12. Put the two stones on the two straps of the holy vest. These stones are reminders of the 12 sons of Israel. Aaron is to wear their names on his shoulders. They are before the Lord as reminders of the sons of Israel.
13. Make two gold pieces to hold the stones.
14. Then make two chains of pure gold. Twist them together like a rope. Attach the chains to the two gold pieces that hold the stones.
15. “Make a chest covering to help in making decisions. The craftsmen should make it as they made the holy vest. They must use gold and blue, purple and red thread, and fine linen.
16. The chest covering must be square. It should be nine inches long and nine inches wide. Fold it double to make a pocket.
17. Put four rows of beautiful gems on the chest covering. The first row of jewels must have a ruby, topaz and yellow quartz.
18. The second row must have turquoise, a sapphire and an emerald.
19. The third row must have a jacinth, an agate and an amethyst.
20. The fourth row must have a chrysolite, an onyx and a jasper. Put gold around these jewels to attach them to the chest covering.
21. There must be 12 jewels on the chest covering. That is 1 jewel for each of the names of the sons of Israel. Carve the name of one of the 12 tribes on each of the stones. Carve them as you would carve a seal.
22. “Make chains of pure gold for the chest covering. Twist them together like rope.
23. Make two gold rings. Put them on the two upper corners of the chest covering.
24. Attach the two gold chains to the two rings. These are at the upper corners of the chest covering.
25. Attach the other ends of the two chains to the two gold pieces on the shoulder straps. This will tie the chains to the shoulder straps in the front of the holy vest.
26. “Make two more gold rings. Put them at the two lower corners of the chest covering. Put them on the inside edge of the chest covering next to the holy vest.
27. Make two more gold rings. Attach them to the bottom of the shoulder straps in the front of the holy vest. Put the gold rings close to the seam above the woven belt of the holy vest.