And he made two rings of gold for it under the crown thereof, by the two corners of it, upon the two sides thereof, to be places for the staves to bear it withal.
Parallel translations
- WEB He made two golden rings for it under its molding crown, on its two ribs, on its two sides, for places for poles with which to carry it.
- BSB He made two gold rings below the molding on opposite sides to hold the poles used to carry it.
- NKJV He made two rings of gold for it under its molding, by its two corners on both sides, as holders for the poles with which to bear it.
- NASB He also made two golden rings for it under its molding, on its two sides—on opposite sides—as holders for poles with which to carry it.
- NLT He made two gold rings and attached them on opposite sides of the altar below the gold molding to hold the carrying poles.
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Quick answer
Two gold rings were placed below the molding on opposite sides to hold the carrying poles. They made the altar portable.
Overview
Like the other holy furnishings, the incense altar was fitted for travel with God's pilgrim people. The rings allowed it to be moved reverently. The construction matches Exodus 30:4.
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