altar shall be foursquare: and the height thereof shall be three cubits. And thou shalt make the horns of it upon the four corners thereof: his horns shall be of the same: and thou shalt ov... Mentions: Jacob/Israel , Aaron .

Scripture Passages (24)

1 Kings 8:7 (KJV)
1 Kings 8 KJV

For the cherubims spread forth their two wings over the place of the ark, and the cherubims covered the ark and the staves thereof above.

Ezekiel 10:16 (KJV)
Ezekiel 10 KJV

And when the cherubims went, the wheels went by them: and when the cherubims lifted up their wings to mount up from the earth, the same wheels also turned not from beside them.

Exodus 37:9 (KJV)
Exodus 37 KJV

And the cherubims spread out their wings on high, and covered with their wings over the mercy seat, with their faces one to another; even to the mercy seatward were the faces of the cherubims.

Exodus 25:20 (KJV)
Exodus 25 KJV

And the cherubims shall stretch forth their wings on high, covering the mercy seat with their wings, and their faces shall look one to another; toward the mercy seat shall the faces of the cherubims be.

Ezekiel 10:7 (KJV)
Ezekiel 10 KJV

And one cherub stretched forth his hand from between the cherubims unto the fire that was between the cherubims, and took thereof, and put it into the hands of him that was clothed with linen: who took it, and went out.

Ezekiel 10:8 (KJV)
Ezekiel 10 KJV

And there appeared in the cherubims the form of a man's hand under their wings.

Hebrews 9:5 (KJV)
Hebrews 9 KJV

And over it the cherubims of glory shadowing the mercyseat; of which we cannot now speak particularly.

Ezekiel 10:15 (KJV)
Ezekiel 10 KJV

And the cherubims were lifted up. This is the living creature that I saw by the river of Chebar .

Ezekiel 10:18 (KJV)
Ezekiel 10 KJV

Then the glory of the Lord departed from off the threshold of the house, and stood over the cherubims.

Exodus 25:18 (KJV)
Exodus 25 KJV

And thou shalt make two cherubims of gold, of beaten work shalt thou make them, in the two ends of the mercy seat.

Exodus 37:7 (KJV)
Exodus 37 KJV

And he made two cherubims of gold, beaten out of one piece made he them, on the two ends of the mercy seat;

For the cherubims spread forth their wings over the place of the ark, and the cherubims covered the ark and the staves thereof above.

Ezekiel 10:3 (KJV)
Ezekiel 10 KJV

Now the cherubims stood on the right side of the house, when the man went in; and the cloud filled the inner court.

Ezekiel 10:5 (KJV)
Ezekiel 10 KJV

And the sound of the cherubims' wings was heard even to the outer court, as the voice of the Almighty God when he speaketh.

And he overlaid the cherubims with gold.

Exodus 26:31 (KJV)
Exodus 26 KJV

And thou shalt make a veil of blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine twined linen of cunning work: with cherubims shall it be made:

Ezekiel 10:20 (KJV)
Ezekiel 10 KJV

This is the living creature that I saw under the God of Israel by the river of Chebar ; and I knew that they were the cherubims.

The two doors also were of olive tree; and he carved upon them carvings of cherubims and palm trees and open flowers, and overlaid them with gold, and spread gold upon the cherubims, and upon the palm trees.

Exodus 26:1 (KJV)
Exodus 26 KJV

Moreover thou shalt make the tabernacle with ten curtains of fine twined linen, and blue, and purple, and scarlet: with cherubims of cunning work shalt thou make them.

Exodus 25:19 (KJV)
Exodus 25 KJV

And make one cherub on the one end, and the other cherub on the other end: even of the mercy seat shall ye make the cherubims on the two ends thereof.

And within the oracle he made two cherubims of olive tree, each ten cubits high.

Exodus 37:8 (KJV)
Exodus 37 KJV

One cherub on the end on this side, and another cherub on the other end on that side: out of the mercy seat made he the cherubims on the two ends thereof.

The Lord reigneth; let the people tremble: he sitteth between the cherubims; let the earth be moved.

And the other cherub was ten cubits: both the cherubims were of one measure and one size.

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