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The Ark of the Covenant in the Sanctuary
Tabernacle Diagram
Throne of God on north side
When viewing an ordinary diagram of the tabernacle, you will always see the
Ark of the Covenant on the west side of the Most Holy Place. This may be
incorrect, as it was probably placed on the north side.
On the Day of Atonement, the High Priest was told to sprinkle blood towards
the east while standing in front of the Ark of the Covenant. If the ark
was placed on the west side, the blood would fall on the ground in front of the
ark, failing to place any blood on the ark. But if the ark were placed on the
north side, it would fall on the right side of the ark. "He shall take some
of the blood of the bull and sprinkle it with his finger on the mercy seat on
the east side; and before the mercy seat he shall sprinkle some of the
blood with his finger seven times." Lev. 16:14
The throne of God is in the direction of the north, "For thou hast said in
thine heart, I will ascend into heaven, I will exalt my throne above the stars
of God; I will sit also upon the mount of the congregation, in the sides of the
north." Isaiah 14:13. Since the Ark of the Covenant was considered the
throne of God, one would expect to find it on the north side of the Most
Holy Place.
The temple in Jerusalem was situated on the north part of the city.
Judgments of God’s people would come from the north, e.g., Babylon
attacking Jerusalem, the future prophecy of Ezekiel 9 of angels coming to
slaughter also come from the north. "He comes from the north as
golden splendor; with God is awesome majesty" Job 37:22.
Ron Wyatt has said that the blood of animals is on the right side of the ark,
as you face it, and the blood of Jesus is on the left. It has been
theorized that Jesus, in the sanctuary in heaven which is spoken of in Hebrews,
is standing behind the Ark with His blood in front of him and with God next to
Him. This would place Jesus on the right hand of God.
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