16. Then you will put into the ark the words of my promise which I will give you.
17. “Make a throne of mercy to cover the ark out of pure gold 45 inches long and 27 inches wide.
18. Make two angels out of hammered gold for the two ends of the throne of mercy,
19. one on each end. Form the angels and the throne of mercy out of one piece of gold.
20. The angels should have their wings spread above the throne of mercy, overshadowing it. They should face each other, looking at the throne of mercy.
21. After you put into the ark the words of my promise which I will give you, place the throne of mercy on top.
22. I will be above the throne of mercy between the angels whenever I meet with you and give you all my commands for the Israelites.
23. “Make a table of acacia wood 36 inches long, 18 inches wide, and 27 inches high.
24. Cover it with pure gold, and put a gold molding around it.
25. Make a rim three inches wide around it, and put a gold molding around the rim.
26. Make four gold rings for it, and fasten them to the four corners, where the four legs are.
27. The rings are to be close to the rim. They are to hold the poles for carrying the table.
28. Make the poles out of acacia wood, cover them with gold, and use them to carry the table.
29. Make plates and dishes for the table out of pure gold, as well as pitchers and bowls to be used for pouring wine offerings.
30. Put the bread of the presence on this table so that it will be in front of me all the time.