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The poles were so long that the ends of the poles were seen from the ark before the oracle; but they were not seen outside: and there it is to this day.
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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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2 Chronicles
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18th Century
Presbyterian
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…
19th Century
Anglican
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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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
(See Gill on 2 Chronicles 5:1).
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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…
