Translations
Modern
The poles of the ark extended far enough that their ends were visible from in front of the inner sanctuary, but not from outside the Holy Place; and they are there to this day.
Traditional
And they drew out the staves of the ark, that the ends of the staves were seen from the ark before the oracle; but they were not seen without. And there it is unto this day.
Literal
And the poles extended, and the ends of the poles of the ark were seen from in front of the inner sanctuary; they could not be seen from outside. And they are there to this day.
Latin
Vectium autem quibus portabatur arca, quia paululum longiores erant, capita parebant ante oraculum: si vero quis paululum fuisset extrinsecus, eos videre non poterat. Fuit itaque arca ibi usque in præsentem diem.
Original
Hebrew
English
The poles of the ark extended far enough that their ends were visible from in front of the inner sanctuary, but not from outside the Holy Place; and they are there to this day.
Notes
The Hebrew phrase to this day might mean from then on. The Ark was likely not in the temple after the exile in Babylon, when the Chronicler wrote.
Theme notes and profiles
Parallels
Glossary
Topics
Ark of the Covenant: Brought by Solomon Into the Temple with Great Solemnity Ark: in the Tabernacle--Called the Ark of the Covenant: Transferred to Solomon's Temple Temple: Solomon's: The Ark of the Covenant the First Temple: The Ark of God Brought Into with Great Solemnity