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The priests brought in the ark of the covenant of Yahweh to its place, into the oracle of the house, to the most holy place, even under the wings of the cherubim.
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The Ark as a Symbol of Christ
Commentator Matthew Henry explains that the ark was a physical symbol, or "type," of Jesus Christ, representing God's presence. Just as the ark was brought into the temple, Christ's presence is brought into our gatherings through faith and prayer. When Christ is formed in a soul, that person becomes a temple of the Holy Spirit, and the true "ark" is settled in their heart, bringing genuine satisfaction.
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2 Chronicles
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
(See Gill on 2 Chronicles 5:1).
Presbyterian
The ark was a type of Christ, and, as such, a token of the presence of God. That gracious promise, Lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end o…
