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According to the Biblical story, The Ark of the Covenant was made of Acacia wood overlaid with gold that was carried by two long bars of Acacia wood also overlaid in gold. It has been said to have contained...Dimensions of the Ark (Biblical account — Exodus):Length = 2.5 cubits = 1.6 m = 5.2 ft. = 62.5 in.Width = 1.5 cubits = 0.95 m = 3.1 ft. = 37.5 in.Height = 1.5 cubits = 0.95 m = 3.1 ft. = 37.5 in.Dimensions of the Ark (another account):Length = 1.15 m = 3.8 ft. = 45.3 in.Width = 0.7 m = 2.3 ft. = 27.6 in.Height = 0.7 m = 2.3 ft. = 27.6 in.Inner Dimensions of the Coffer:Length = 1977 mm = 6.49 ft. =77.83 in.Width = 677 mm = 2.22 ft. = 26.65 in.Height = 872 mm = 2.86 ft. = 34.33 in.(1)When the dimensions of the Ark are compared to the inner dimensions of the Coffer, it is evident the Ark could NOT have fit inside the Coffer — the Ark was too wide, and according to one account, also too tall.According to mainstream Egyptology, pyramid building reigned during the Old Kingdom (2700-2200 BC). Given this historical acknowledgment and the (accurate?) fact the Great Pyramid was built during Khufu's reign, we can therefore conclude the GP was completed between 2600-2500 BC(2)Biblical chronology however, dates the existence of the Ark of the Covenant from 1440-1460 BC to as early as 1230-1240 BC. These dates place the Ark out of time with the Great Pyramid. In other words, the Ark of the Covenant did NOT exist when the GP was built.You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login
Gold covered wooden boxes with rings for carrying poles were also found in King Tut's tomb and give us an idea of construction similar to the Bible ark. As the craftsmen of the Israelites were likely trained by the Egyptians it is not surprising to see some similarities in construction style. A common error of modern artists is to have the rings for the carrying poles at the top of the ark. Exodus 25:12 states that the rings were fastened to the feet. We have shown the rings inside the feet instead of outside the feet as this would have been much more structurally strong for holding up the box containing the stone tablets.Since a cubit is approximately 18 inches the Ark was some 45 inches wide and 27 inches long and 27 inches tall. Other features of Kington's design are include the arrangement of the poles. We have the poles perpendicular to the ark rather than parallel to the long side of the ark. This is more stable and has the correct width for someone to carry the poles shoulder width. This design meets the Bible text and is very portable, beautiful and practical.You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login
You are not allowed to view links. Register or LoginYou are not allowed to view links. Register or Login@dontwalkaway...your enthusiasm is infectious, I love it!Hmmm...if memory serves me correctly, there was talk about a water 'leak' at Carolwood lolHappy hunting beerchug With L.O.V.E. always.Hope this helps:You are not allowed to view links. Register or LoginThe leakage at Carolwood happened on June 28, 2009 - images here:You are not allowed to view links. Register or LoginYou are not allowed to view links. Register or LoginThe whole thread about water is interesting. There are many more interesting insights into water on the board.(Not to forget the red sportscar.... )This is a thread about water and "Walk where he walked" where suspicious mind was reminded of "Holy Land tours": You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login
You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login@dontwalkaway...your enthusiasm is infectious, I love it!Hmmm...if memory serves me correctly, there was talk about a water 'leak' at Carolwood lolHappy hunting beerchug With L.O.V.E. always.Hope this helps:You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login
@dontwalkaway...your enthusiasm is infectious, I love it!Hmmm...if memory serves me correctly, there was talk about a water 'leak' at Carolwood lolHappy hunting beerchug With L.O.V.E. always.