Chapter 25 is the beginning of instructions; nothing is built until after all the instructions have been given, which will take a few chapters. Pictured above is one of many artist conceptions of how the ark of the covenant, or ark of the testimony, may have looked. (Notice that is not the same Bible picture I’ve used since March 1st.) The only problem with that image is the height. It’s width and height should be the same, approximately 27 inches. or a little more than two feet. If you have seen Raiders of the Lost Ark that’s a pretty good representation; just don’t buy into all the theology you are presented.

Exodus 25

The LORD spoke to Moses, saying,