The Ark of the Covenant is a gold-covered chest that held the Ten Commandments, symbolizing God’s presence and covenant with Israel. It played a central role in Israelite worship and religious life until its mysterious disappearance after the destruction of the First Temple.
The Ark of the Covenant, constructed from acacia wood and overlaid with gold, served as a sacred chest housing the Ten Commandments, Aaron’s rod, and a pot of manna, symbolizing God’s presence and covenant with the Israelites.