the Ark of the Covenant
US /ðɪ ɑːrk əv ðə ˈkʌv.ən.ənt/
UK /ðɪ ɑːrk əv ðə ˈkʌv.ən.ənt/
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In the Abrahamic religions, the Ark of the Covenant is a sacred container described in the Book of Exodus as holding the two stone tablets of the Ten Commandments.
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According to the Bible, the Ark of the Covenant was built to hold the tablets of the Ten Commandments.
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Many ancient texts mention the significance of the Ark of the Covenant in religious ceremonies.