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No. The last time the ark of the covenant is mentioned was in the first temple, or Solomons temple, in Chronicles 35:3 during the reign of Josiah of Judah. This was about 623 b.c.. This was only about 30 years before Babylon overthrew Judah and sent the remaining Jews into captivity. The ark was likely carried out of the city of Jerusalem by Levites (the Jewish Priestly Tribe),right before the invasion by Babylon, as the writing was on the wall for some time, as many prophets of that time told the Jews that Babylon is coming, and they will take Jerusalem, which of course they did. These Levites went with the ark into hiding. We never hear for certain of the where abouts of the ark of the covenant again, on earth. It is interesting that something as prominent as the ark of the Covenant is never mentioned again in scripture, appearing intentional, in order that it may be hid, it could seem.There is a story of a sect of Levites that went to Ethiopia with the ark, and guard it in secrecy till this day, letting no outsiders see it. This is a possibility, as there is a group in Ethiopia that have long claimed to be of Levite (The Jewish Priest Tribe) descent, and modern DNA testing has confirmed this group of people to be likely descendants of Levi, comparing with other known Jews that are of reported Levitical descent. Which is, no doubt interesting. There are many plans and preparations for the building of a third Jewish Temple at which time it is hoped that the whereabouts of the ark of the covenant will become known. This is possible, The Bible does clearly foretell there being a third temple built and it will be the Jewish Temple during the coming 7 year tribulation (see Matthew 24:15, Daniel 11:31 and 12:11), when the Antichrist will reign over a revived form of the Roman Empire. He will gain his reputation as an economic genius, and a master diplomat, negotiating the impossible, peace between the Jewish and Muslim world. This will involve solving the Temple mount dispute, allowing the Jews to rebuild their temple. Midway through this seven year tribulation, the Antichrist will waltz into the newly completed third Jewish Temple. He will go into the Holy of Holies, with live CNN world news coverage of course, and there proclaim himself God. Then proceed to turn on the Jewish people whom he made peace with, and proceed to attempt to exterminate the Jewish race, like a Hitler on steroids. Well, for him to be able to waltz into the temple in the middle of the tribulation to proclaim himself God, obviously there must be a temple in existence at that time, in order for that to happen. The Bible, while it is clear there will be a third temple built that will be standing during the seven year tribulation, it no where says that the ark of the covenant will be there. One last thing. The actual last mention of the ark of the covenant, called the ark of testimonies, is actually in Revelations 11:19. It is said to be in the Temple of God, in heaven. Whether this is the exact physical ark that was on earth or whether it is the real ark which the one on earth was merely a picture or a shadow of, as the Jewish Temple is said in Hebrews 8:5 to be a picture of the true temple of God in Heaven, I have no idea. But it is an interesting subject. That is about all that is known of the ark at this time, to go further is just conjecture and speculation.
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What and where is Solomon's temple?
Solomon's temple was built in Jerusalem on the "Temple Mount". It was a temple built to house the "Ark of the Covenant".
What is the aron hakodesh?
This is a Hebrew phrase meaning holy ark or chest. It either refers to the Ark of the Covenant from the time of the Israelite wanderings in the desert until the Ark was lost in the days of the First Temple, or it refers to the ark at the front of a synagogue where the Torah scrolls are kept when not in use. Aron means ark or chest, and kodesh means holy.
Is the covenant box still there today?
The Ark of the Covenant, often referred to as the covenant box, is believed to have been lost or hidden after the destruction of the First Temple in Jerusalem in 586 BCE. Its current location remains unknown, and it has not been definitively proven to exist in modern times. Various theories and legends surround its fate, but no archaeological evidence has conclusively identified its whereabouts.
What was the purpose of the Temple of Solomon?
Solomon built a temple (Solomon's temple) to house the Ark of the Covenant, which contained Aaron's staff, the ten commandments, a portion of manna.
Was the ark of the covenant temple never duplicated?
I was never duplicated. I believe, number one, that it is necessary for the Tribulation temple for the Ark of the Covenant to be there because of the fact that in order for the Jewish people who are preparing to build the temple right now, they must have the Ark of the Covenant. In the Millennial Temple which will be standing in Jerusalem during the Thousand-Year Millennial Kingdom, Jeremiah 3:16 says we don't need the Ark anymore. The reason for that, the Ark was a prototype of Jesus Christ, and when you have the real thing, you don't need the model. So He'll be here for the Millennial Temple, but for that Tribulation temple it will have to be there. Is it in Ethiopia? I do not believe so. I believe it is underneath the Temple Mount. I have talked to two men, two very prestigious rabbis who said they came within inches of bringing the Ark of the Covenant out. One man said he took a mirror, looked around a wall and saw the Ark of the Covenant. He was a very prestigious rabbi. I would not stake my life on it but I believe he's talking about what he said and he said, "By the way, that's simple. Extrabiblical writing tells us exactly where the Ark of the Covenant is. And the Bible talks about Hezekiah, I believe the king was, who said, "Take the ark and put it in the special place prepared for it right now." Not in the temple but a special place prepared. --Dr. Jimmy DeYoung--
Religiously what is the arc of the covenant?
The Ark of the Covenant is the special chest built under Moses' direction in which was kept the tablets containing the word of God or the Ten Commandments, and a couple of other special objects. Many Jews believe that the Ark still exists and is hidden somewhere, possibly within the Temple Mount. The Holy of Holies, the innermost chamber of the Jewish Temple, housed the Ark of the Covenant, considered to be the footstool of God. When the High Priest entered the Holy of Holies, he believed he was entering the very presence of God. Prior to the building of the Temple, The Ark of the Covenant was kept in a special tent.
What the ark of covenant was use for?
The ark of the covenant was used for the ten commandments!!!
Is the Ark of the Covenant Jewish?
The concept of the Ark of the Covenant is a Jewish concept.
Why was the ark hidden?
It is believed that the Ark was hidden to protect it from desecration by pagan invaders. The Ark of the Covenant was a box made to house the original stone tablets that bore the Ten Commandments given by God to Moses. It was originally housed in the inner sanctuary of the Holy Temple in Jerusalem. After the destruction of the first Temple by the Babylonians (586 BCE), the Ark's whereabouts were unknown. Some believe it is buried under the Temple Mount, which cannot be excavated because it is the present site of the Islamic shrine called the Dome of the Rock. There are other speculations about where the Ark is hidden, if it still exists, including a cave near the Dead Sea and in Axum, Ethiopia.
What was the ark of the Covenant housed in before Solomon housed it in the Temple?
The Ark of the Covenant was housed in the Tabernacle (Exodus ch.25), and then the Sanctuary at Shiloh. After the Philistines captured the Ark and returned it (1 Samuel ch.4-5), it was kept in the Sanctuary which had been relocated to Gibeon (2 Chronicles 1:3).
Does the Bible say who was the last person to see the Ark of the covenant if so where is it at in the Bible?
The Bible does not say who the last person was to see the Ark of the covenant or where it is, but extra-biblical sources say faithful priests removed it from the Temple at Jerusalem in Manasseh's reign to prevent its destruction. It then temporarily went to different locations, but is now believed to be in Ethiopia, and they will give it back to the Messiah when he returns. If so, the last person to see it would be the current ethiopian 'Keeper Of The Ark' .
Is it true that Mary is not the Ark of the Covenant?
Yes, it is true that Mary is not the Ark of the Covenant.
