Moshe Rabbeinu, Chief Divine Communicator of HaShem, has received detailed specifications for a state-of-the-art communications center, a.k.a. the Aron, through which HaShem will speak to him.
“The Aron HaKodesh shall be 2 ½ Amos long, 1 ½ Amos wide, and 1 ½ Amos tall,” HaShem commanded. “They shall make it out of acacia wood, covered with gold, with two angelic golden figures on top.
This mobile unit will be transported with two golden poles, one on each side.” As with all parts of His soon-to-be-built home, the Aron HaKodesh, will be built with materials donated by the people of Israel. The exact measurement of an Amah, said to be the size of a man’s arm, caused much confusion in the camp. “It’s exactly 18 inches,” declared one with certainty. “No way! It’s exactly and precisely 24 inches... give or take an inch or two,” replied another. “Rabbosai, what’s an inch?” questioned a third.
