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A Visible Reminder of Presence
Commentators explain that the poles of the Ark were long enough to be seen from the Holy Place, just outside the Holy of Holies. This served as a constant, subtle visual cue for the ministering priests, reminding them of God's holy presence residing just behind the veil, even though the Ark itself was hidden from view.
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Chronicles 5:9
18th Century
Theologian
From the ark - Or, according to a different reading here and according to 1 Kings 8:8, some read, the ends of the poles were…
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Chronicles 5:9
19th Century
Bishop
And they drew out ... were seen: Rather, And the staves were so long that the tips of the staves were seen, etc.
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John Gill
On 2 Chronicles 5:9
17th Century
Pastor
(See Gill on 2 Chronicles 5:1).
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Matthew Henry
On 2 Chronicles 5:1–10
17th Century
Minister
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…