Exodus 37:1

And Bezaleel made the ark of shittim wood: two cubits and a half was the length of it, and a cubit and a half the breadth of it, and a cubit and a half the height of it:

Cross-references

Exodus 25:10-16 provides the instructions for the ark's dimensions and materials — exactly what Bezalel executes here.

Exodus 26:33 Historical context

Exodus 26:33 describes the veil separating the Holy Place — the ark made here is to be placed behind that veil.

Exodus 31:7 Parallel

Exodus 31:7 is God's command to make the ark — here Bezalel carries out that instruction.

Exodus 40:3 Historical context

Exodus 40:3 instructs placing the ark in the tabernacle and screening it — the ark made here is used for that purpose.

Exodus 40:20 Historical context

Exodus 40:20 records Moses putting the testimony into the ark — the ark made here receives the tablets.

Exodus 40:21 Historical context

Exodus 40:21 describes bringing the ark into the tabernacle and screening it — the ark made here is now installed.

Exodus 31:2 Parallel

Exodus 31:2 names Bezalel as the craftsman — here he fulfills that calling by making the ark.

Exodus 31:6 Historical context

Exodus 31:6 mentions Oholiab and skilled workers assisting — here Bezalel's work is part of that team effort.

Exodus 35:12 Historical context

Exodus 35:12 lists the ark among items to be donated — here Bezalel constructs that same ark.

Numbers 10:33–36 Historical context

Numbers 10:33-36 shows the ark leading Israel's march — the ark made here later serves as a guide.

Numbers 3:31 Historical context

Numbers 3:31 assigns the Kohathites to carry the ark — the ark made here is what they will bear.

Numbers 4:5 Historical context

Numbers 4:5 describes covering the ark made in Exodus 37:1 during travel, directly linking to its construction.

Hebrews 9:4 Allusion

Hebrews 9:4 references the ark of the covenant as part of the earthly sanctuary, directly echoing this construction.

1 Chronicles 2:20 Historical context

1 Chronicles 2:20 provides the genealogy of Bezalel, the craftsman who made the ark here.