Ridiculous. The Ark was so holy that no one, not even the Levite priests looked upon it. Whenever it went out among the people it was covered in heavy cloth and shielded from view.
It was uncovered in the inner sanctum and every High Priest who went into the inner sanctum, had to be pure before the Lord or he was struck dead. He used to have a rope attached to him so the priests could pull him out if this happened.
Can you even imagine the fear they must have felt then? I wonder did any actually die? I don’t offhand recall that. But also imagine being one of the priests outside with the rope in your hand,just in case....Hard to be a Priest back then I think..despite the honors bestowed.
It was uncovered in the inner sanctum and every High Priest who went into the inner sanctum, had to be pure before the Lord or he was struck dead. He used to have a rope attached to him so the priests could pull him out if this happened.
Well, did the High Priest pray in front of it?