an ark: Aron denotes a chest, or coffer, in general; but is applied particularly to the chest or ark in which the testimony or two tables of the covenant were laid up; on the top of which was the propitiatory or mercy seat; and at the end of which were the cherubim of gold; between whom the visible sign of the presence of God appeared as seated upon his throne. Exo 37:1-3, Deu 10:1-3, 2Ch 8:11, Heb 9:4, Rev 11:19 Reciprocal: Exo 31:7 - ark Exo 35:12 - ark Exo 36:20 - shittim wood Exo 40:3 - General Num 3:31 - the ark Num 4:5 - and cover Num 33:49 - Abelshittim Deu 10:3 - I made