Is the Ark of the Covenant REALLY lost?

[@fingerpressgaming1956]

Maybe the ark of the covenant is the friends we made along the way.

[@scottjohnstone6204]

Shat up!

[@z0mb0tjosh0002]

Not just friends...but family

[@Chard9463]

My thoughts exactly.

[@VedantTiwari3]

HAHAHAHAHAHAH

[@Joe_baba]

It was within us all along

[@wandering_seconds9741]

Plot twist: Several people have already found the ark many times, but in their excitement have touched it and have been instantly eviscerated.

[@lachlanf4842]

In Harison Ford voice: "Don't Loook!"

[@simonjeffries1419]

Ron wyatt found the arc and the artifacts

[@BananaReidy]

@@simonjeffries1419 I was going to mention that but you beat me to it. There was a website that had a picture if Ron holding a giant sword with someone else. I cant remember what the name of the website was though.

[@GZP1023]

Touching the arc causes you to drop dead. That is all.

[@thechickenmaster6543]

@@simonjeffries1419 ron wyat was a fraud lmao

[@fifty7north]

It's can't be lost, I just saw it in the Lego Indiana Jones game yesterday

[@hosephanerothe1440]

Saw it down my local car boot sale !

[@unlightings]

Saw it at a local garage sale in Palmerston North here in Te Ika-a-Māui. In short, great steal of a price for a great steal of an artifact!

[@chadbergeron9135]

Ay

[@molotera8789]

In my room i beat my cocc cocc

[@aldren2k898]

I saw it on a chinese shopping site

[@jasminehoover5359]

The Arc's home, at least at one time, was the temple on Mount Moriah, which is literally probably the most contested single property/land in the world now (The Wailing Wall/Al-Aqsa Mosque). I think all the time about the amazing archeological finds that are probably there, under everything, where no one can dig or study until the time there is peace in the middle east. Maybe the Arc is there. My gut is that it doesn't exist anymore, but it will be interesting to find out, when there is finally peace A lot of Israeli towns are called "Tel"_____, like Tel Aviv. A Tel is basically a man made hill of archeological ruin, where generations and civilizations simply built on top of what was already there, over and over, until it was a mass hill of human history, that gets older the deeper you go. But you have to study each layer to get deeper, or you lose that era and information forever. So there is so much still to be discovered in that whole area of the world, for a long time yet

[@1997giannis]

yeah there will be peace at some point and the third temple will be built propably

[@RoachDoggJr2112]

@@1997giannisgod I hope not

[@1997giannis]

why@@RoachDoggJr2112

[@TheZerech]

This is true, although Tel Aviv is actually a planned city built fairly recently. The idea was to modernize the land of Israel by building a new and modern city but still respecting the ancient history of the Jewish homeland.

[@heteroGMRVet]

The Arc doesn’t matter, like a lot of the Old Testament; what matters is that it was symbol or type of the church. The Old Testament matters, I’m saying the practices or the peoples actions.

[@thomasmaughan4798]

"Is the Ark of the Covenant REALLY lost" It is not lost; it knows exactly where it is.

[@adrienneclarke3953]

It's with NASA'S lost moon technology

[@Jslnqdg]

Isn’t this the meme from kitchen nightmares lol

[@yoursotruly]

Beat me to it!

[@ImGoingSupersonic]

@@Jslnqdg yea, stolen meme

[@raistmajere5627]

It’s in Harrison Ford’s Basement

[@የደራሲዎችቃላት]

>barges in argument >say the ark of the covenant is in my temple >refuse to show it to anyone >leaves 🇪🇹🇪🇹

[@pedrolmlkzk]

Based

[@annusrideviravindran6396]

Sigma grindset

[@EnragedSephiroth]

@@pedrolmlkzk based on historical events?

[@pedrolmlkzk]

@Avomallow The Marshmallow based on what is a meme

[@RyanXHaily]

ረዐረ ሀቿዪሃ ቻሁክክሃ

[@jdenton1337]

Imagine just waking up, checking Twitter and seeing that they've found the ark, it'd be so surreal lmao

[@wolfinc2171]

ah yes. we found a WMD like no other that could make a nuke look huggable and is reuseable... and even with all that I wouldn't be surprised if it was posted on twitter.

[@iohan2801]

SJW: "tHe aRk oF tHe cOvEnAnT iS rAcIsT!"

[@khosrow]

At the end of the day it would just be a golden box with some decorations.

[@DisticTV]

@@khosrow Who knows since God might still dwell with the ark

[@khosrow]

@@DisticTV Sure he does.

[@jonathanward3633]

Am I misremembering (I may well be), but the powers aren't actually associated with the ark itself but rather with God and the ark is just a representation of his presence. The times the ark is present but defeat came anyway it was unsanctioned by God or used in a superstitious manner. Great video.

[@Struckjess]

Yes but his presence during the covenant with Moses was staying at those slabs so it makes sense that it would kill anyone that tried touching it, too much power that shouldn't be on earth in one place and belongs in heaven would do something like that one imagines.

[@martinluke9470]

By describing this "god"as a "he", does this mean you have seen "him"?

[@jonathanward3633]

@@martinluke9470 Personally, I (like the majority of believers) think God doesn't fit to our idea of gender, and since the Bible describes God in the mostly masculine but occasionally in feminine terms, and since the Hebrew word for the Holy Spirit is the feminine Shekhinah but it is used androgynously , you are correct to call me out on using "his". However, as I'm sure you are aware the term used for God in the majority of Christian, Jewish and Muslim writings is "him" for various reasons that it will take way too long to go into now, and which may or may not be rooted in misogyny. I do generally try to avoid gender specific terms for God but I guess I slipped into old habits.

[@Struckjess]

@@martinluke9470 you're a moron huh

[@moonshoes11]

Sure, but God is also fiction.

[@donniex4650]

Ethiopian monks be like: "Bro trust me it's in there."

[@dante666jt]

Lmao xD

[@riograndedosulball248]

"Can I see it?" "No"

[@blackwolf4653]

@@riograndedosulball248 Steamed Hams haha

[@markcharron]

In the words of the French knights who claimed to already have a Holy Grail: "Yeess, and it's verah nice."

[@kightsun]

Tbf. If they actually believe it could do the damage it's claimed to, they wouldn't be showing it off.

[@arulkws]

"the covenant discovered on craiglist" whoever sold it is a real megachad

[@dante666jt]

Giga*

[@claytonrwood]

New video: "Arc of the covenant seller male, better than the alpha male?!?"

[@ericktellez7632]

@@dante666jt *googol

[@forickgrimaldus8301]

Shut up and take my money

[@ImGoingSupersonic]

Probably wasn't sold, but for sale. Big diff.

[@SerendipityPoint]

HISTORICALLY, when cities were invaded, gold and silver was looted and then MELTED DOWN to make new treasures for the king that conquered. That is likely the sad and not so popular fate of the Ark of the Covenant.

[@waywardthought4407]

Historically is right. _Israeli_ archeologists (Israel Finkelstein most notably) have already demonstrated that the Exodus tales of the Pentateuch were simply made up. How so? Aside from no Egyptian historian mentioning any of the Exodus story, even in passing, the simple fact was that Egypt was the governing garrison power in the whole region of Canaan at that time. Imagine freeing yourself from bondage in Georgia and wandering to Texas to establish a new nation. The 'old nation' whose territory you still reside in wouldn't be too keen on it.

[@waywardthought4407]

@@SerendipityPoint "the historical existence of Egypt and vanished almost overnight"... except it didn't. The history of the dynastic Egyptian civilization begins over 3,000 bc and doesn't really end until Rome subjugates Egypt in approximately 30 bc. The Exodus supposedly occurred half way through that but it can't be pinned down to a year, reign, dynasty, or era since the Pentateuch never mentions any of the involved pharaohs by name. Judeo-Christian adherents debate the timeline with some very interesting interpretations on what a 'year' meant at a given time, but can't come to an agreement on the dates. They do agree that the only way it works at all is to assume the all Egyptians in their own chronicles just up and ignored the whole event - truly incredible (as in not-credible) if "all of their workforce walk[ed] out".

[@SerendipityPoint]

@@waywardthought4407 I’m not sure why you have to throw in “Judeo Christian” opinions as if you sidelined them having any less value than any other historical relevance. Prejudice?

[@awcy7141]

@@SerendipityPoint wut? Egypt vanished in overnight? Maybe in your head.

[@eddiejc1]

Although we don't know how much of the story of Exodus is true, there WERE Jews living in the area who set up a kingdom, and Babylon did conquer it because there were descendants of the Babylonian Exile still living in Iraq until the State of Israel formed. Considering what happened to some modern art treasures as recently as World War II, it's very easy to believe that if there was an Ark of the Covenant, it was probably melted down.

[@michaelgross7016]

In reference to the Ethiopian claim to the ark: In 2008 I was in Axum, northern Ethiopia. The personal guide I hired spoke guise (I probably mispelled that) which is the ancient liturgical language. Since he spoke this and had family members who were priests, he was able to have the guardian monk at the chapel of Saint Mary come out and offer a blessing . The monk never left the complex, and spoke to us from inside the fence. Now, what struck me about this monk was he had obvious cataracts in his eyes. I was told that after becoming the guardian of the Ark of the covenant, all the previous monks quickly develop cateracts. Later I read numerous articles stating this as well. Now, I don't know what is being guarded inside that chapel by a lone monk; but every monk who has guarded this object suffers from health problems , cataracts and often early death. I wouldn't give the Ethiopian claim much consideration except for the fact that something is being guarded that's clearly unusual

[@HotMochaCake]

Maybe its some sort of poisonous fools gold and they don't even know they're slwoley being intoxicated!

[@michaelgross7016]

@@HotMochaCake I don't know. so many theories. one said the so called tablets of stone with God's word was actually 2 slabs of uranium. which apparently is native to the area. more questions than answers.

[@HotMochaCake]

@@michaelgross7016 Wondering about the answers just leads to more questions!

[@trentp8035]

It’s probably radioactive, radioactive material would have been considered god like even just 200 years ago.

[@Electronick7714]

Obviously they are hiding the elder scrolls there. Hence the cataracts

[@fakeskyler2305]

That last line sent a shiver up my spine. I'd like to imagine that maybe, some wanderer out there had found the Ark in a cave out there in the desert, only to recognize the artifact, and with knowledge of the legends around it, or perhaps a nearly supernatural feeling of dread, decided to turn around, and leave it be, never to be found again

[@markcongleton9533]

dont worry..if one is ever found and claimed to be the ark treasure, it will be fake and would have been made after the fact when the stories were made up..notice these things were not wrote down anywhere near the time they happened as it is with all religion stories..a lot of times they got stories that seemed boring and added shit to it

[@yuezhang2526]

yeah right

[@goonbuggy1135]

@@markcongleton9533 Story of Troy, was a 700 year old myth, written about much later. Turned out to be true. Atlantis, still myth, written about millennia later, but possibly true.

[@mikespearwood3914]

@@goonbuggy1135 There's a grain of truth to most myths.

[@IllTickleYouAgain]

@@goonbuggy1135 The city of Troy was real, that is all. The story of Troy/Iliad is a story still, and probably always will be.

[@TheHiddenHand420]

Can we just appreciate the fact that in the movie, Nazis tried to use the Ark of the Covenant which is a Hebrew artifact Update: Look mom, I'm famous✨

[@MistahFox]

And that's why they got toasted...

[@Grace-uj8ue]

LMAO HOW DID I NOT THINK THIS FFS LOL

[@Celestial_Wing]

lol the irony

[@nervun8097]

So ironic. Proves that the Nazis didn't really believe in the racial segregations, but rather used them to control the people

[@Celestial_Wing]

@@nervun8097 Its not racism they believed in, its that they believed the Jews were to blame for Germany's loss in the first world war and the unfair oppressive sanctions the Leage of Nations placed on Germany along with the collapse of the Kaiser dynasty.

[@olivekosheluk8261]

So, if even touching it innocently in an attempt to protect it immediately kills you if you are not meant to interact with it, how was it ever "stolen", or opened out of curiosity?

[@ColonelSandersLite]

Well, I'm not saying it is, but let's just say for the sake of though that the ancient alines (deliberate typo) thing is actually true. What if it's really a fission reactor and screwing with it when you don't know what the hell you're doing is a *really* bad idea? So perhaps that's why it's lined with gold and people die when it's shielding is opened. Then, we can say maybe the people that stole it just got lucky and never pushed the wrong buttons and/or decided not to risk cracking the thing open. Just food for thought though. I don't actually think any of that stuff.

[@jeffjefferson2853]

My headcanon as a church kid was that God was angry at the Israelites for worshiping Baal for the 500th time and just depowered the ark right before the Babylonians came knocking.

[@perpetuallyconfused09]

@@jeffjefferson2853 I think we need more biblical headcannons like this one

[@alan_7390]

The point of it was to represent the presence of God with Israel, therefore it should not even be seen by someone who wasn't authorized, but after the death of Jesus, God's covenant with Abraham is broken and the way to represent it is with the breaking of the curtain that covered the highest (place where the ark was), implying that Israel had lost his approval. Outside of that, it was always taken with everything and the place where it was transported. At least that's what the bible says about when the Philistines took it.

[@lucianoarebalo41]

It would prove that under the temple is the most likely, since only trusted people would have touched it

[@wyattsulanka2471]

These videos are honestly so educational even if someone has different beliefs, it not only shows alot of biblical history but it also educates you alot on general history as well

[@nickma71]

This is true. But in this case the Ark is in fact mentioned in scripture when they say it isn't. It is part of a bigger story arc not mentioned, and that is the fall of Israel and how they were split into 2 kingdoms. They were to be punished by God for 490 years, and after the 490, the Messiah will come and reunite the kingdom. The messiah being the Son of David and God in the flesh. Jeremiah says when this happens the ark will be forgotten, and not remade. If it is not remade that means it is gone. And destroyed in the siege of Jerusalem by Babylon makes perfect sense. Especially when the "Old Testament" is foreshadowing the salvation of man. This is also why Maccabees is not cannon scripture, it contradicts what Jeremiah actually said. 16 “Then it shall come to pass, when you are multiplied and increased in the land in those days,” says the Lord, “that they will say no more, ‘The ark of the covenant of the Lord.’ It shall not come to mind, nor shall they remember it, nor shall they visit it, nor shall it be made anymore.

[@KOOLBadger]

​@@nickma71I think you are talking about Jesus Christ.. my Great Uncle in Canarvon. He paid for and opened Tut's tomb. First to die of the curse. An infected mosquito bite..

[@nickma71]

@@KOOLBadger Jeremiah said it will be forgotten and not remade when they are in the restored kingdom.

[@nickma71]

@@lllllliiillllll Slavery is prohibited (as we know it) in the Bible and punishable by death. Nice try. Anything else? Any more red herrings?

[@EXP_Jenova]

@@lllllliiillllllHistorians and scholars overwhelmingly disagree with you.

[@DemMedHornene]

Something interesting about the area where the dead sea scrolls were found, is that an incredibly old (10,000+ years old) wicker basket was found near there. It's insane to think that near those roughly two-millennia-old scrolls was an even older object from the earliest part of the neolithic era. The fact that such finds continue to be made does raise a lot of interesting theories about what we may yet find. Unfortunately, looters are a really big issue as they disturb these sites and sometimes take priceless artefacts to sell on the black market

[@votpavel]

if i remember, hitler was looking after the dagger or some spear that supposedly gave you the power to rule over the people,other world leaders looked for it too in wars but idk i forget the rest of the story

[@juicebox9465]

@@votpavel Lance of Longinus?

[@crazycutz8072]

The spear of longelus (spelling is not correct) The real or a copy is in desplay in Germany

[@j.m.w.5064]

@@votpavel That's what happens when we mix history and comic books. Or the film version with Keanu Reeves.

[@friendlyastronaut6462]

@@votpavel The Spear of Destiny or the Lance of Longinus, the spear that stabbed Jesus, is probably what you're talking about.

[@LudvigIndestrucable]

As a non religious person, I am absolutely fascinated with the 'true' rendering of scripture, to discover the roots of the beliefs and original claims and stories. These are the foundation of our society and gives us glimpses into our deepest needs and desires for meaning, also occasionally unintentionally funny.

[@Neo-cj1im]

Funny…. Keep that in mind facing god on judgement day

[@sweetpie8]

Im exactly the same. Though its kinda difficult to look for neutral content like this imo.

[@LudvigIndestrucable]

@@Neo-cj1im I'm so glad you pointed that out, after several thousand years of burial, my long dead remains being raised to listen to the reading of all judgements for over 10 billion people whereupon lakes of fire will appear and other unworldly things. Good to know that I'll be keeping in mind there's nothing odd or silly going on and that a literal interpretation of the Bible is always reasonable.

[@maryblauser6863]

@@LudvigIndestrucable There's odd and silly things going on right now, so nothing is a stretch to me anymore.

[@fearandloathing9976]

@@maryblauser6863 Seen any men rise from the dead, walk on water, or live to 900 years old lately?

[@cody8538]

I’ve never been a religious man, but these videos are just so relaxing and captivating, I need a video on the Dead Sea Scrolls!

[@cody8538]

@Simon Archbold I know, but I want one from Hochelaga here to support to content!

[@FoolishPrince]

You might be interested in what "Harry Hubbard" has to say about the DSC

[@freddyhercz153]

I think the ones found were fakes

[@lutkedog1]

@@freddyhercz153 Faked? you are wrong

[@xXRedTheDragonXx]

In my opinion the two most likely theories are that the ark is either hidden in the desert or that it was destroyed. Great video, and a very good explanation of both the history of the ark and theories!

[@theodorebradshaw9352]

Gods word in the book of revelation states clearly that the Ark of the covenant is in heaven. Gods word is the final authority

[@as-above-so-below-]

​@@theodorebradshaw9352That book is full of double meaning and symbolism. Not to mention that it's been translated across 3 different languages just to be in English. When you read Revelations, you need to put your literary glasses on and interpret things right. The "ark of the covenant" in heaven may not physically be the "ark of the covenant" that was on Earth.

[@as-above-so-below-]

​@@theodorebradshaw9352Always consider that there are secondary and even tertiary meanings when you come across visions and symbolism in scripture

[@mojohand74]

A third theory could be that it's just an ancient story

[@as-above-so-below-]

@@mojohand74 Where's the fun in that?

[@flxy04]

I love these calm, but somehow still exciting videos. Even though religious topics are mostly black and white (either you are very passionate about it or not at all) this definitely appeals to a wider audience, due to the topics in your videos being interesting and you trying to be as objective as possible, not taking things in mythology at face value. Also the videos are nicely tied together: visuals, music and of course your voice ( and accent ;P )

[@vandread]

I love these long passionate comments that share love. People seem to give them actual effort even tho they know they are unlikely to get a high spot in the comment rankings, and yet, people insist on writing them just on the off chance that the content creator sees them and they feel better about themselves

[@sophroniel]

"Calm but exciting" is exactly the right turn of phrase! I agree!!

[@sophroniel]

@@vandread as someone who writes comments that are generally either an attempt at a pithy joke or an entire novel that takes me longer than the actual video to write yet still recieves no interactions, I feel very appreciated by your comment (despite it not being directed at me). Bless your half-drag-makeup'd face 😔🤌💯❤

[@flxy04]

@@kayzeaza I just meant *in general* , you are either very passionate about your religion, or you're not at all. Maybe that's also just me, but I don't know many people who half-heartedly believe in something. So it's the believing aspect I was talking about there, sorry it was maybe a bit unclear.

[@davidottley2739]

@@vandread You seem like someone who notices people. Someone who really sees individuals. That is such a beautiful gift.

[@shmuelparzal]

In many artistic reconstructions of the Ark, the carrying poles are on the front and the back of the ark. However, in the description of the position of the Ark in the Temple of Solomon, it is stated that the poles of the Ark protruded through the veil in front of the Holy of Holies (2Chr 5:9); also, if the Glory of God comes through between the Kheruv-angels (MT Ex 25:22), then both Kheruv-angels must be visible at the same time. The only way both these things can be true, is if the poles were on the sides of the Ark, not the front and back (Ex 37:5). The Ark was meant to be carried like a throne, and if you consider how the portable thrones / sedan chairs of kings and queens once were, you will remember the carrying poles were along the sides, not the front and back. I think that's one way we would know if we had the genuine article or not. Mind you, Jeremiah implied that it would never be found (Jer 3:16). He said that Jerusalem would become sanctified, so that the city itself would become the throne of God's Presence, rather than the Ark.

[@scottjohnstone6204]

Except there are near identical objects shown in Egyptian hieroglyphs. And then there is the theory that it was taken from the great pyramid, hence the tunnelling through the wall, as it wouldn't be able to moved round the corners.

[@scottjohnstone6204]

@@M.C.G. I know about Israel. And I know about the etymology of the languages. Be humble, you or I have not got all of the answers.

[@LoveSumsItUp]

Ark is in your head the poles probably represent energy “serpents” circuits or kundalini. Skull is covering…Christ flesh crucified at Golgatha, the place of the skull… taking the thought and crucify flash to receive, to be still and know God….pineal or Jacob’s stone Piniel in the temple…where he saw visions of angels -messengers … why did they have to tell us these truths in architecture and symbols and Bible stories?

[@parrotenthusiast1181]

@@M.C.G. maat waar de fuck heb je het over

[@sophroniel]

Fantastic comment. I'm pretty sure it's like the breastplate of the priesthood, urim & thumim, all those blessed (possible) objects that were mentioned in the early scriptural accounts. I would dare say that, for believers, it's probably pretty prideful to assume anyone mortal could know where such things were, and that they will no doubt be revealed to those who are worthy--and who have reason or need to know where they are--in the fullness of time.

[@BrownyCakes1]

I remember as a child in bible school thinking that the ark was radioactive since so few were able to interact with it and not get sick or die. Anecdote aside, I really enjoyed this video. Thank you for sharing. These videos are incredible and I can't imagine how much time and effort and research it takes to put these together.

[@simonjeffries1419]

How and why was the ark radio active

[@tylerm8371]

@@simonjeffries1419 Ancient nuclear weapons of course

[@sweatybush5310]

@@simonjeffries1419 the minerals the gold was mined from held radioactive isotopes

[@three33three33]

Hmmmmmm... You watched Ancient Aliens right? That's exactly one of their theories.

[@BrownyCakes1]

@@three33three33 "could it be aliens?" ... .... .......... "Yes."

[@felixblack1106]

Just rediscovered this channel, no uploads in a year? 😢

[@indiana_holmes]

Well, the reality - as we all know - is that it's sat in an unmarked wooden crate, lost among thousands of similarly unidentifiable crates, within a US military warehouse, somewhere in or around Area 51.

[@SurvivingAnotherDay]

Found the schizophrenic 🤓🫵

[@gustavsvensson1944]

Along with a weird crystal head egg 😵‍💫

[@kycounterstrike]

We don't talk about that. @@gustavsvensson1944

[@thewanderer1598]

prolly just at MAG supply in cherry point

[@YusufGinnah]

I agree Indy... 😎👍🏼 You *are* the expert on this subject after all.... 🤦🏻‍♂️🤣

[@karvald]

This could have been on the History Channel. During the day even.

[@cypher6251]

That's a huge compliment

[@franky3557]

To be honest this is way better than anything i watched on the History Channel this week 😅

[@gremlinfifty2308]

I cant tell if this is an insult or a compliment

[@conveyor2]

Why does anyone still watch TV?

[@thewall1179]

Probably not up to their standards, he doesn't once speculate whether Hitler was an alien anywhere in this video.

[@bencochrane6112]

When the Ethipioan story mentions a unbroken line of monks, I can't help but think about the scene in Hot Shots where the monks had taken a vow of celibacy, like their fathers, and their fathers before them.

[@segevstormlord3713]

While I appreciate the joke, to be fair, they could have married, had an heir, and then sworn the vow before taking on the sacred duties.

[@nichsulol4844]

@@segevstormlord3713 nobody is interest that but some taking them

[@UnbornBliss]

@@nichsulol4844 are you learning English, or did you have a stroke?

[@markusgarvey]

LMAO!!

[@alfredogomez4714]

Lulul

[@Hollowyaya]

Bro why did you stop posting, come back!!! I keep rewatching all your old ones 😢❤️ all peace and love 😎

[@SteveBakerIsHere]

So let me get this straight. An innocent guy tasked with moving the ark on a wagon innocently touches it and bursts into flames. But the guys coming to steal it can sneak it out at dead of night without problems. Entire cities can be levelled by this powerful device - but a group of soldiers can just loot it from a temple. This doesn't sound plausible to me. Something in this story is 100% for sure wrong.

[@ulrichkristensen4087]

You thunk...all religions are.man.made nonsense

[@maxinman4525]

If I remember correctly this video leaves out some key details, there were rules about how the ark should be carried. It was more about not touching the ark itself, but it could be carried by the polls on the side. The video also implies that the ark itself has magical powers, the same is done in Indiana Jones haha. From how I interpret the scriptures this isn't really the case but that's another story.

[@SirKnasher]

That's religion for you, riddled with plotholes and shitty writing

[@danm9297]

I'm still confused how a loving god decides to burn 50,000 people using his magic gold box? But who are we to question the lord.

[@ErikNilsen1337]

To add to Max's comment, the video also neglects to mention that the Israelites lose the battle to the Philistines (1 Samuel 4, by the way) because they had fallen into wickedness and only expected to win because they had the "magic gold box." Throughout the OT, God makes it exceedingly clear that the ark is _not_ a superweapon: it represents his presence, and he can go wherever he chooses. If people claim to be "people of God" but use it as a cover for evil, he's under no obligation to stay with them. "Now when Joshua was near Jericho, he looked up and saw a man standing in front of him with a drawn sword in his hand. Joshua went up to him and asked, 'Are you for us or for our enemies?' "'Neither,' he replied, 'but as commander of the army of the Lord I have now come.'" Joshua 5:13-14

[@________3359]

The Ark of the Covenant: wobbled and might fall off Driver: Steadies the Ark of the Covenant from falling The Ark of the Covenant: *DIE*

[@Adreitz7]

The point of that story is that carrying the ark on a cart was never sanctioned by God. It was always supposed to be carried by the priests using the long poles. So the people taking it back to the Israelites only got themselves in the situation where that man died because they were already disobeying God.

[@michaelsmith4904]

For some reason this reminded me of the demon core.

[@Adreitz7]

@@michaelsmith4904 Exactly. Two things that, if treated with disrespect and carelessness, will bite back.

[@questioneverything4633]

@@Adreitz7 If God puts a billion volts of electricity in a thing, don't touch it without protection and training!

[@ThePomeranianPrince]

God: So you have chosen death

[@aff77141]

I think one thing we aren't considering is that whatever point it was moved at was so long ago now, it could literally be buried like ruins

[@pannobhasa]

I read once in a very hard-headed Anglican Bible commentary that it was likely taken by the Egyptians back when Judea was a buffer state between Egypt and Assyria or Babylon, and the Egyptians made frequent raids, sometimes sacking Jerusalem. Then they probably broke it apart and used the gold for something else.

[@aff77141]

@@pannobhasa I still feel like if anything like that had happened to the ark, SOMEBODY would have found it worth mentioning; the ancient hebrews were super fastidious about keeping track of everything

[@lizzard.]

maybe its last real location was pompeii/j

[@acupofwhitetea]

@@pannobhasa Funny since the Egyptians are actually sometimes allies of Solomon. Biggest chance that it was Babylonia who took it, historically with was them who raided Judea, never Egypt. They then broke it down and melted all the gold. The legend of the Arc are later folktales being told over and over to keep the memory of the Arc alive.

[@pannobhasa]

@@acupofwhitetea I read in an Anglican Bible commentary that it was probably during a raid the Egyptians made on Judea long after the time of Solomon, when Judea was a buffer state between Egypt and whoever was the power in Mesopotamia at the time (I don't remember if it was Assyria or Babylonia). It is briefly mentioned in the OT but the Hebrews tended to play down really bad news so the ark being stolen was not mentioned.

[@buzzyinurface]

When the video started with the Epic of Gilgamesh music, I instantly subscribed

[@STRAWBERRYMoi]

Dude. Indiana Jones found it in 1936, it is now in a top secret warehouse.

[@Dragonette666]

a Hobby Lobby warehouse.

[@SerendipityPoint]

Short Round? Is that you?

[@MrBiggles53]

Is it being studied?

[@Cineastre]

But the movie was set in the NS time...

[@walterbrooks2329]

It's being studied by top men. Top. Men.

[@FG-bn3qq]

The Ark of the Covenant is like the ultimate loot in games. That staff probably gives like instant Mana Regen and 99.99% crit strike with every spell cast.

[@Kikker861]

An RPG based on Moses would be a strange game.

[@cyrus8886]

@@Kikker861 fate grand order is the closest we'll get to that once he gets in the game

[@futureproof.health]

Instant Mana Regen!!! AND 99.99% crit strike with every spell cast. Now YOU KNOW!

[@ansuz5903]

The urn probably contains the Holy Hand Grenade of Antioch

[@Kikker861]

@@cyrus8886 if FGO has Moses and he splits some body of water, I'll eat my hat to roll during his event banner.

[@DamonCzanik]

It's in a giant government warehouse and was put there in the year 1936 after being found by a professor of archeology (part time). But even he would agree, it belongs in a museum. Currently being guarded by America's top men. TOP MEN.

[@PointnShootMovies]

Who?

[@AndreasSweden]

@@PointnShootMovies Top men

[@NullScar]

@@PointnShootMovies Chuck Norris and Edp 445

[@TooLooze]

@@NullScar Butterbean and Andrew Dice Clay.

[@NullScar]

@@TooLooze 😂 I had almost forgotten him totally by now. Andrew Dice.

[@theresamc4578]

If we take as true that just touching the ark was fatal, we must assume that pagans, not knowing about this, would have died trying to take it. Carrying the ark to a far mountain or into a cave would be extremely dangerous both in secrecy and safety . It is more likely that , if it still exists, it was removed by priests and hidden under the second temple or is buried somewhere under Jerusalem. Given its importance to Judaism, one would think that the secret would have been passed down some way; someone knows, but the time is not yet right to reveal it.

[@gavinriley5232]

I am an Orthodox Jew. I can say that the general teaching is that the Arc sunk into the ground under the temple. It wasn’t carried, or hidden by people. But was swallowed up by the earth to keep it safe during the destruction of the first temple. Who knows exactly where it is and how to retrieve it? The messiah will know. It is one of several ways that we will know with absolute certainty wether a given person is the messiah. There are several things that can be used to suggest that someone may be the messiah, but finding the Arc is one of the several tasks that can ONLY be done by the messiah.

[@zzzwy777]

Or God just took it back

[@lutkedog1]

@@zzzwy777 Or it was just a story by some bad liars.

[@zzzwy777]

@@lutkedog1 History shows there more than enough proof to show Jesus Christ exists :)

[@lutkedog1]

@@zzzwy777 “There were zero historians and scholars at the time who wrote about said Jesus and his Magic show of healing, and Feeding multitudes, supposedly a lot people (5000?) watching Jesus walk on water.and nobody wrote about it?? Some think that nobody could write at that time is a bunch of bunk because Paul wrote about his Jesus 47AD, He Paul made it up.

[@Mechimmortal]

How is it that "unauthorized" people who touch it die instantly, but here it is being stolen by multiple groups of people and they weren't killed when they lift it up to carry it off?

[@briandiehl9257]

I don't think it's simply being unauthorized, im pretty sure you are only allowed to touch the polls, any where else you die

[@Mechimmortal]

@@briandiehl9257 Yeah but they supposedly open it to defeat armies... Maybe they used a stick?

[@wave1090]

Probably because the whole concept of non-priests dying after touching it was made up to scare people from inspecting the arc and realizing it was just a normal box, with nothing supernatural going on. Religious organizations don't like curious people looking in to deeply into their claims

[@briandiehl9257]

@@Mechimmortal I don't remember them actually opening it

[@neilcua6965]

I think its because of the many time Israelites broke their covenant with God, made him angry, and abandoned them to their conquerors. The ark would lose its destructive power as a sign that God has abandoned them

[@nacholashow]

Not much of a religious person myself but the topics you chose, edit, voice over and have stylised visuals are fascinating yet calm. Thank you for taking your time with projects and being as in-depth with the subject.

[@evok74]

Mythology is cool

[@fiasypiage952]

@@evok74 barely born and deciding what happened in the world is fake, you have no idea what has happened, what’s going to happen, and what is happening right now, you are blind and you walk with the blind

[@naedanger123]

@@fiasypiage952 The opposite is also true, merely choosing to believe in all manner of things just because a few folk say it’s true is no better. Not aimed at religion at all, just pointing out the hole in your argument.

[@OdaTheSamurai]

This channel is one of my absolute favorites on KZbin. It's nice to see someone take all information into account when it comes to fact finding.

[@hofwar]

Your videos are inspiring to learn more about history! A real treasure on KZbin! 💎🎬

[@legodavid9260]

For me personally, I think the Judean Desert theory is the most likely. Its account in the book of Macabees is the earliest we have since the ark's disappearance, therefore being the most credible source out of the three. That supposed prophesy about God revealing it to his people once they have gathered all together once again could be something that could happen in the end times, it very much fits with many eschatological theories.

[@Caerulis]

I agree with you. Also the book of Maccabees is more canonical than specified in the video. It's in the Catholic and Orthodox Bible, the two biggest Christian sects. It has way more merit than the story from Ethiopia and the Jewish writer.

[@vatanak8146]

what have been the efforts to find it in those deserts?

[@inbalhalperin5999]

@@vatanak8146 Excavations are expensive and the Judea desert is really big and empty so I think If we ever stumble upon the Ark it will probably be a coincidence like most of the caves right now in the Judea desert.

[@artemisjones4383]

@@Caerulis Your right about the canonicaty of 2nd maccabees. He makes the assumption in this video that 2nd maccabees is an apocryphal work. Instead of that being an opinion and not the actual fact.

[@Caerulis]

@@artemisjones4383 Fax

[@mbobowe5602]

According to the scriptures The Ark of the Covenant housed, The Ten Commandment Tablets, Manna (bread from heaven) and an Almond Branch with Blossoms. These were Reminders of what helped them survive the wilderness struggles.

[@guruware8612]

According to the scriptures the scriptures are correct. If you ever find the problem here, you can keep it.

[@liesdiebibelbruder420]

​@@guruware8612the Scriptures are supported by Science and fulfilled Prophecies. Also by the fact that Jesus and the Holy Spirit are Persons you can have a relationship with and experience physically.

[@bluegoose7832]

It was discovered a while back during WW2. Some American looter found it, and it was shipped off to some warehouse. Top men are working on it.

[@Baldwin-iv445]

You got it mostly right. Except that incident didn't happen in WW2, it was in 1936.

[@russell2910]

They are working on it? Is it broken?

[@RobsonRoverRepair]

Top men.....

[@dianefester9663]

Chuck missler said he visited there and saw the "old box". He survived to tell the tale.

[@fhfbjufhwflpkpldxeh6070]

yeah, indiana jones lol

[@SandraLopez-rk6lu]

“My treasure? You want my treasure, you can have it, I’ve left it in the world, you just need to see my clues, and you find the ARK of the COVENANT!” And so, as the King died, a new age of explorers went out to find the Treasure of God. Beginning, the Great Covenant Era!

[@methequin7239]

i just love how none of the depictions of the ark has the cherubim depicted as the eldritch horrors that they are, would love to see that rendering!

[@childofcascadia]

I still wonder how cherubim somehow got conflated with putti. Because you know, a lion/eagle/ox/human faced quad-winged and brass hooved holy terror that is on fire sure makes me think of cute chubby winged babies.

[@pedrolmlkzk]

Goddam Renaissance

[@thomascoolidge2161]

Check the imagery at 4:13

[@KRIPP548]

@@childofcascadia How? We are living in a fallen world. The father of lies has his influence over everything.

[@TheLizardOfOz]

@@KRIPP548 That's an interesting hypothesis. Satan, the Father of lies, also known as the Great Deceiver, influences everything. Now, since he hates God, he would probably describe him in the worst possible light - nasty, bloodthirsty & immoral. If you read the Old Testament, that's how God is pictured, murdering people wholesale & commanding his people to slaughter their neighbouring tribes, men, women & children. So, what if Satan wrote the bible to deceive people, & lead all of the bible believers into Hell?

[@jstsomeotaku7293]

Many of the educational KZbinrs don't upload often so it feels really good to have you :D

[@jeremyporter2547]

The two nephews of Moses were actually priests who were intoxicated and ceremonially unclean. They were struck down for their disrespect. Aaron and his remaining sons were instructed not to grieve for them. This happened shortly after the priesthood was established.

[@jeremyporter2547]

@@mendelevium2768 they were.

[@mendelevium2768]

@@jeremyporter2547 my mistake i read that wrong

[@bluehorizons2508]

True because it says so in 'the bible' right?.. Well it says in Winnie the Pooh that he sometimes had trouble with 'bothersome' bees while trying to get honey!!.. And guess what?.. I have honey.. I've both seen and tasted it, and I've even been stung by a - very real - bee or two!!

[@segevstormlord3713]

@@bluehorizons2508 I'm not sure why you're arguing with him. He is describing the Biblical events, correcting the implication in the video that the story goes with them not being priests. Even if you don't believe the story to be true and do not believe in the Bible, @Jeremy Porter is correct about what the story *is*, while the video had an incorrect implication. It's not even a slam at the video; he's just clarifying and expanding on it for greater accuracy.

[@paulodeoliveira3368]

Little lies are a dangerous thing... The Ark was found by Ron Wyatt on the 80's after His showed him something when he was traveling in Jerusalem. Video link

[@TheDoctorAndALobster]

This is probably your best video

[@brucepeterson6344]

Actually, after all the people's sins were placed upon the scapegoat, it was driven out of the camp and allowed to escape into the wilderness, carrying the sins of the people away with it. Hence the term scapegoat. (Lev. 16)

[@Schneter]

Ackshually

[@blksmagma]

The best thing about learning if the whole scapegoat thing, was learning that it could also be interpreted as an angel named Azazel. There's an entire story about it in the book of Enoch where he is tied up in some pit and the goat that is sent out isn't the one being called the scapegoat, it's the angel Azazel.

[@hemofilter]

Actually, the other way around…the remedy for sin was the blood of the goat sacrificed “outside the camp” whose blood was poured on the Mercy Seat by the High Priest. The other goat “for Azazel” is sent to wander, for there is no forgiveness for the fallen watcher.

[@skrrtskrrt2410]

Didn't they slaughter the goat or did I misread it?

[@Schneter]

@@skrrtskrrt2410 as far as I'm concerned they just chased it into the desert, which basically slaughtering it with extra steps

[@BoiledOctopus]

"... there are several stories..." Basically The Bible in a nutshell.

[@bryansmith1691]

History in a nutshell

[@briandiehl9257]

Jesus' teachings in a nutshell

[@TheHowlingEye]

@@briandiehl9257 contrary to the bible he was quite consistent

[@gremlinfifty2308]

It is an anthropological tome

[@gremlinfifty2308]

@@TheHowlingEye he appears in other books?

[@purgatorian1616]

Along with its unknown current location I’m also really invested on what the ark and it’s contents look like at this point, considering it’s made of wood and gold. The wood would have to be in extremely good condition, and the gold be taken care of for it to look at least semi decent now that it’s been more than 2000 years since it’s alleged creation. Not only that, we’re not even sure if it had a good seal so even if someone were to find it, it’s contents probably aren’t in as in good condition as we’d expect them to be. Considering it went through a history of events and has a chance of being stuck in some cave somewhere, I wouldn’t be surprised to find some sad decrepit rotting box gilded in lumpy looking gold that’s succumbed to the elements suddenly showing up on the news because it’s killing people. Not that invested in religious related stuff but this is a great watch as an ancient history geek!

[@orange993]

"I wouldn't be surprised to find some sad decrepit rotting box gliding in lumpy looking gold that's succumbed to the elements suddenly showing up on the news because it's killing people." Sounds like a SCP, when described like that.

[@MistahFox]

@@orange993 IT sounds like the elephant's foot, just some decrepit goop that also happens to be the most dangerous place on the planet...

[@edgusmus7882]

@Jared Jams lmao same, i thought "is that what it looks like if its edited after a long time?"

[@punkphoenix4881]

Memento mori. I wasn't expecting to find an unus annus fan here

[@purgatorian1616]

@Dr. Buster Cheeks M.D., Proctologist at Stanford I’m not Christian so I can’t exactly agree lol :PP

[@TheThinker39]

This is fascinating and beautifully done! Thank you! I am so glad to know about your programs!

[@sirmetaladon]

Was expecting paranoid semi-factual clickbait, got excellent well-reasoned investigation. Well done, you've earned yourself a subscriber!

[@shaun_rambaran]

Hochelaga is the best.

[@mikemichaelson120]

You won’t be disappointed this guys content is A1

[@skrrtskrrt2410]

Welcome to the club my guy, we have cookies. 🍪🍪🍪 🥛🥛🥛

[@sirmetaladon]

@@fayeinoue7455 Perhaps it is, but I'd be curious nonetheless. Is just book. Why you heff to be mad?

[@MrFirextinguisher]

I love the idea that a scribe had carefully gotten the measurements correct instead of the reality of the stories being passed down word to mouth until finally written down

[@adjustedbrass7551]

Fun fact, a hebrew curse tablet was recently discovered, dated to about the time of moses. Showing it was likely that they had writing around that time, and moses very well could have written some things down.

[@jamesmartin4857]

I would think that the art of the written word,even with symbols had been around for awhile.Knowing thar we have found Egyptian tablets from that time..

[@smartalecgaming3358]

One misunderstanding about the ark of the covenant is that the ark itself is powerful. From the perspective of the Bible, the power/devastation actually comes directly from G-d. The ark itself was nothing more than a box that G-d used as a throne or a vessel basically. Once G-d “divorced” Israel and allowed Babylon to conquer them, he had no more use for the Ark and it’s was once more just a wooden box. In my opinion, it was either destroyed by the Babylonians, or taken by them and kept. Either way, I feel that a 4000 year old wooden box would have fallen apart and rotted away by now.

[@yowtfputthemaskbackon9202]

depends on the area, wood can last realy long in dry environments or if underground in the correct sort of soil types. however, its safe to say that if it was stolen by someone, it was probably melted in to make coins. goes that way for a lot of relics

[@the-epic-man-in-the-epic-land]

Why is there no o in the middle of the word god

[@smartalecgaming3358]

@@the-epic-man-in-the-epic-land lol, it’s just something me and a few friends do. Basically, in Hebrew, there are no written vowels, and no one ever said G-ds name out loud out respect, so the actual vowels in the name were lost to time over thousands of years. So we remove the vowel in G-d to show the same respect.

[@the-epic-man-in-the-epic-land]

@@smartalecgaming3358 ok

[@dafoex]

@SmartAlecGaming We sort of do the same thing in the modern ages. "God" is a euphemism, we say "God" as a title, akin to addressing King Charles III as simply "King". Of course, if one were to actually come face to face with the King, it would be impolite to call him King to his face, so we'd say "Your Highness", likewise it would probably be recommended to call God something like "Holiness", "Almighty", or even "Our Father" as Jesus said in The LORD's Prayer.

[@dassashalem9605]

As an Ethiopian Orthodox Christian i believed its in Axum zone. Why I believe it is because of the stories i heard. Thousands of priest have been killed by the power. Just because they went close to it, they have been turn to ash 😢.

[@gwen6622]

no they haven't

[@SirBlade666]

So there is an object of extreme value guarded by some monks at a know location in an extremely unstable part of the world which is also full of freelance soldiers. And that object hasn't been the target of multiple raids? Somehow I find that hard to believe.

[@98Zai]

It probably has, and they discovered a fake. But don't tell anyone cause that would undermine their power.

[@44almm]

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Church_of_Our_Lady_Mary_of_Zion#Tigray_War

[@98Zai]

@@44almm Holy crap. 750 people taken by the Ark, in a roundabout way.

[@BigBodyBiggolo]

Or its in the vatican where the pedophiles slither

[@98Zai]

@@BigBodyBiggolo No, there is no way they wouldn't use it to instaconvert everyone to their cult. Just let everyone who wants to challenge their religion touch it on live TV.

[@wollseth]

I've been checking your channel every day for new episodes. It was worth the wait, thanks!

[@GZP1023]

Just subscribe and turn on notifications genius

[@wollseth]

@@GZP1023 i never notice notifications

[@curesoon]

I appreciate the effort put into this video, however, there are more than a few inaccuracies. Just to give one example: while the term "scapegoat" does come from the Day of Atonement, it is wrong to say both goats were sacrificed. Only one was sacrificed while the other was led away into the wilderness where it was released. This is why they called it the "scapegoat" as in "escape."

[@huskyfaninmass1042]

People often confuse a "scapegoat"with a "fall guy" which is a different concept.

[@azazelone905]

Azazel

[@richardrykard3246]

Both animals represented Jesus' crucufixion and taking on the sins of the children of Isreal.

[@chuckoneill2023]

Well, I would call them both sacrifices, as a domesticated animal has low survival potential in the wild.

[@curesoon]

@@chuckoneill2023 That's true, I guess.

[@nancyvaughn4303]

Revelation 11:19 tells you where it truly is. "Then God's temple in heaven was opened, and the ark of His covenant was seen within his temple." It's not here.

[@BulbBunny]

it has been returned to God as it was only ever loaned.

[@CavemanCrafts86]

Ok but we're talking actual real life, not mythological texts.

[@Australiaisupsidedown]

Fake and gay

[@statutesofthelord]

nancy, Moses made everything according to the pattern shown him. So the original Ark is in heaven, and the one Moses had made is in a cave, secreted there by Jeremiah, to come out again at the end to show the whole world that God's holy day is the 7th day, not the 1st.

[@Badger17805]

Also isn't revelation prophecy and things that havent happened yet? So technically it could still be here according to the Bible

[@bugstomper4670]

You know when they found King Tut's tomb? They put him back in pieces into the sarcophagus. Like throwing logs into a box. The mummy was originally intact in one piece. But they never thought anyone would ever open it again. They didn't know that the Magnetic Resonance Imager would be invented.

[@WillianSilva-td6fv]

"they" who? the archeologists?

[@bugstomper4670]

@@WillianSilva-td6fv The archeolost that took the credit for finding and opening the tomb. Such disrespect.

[@pheart2381]

They wanted to get at the jewellry in his wrappings,so wrecked his resting place.

[@mads8179]

Your voice sounds like Lemony Snicket’s in the 2004 adaptation of A Series of Unfortunate Events and I cannot stress enough how much joy that brings me!

[@Nateh918]

It does seem weird to me that there is no direct reference to the destruction or theft of the Ark. It seems like such a cornerstone of the religion up until that point that you'd think this event would be included in the narrative. I think there are two explanations: (1) there was a conspiracy to hide the artifact that was deliberately not recorded for obvious reasons--in which case, I like the idea that it's hidden beneath Temple Mount--or, (2) the destruction of a sacred artifact that supposedly could not be touched by unsanctified hands was incompatible with their belief system and so the fact of its loss was denied or glossed over in all surviving, acknowledged texts. Personally, I lean towards the simpler explanation--option 2, especially if religion at the time was dependent on physical constructs like the Ark. The truth was too difficult to explain, so it was ignored. Plus, the destruction of the first Temple was followed by a period of exile, so I have to imagine that time period made creating records more difficult. Other texts, like the apocryphal one mentioned in this video, are wishful thinking fanfics. Would be cool if it were still out there though. It BELONGS IN A MUSEUM...or, probably, to the Jews.

[@xygomorphic44]

This video didn't mention it, but the prophet Ezekiel lived during the time that the Babylonians under king Nebucadnezzar invaded and burned Jerusalem and the temple. Ezekiel had actually seen a vision of God's glory leaving the temple. God's promise to protect and prosper Israel was actually conditional on the terms that they agreed to follow and keep his law. And they did not. It would have been a sad time if you were a Jew, because it meant that God had left the temple and with it, his protection of Israel as well as the sacredness of the Temple and everything in it. Then it would have been open season for any invader to seize the temple artifacts and destroy them. Babylon fell to the Persian empire (king Cyrus) less than a century later, which itself fell to the Alexander the Great. And from there the Temple artifacts are lost to history. And that's why I think the Ark is no more.

[@readingthebible5413]

Those are plausible. I think either God either took it himself, or, and this is the unpopular but probably true reason, the Bible had been….edited….. during its “interpretation”. I could point to many examples that should make people raise an eyebrow and I’m new to this. It blows my mind sped of the things I rarely hear about that are of major importance yet I never hear about it in any church on Sunday

[@roosh2927]

“Wishful thinking fanfic”? Because it didn’t get picked hundreds of years later by greedy little controlling Romans to be put into the fake I mean modern Bible? GTFO. At this point, Apocryphal texts are infinitely more reliable sources than any of the completely watered down and edited crap that constitutes the main gospels. You can put the Ethiopian theory in the bull crap department as well.

[@rokilaiyangtzer1134]

I wouldnt really blame God for taking back his personally bestowed artifacts if the feckers you gave them to immediately start worshipping some other guy the moment you look away or used your stuff as WMDs. Oh, actually, if the ark still existed today hidden somewhere within human hands, given the track record of us humans recorded within the bible, it would probably have not been under hiding for much longer, much less the several centuries of silence hiding inside some guy's vault

[@JiveDadson]

3) It never existed.

[@Lasagnaisprettycool]

"bro I've got one of the most sacred artifacts in history" "whoa u srs lemme see" "no way bro just believe me"

[@Lasagnaisprettycool]

@Simon Archbold So is this a question or an assumption?

[@ileutur6863]

@Simon Archbold pretentious ass? Do i really need to ask?

[@gdutfulkbhh7537]

@@Lasagnaisprettycool It's okay to laugh at ludicrous claims.

[@TheBrightmanFan]

The real translation is "Thou shall not Murder". Self-defense is not murder.

[@MrCmon113]

The REAL translation would be the law's notion of murder, which has nothing to do with our modern version of it. We would consider all if the killings Yahwe commands murders.

[@questioneverything4633]

@@MrCmon113 no, murder in ancient Hebrew was looked at much the same. This did not apply to manslaughter, self defense or other killing without malice, but to murder. Also, war was a means of defense or of holding evil men accountable, not something which was condoned if done with murderous intentions. The deaths Yahweh commanded were not murder, but dispensation of justice through a foreign power. He did not command the deaths of innocents, but of wickedly corrupted peoples who had grown worse for centuries on end before he did away with them.

[@joshuavar4678]

@@questioneverything4633 God also ordered his people to spare none, not even the children… That’s definitely murder.

[@questioneverything4633]

@@joshuavar4678 you haven't read the Bible, have you? Those types of destruction only happened in Canaan when Israel took over. Why was Israel taking over that land, though? They were not just given that land as a kindness from God. God raised them as an army from the time of Abraham and used them to destroy those in the land of canaan because the Canaanites weren't actually humans, but the remnants of the Nephilim, and they were spreading again. Go read Genesis 6 through the end of Joshua again.

[@Jaqen-HGhar]

Except for the whole, "those who live by the sword die by the sword" thing where Jesus literally tells his disciple not to defend him and elsewhere where it's said you should turn the other cheek. Even if you want to argue that you should fight back you can defend yourself without killing the other person and you should not value your life over the life of someone else. Especially since if you're a believer you know you'll go to Heaven but you don't know that the person you will kill just because you don't want to die will or not and if they kill you they can still have a chance for forgiveness later in life which is what you should want. It's the entire purpose of Jesus saying, "forgive them for they know not what they do."

[@xkoala303x]

I’m voting the cave theory. We find crap in caves all the time. More and more often. But underneath the city seems somewhat possible too, albeit idk why no one stumble on it

[@Baldwin-iv445]

I wouldn't be surprised if there were people who've found the ark, but never lived to tell the tale.

[@fawziekefli2273]

So, what what was the ox cart driver to do? Let the ark fall? a) no way he could lift it up without getting killed b) you need four people to lift it anyways c) if it had fallen and the lid came off, there'd probably be an instant nuclear explosion, or something, which would be infinitely worse for everyone. Doesn't matter which way you cut it, that ox cart driver was screwed the moment he took the job.

[@Ribbons0121R121]

depends on fall direction backewards:slides off, oh well, put it back on its fine forwards:mans crushed and killed by the holy box

[@dtvjho]

This completely misses the point: God never permitted his ark to be put on a cart. It had to be walked.

[@Roylamx]

What he doesn't mention is that the Priests and Levites were charged with its care & handling.

[@Suthek]

@@dtvjho Seems a bit petty.

[@fette_bohne]

The Ark of the Covenant was to be carried only by the Levites (Numbers 7:9). The death of Uzzah was a consequence of not following this exact instruction. David was afraid of what happened and carried the ark to the house of Obededom the Gittite (2. Samuel 6:10). After three months he must have found the instruction in Numbers 7:9 and this time the ark was carried properly by the Levites (1. Chronicles 15:2). This time no one died.

[@elye3701]

Just in terms of plausibility, I would side with option 3. Recall that there would always be spies everywhere and that taking the Ark out of the city would be very noticeable since only the priests could survive touching it would be noticed, it makes sense to hide it in the subterranean caves. Having the religious conflict atop makes for a better seal of safety you could not manufacture. Ron Wyatt could be spot on after all.

[@Harey0407]

I could buy that. I have some faith in the second option, because of course the one person that wasn't a monk to see it would say its just some old box. Why would he tell us "yup they have the ark" that could cause some real issues in Ethiopia as well as the entire world.

[@KnoxEmDown]

​@@Harey0407 "It was totally just an old box guys, you DEFINITELY shouldn't go and seize it, it's not worth taking at all, nope, definitely not." Edward Dullendorf, probably

[@susanlodges48]

The Ark does not exist, and never did exist, it is only a story.

[@donnieollis1386]

Yes he sure was:: and he did find it .. because he knows his Bible: and everyone else could too .. everything about Jesus Christ is all in the Tabernacle rituals .. this guy told you about the Mercy seat.. the priest was allowed in the mostholy place once a year to sprinkle the sacrifice blood on the Mercy seat..."you get it" the ark was under the Cross at Christ crucifixion... you know the place of the skull as soon as Christ said it is finish there was an earthquake the rock that held the Cross in place cracked open and our GOD'S blood ran through the crack and landed on the Mercy seat...Ron Wyatt had the black substance that he found on top of the ark checked and the lab said it was blood and get this The man said that the blood was still alive.... Now my GOD is GOD..... there is more to this but you people check for yourself's --Ron Wyatt dot org ..I think that's rite anyway good luck stay in the faith and don't give up he is coming,

[@lookoutforchris]

Nicholas Cage bought it years ago. It’s why he’s broke.

[@falsevacuum4667]

One thing I think is interesting is that even if the second idea is true and the one in Ethiopia is legitimate (unlikely, but still), the first and third explanations could also have occurred, just with the "identical" replacement. It would still be a great archeological find to obtain the potential replica, but then the question would be if the one found is the replica and the real one is still in Ethiopia (what the Ethiopians would likely claim) or not. In my opinion, it was probably destroyed, but who knows.

[@derp195]

They definitely have **something** there. Apparently people who guard it end up getting (and succumbing to) symptoms of radiation exposure.

[@AJ_ghdhejsien]

I like the apparent suggestion that we just storm the place and look at it.. with the subsequent add on .. as some fear. Lol

[@Mooseslime]

Ron wyatt found it. it’s still under jerusalem and his finding of it is incredible and completely documented. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eGm3g6KHoJuKi6c

[@Mooseslime]

or just search ron wyatt ark of the covenant for the real documentary

[@zackybilnadzary6425]

Your pp is my pc wallpaper.

[@SirRyan31]

Bro you legit have the best intro sound Maybe 5 in my opinion

[@conormccann2850]

This was a good vid, and as always, I love and appreciate all of your vids no matter what the topic is. It can be Biblical lore or internet lore, it's all good. However, I would love to see more obscure mythology videos. Do you have any plans to continue that series?

[@tadcotadco6344]

first and foremost, the issue has 'theological" dimension and cannot be treated as search of just a lost object. The Arc fulfilled its role and disappeared like the Temple fulfilled its role and was destroyed as per prophecy of Daniel that the 2nd temple (which was not even built yet by Daniel's time) will disappear right away after Messiah. It's noteworthy to mention that second material object created by Moses during their wanderings in the desert and brought to Israel - Nakhushtan - the Copper Snake was deliberately destroyed after playing its role.

[@adewilliam9047]

I agree and I think since even Jeremiah got told of it, big chance God destroyed it

[@wolfie1001]

You might be onto something there, considering the poor cart driver who only stopped it from falling got zapped, all he did was touch it and pretty innocently, it would be hard to imagine the ark would allow itself to be stolen or broken, it seems to be very defensive, it more than likely destroyed itself after it's role was over, it clearly had enough power to do so, interesting theory.

[@Sterben-iw3yx]

I dont get how you stand hearing yourself talk about such bogus like magic is an every day thing. People 2000 years ago were not at all smarter than people of today.....well at least those who read more than 1 book at least, and a modern one at that.

[@tadcotadco6344]

@@Sterben-iw3yx people per se 2000 years ago were not smarter, than now, but the dominating ideology was by far not as primitive as now when only physical part of reality is considered and all conclusions are made on the basis of seen. Even the question: "why everything is composed in this order and for which purpose?" doesn't bother modern people. And this only about external world, not to mention total ignorance of internal

[@Sterben-iw3yx]

@@tadcotadco6344 Consistency is usually a good indicator of what is truth and what isnt, regardless of realm. Besides the millions of points raised by people far more knowledgeable than any of us on the matter of religion, and about how it doesnt make sense and constantly contradicts itself, not to mention hypocrisy, double standards, dogma, cognitive dissonance ancient writers were as susceptible to as people today, and and and. It is also funny how people, especially religious folk, talk as if they have all the answers. There is no proof of any world beyond what is seen. Like it or not. And even if God is real, many like myself, would not follow mad men who have less integrity than i do.

[@riftwytch]

It's interesting how all of the representations of cherubim in the video look nothing like the traditional conception. Rather than looking like winged humans, they were thought to look like winged bills with human faces, which is more like other creatures in the mythologies of the region, such as the shedu. Another theory about the ark revolves around an African tribe known as the Lemba. They claim to have Jewish ancestry, from several priests who brought the ark with them. The ark that they claimed to have had been kept in a cave, but was taken to a neighboring country, where it is now in a museum. This ark was shown on TV, but it looks more like a large wooden drum than what the Bible describes. Interestingly, DNA tests have found that a large percentage of the Lemba have ancestry stemming from Jewish men, so there may be some truth to their claims, even if they don't have the actual ark.

[@jeffjefferson2853]

What are winged bills? Like a duck bill? Bill hook?

[@zoomertoast3703]

I always thought they looked more like mesopotamian lammasu than anything

[@desmonides]

The people of the Bible were/are black so that makes sense

[@riftwytch]

@@rumble1925 Yeah, that was a typo. Or auto-correct was playing games again.

[@virgilius7036]

@@desmonides Jews are black now? And africans are blue?

[@gysgtholpp]

I have a 4th theory. 1. Ron Waytt found the Ark under the crucifixion site... This allowed the Messiah's blood to drip on the ARK 20 feet below. 2. It was found in 1983. 3. It is still where it was found. 4. Aaron's rod was not in it. 5. Jar of manna was not there. 6 the stone tablets was. 7. Now the prophecies allowing the man of perdition to seat himself on it.

[@burtonspringer8327]

Ron Wyatt is liar that no scholar took seriously look it up.

[@charliewelch4301]

I like to think that the location is actually written down and is still documented to this day by very few individuals in the world who swore an oath to keep it secret from the rest of the world and to take it to their grave

[@perpetuallyconfused09]

Oh I like this idea

[@cantthinkofaname5046]

So national treasure but with the arc of the covenant

[@maxhydekyle2425]

Templars

[@TheEldritchHyena]

So basically the Brotherhood of the Cruciform Sword? Wait no nevermind, wrong biblical artifact.

[@RagingEggs]

The Vatican library is probably a good place to start, but practically no one is allowed inside.

[@zmdz34]

Overall a good video. Just one little nitpick. 2 Maccabees isn't apocryphal (unless you're approaching this from an explicitly Protestant standpoint); it's deuterocanonical. Catholics, Orthodox Churches recognize it as canonical, whereas protestant denominations do not.

[@MaryamMaqdisi]

I agree this should be a good thing to have said in the video, although he may have been speaking from a Jewish perspective

[@rdc2021]

@@MaryamMaqdisi the jews also recognized it as canonical until they were removed 90AD

[@daanvos194]

De makkabeen is gebeurt zelfs als ze tot de apocriefen behoren

[@-TheDevilsAdvocate]

He was off with quite a few other details as well, unfortunately. Exaggerating it’s role in Jericho for one etc.

[@TremereTT]

the problem is, that Exodus was written after the jews left Babylon to justify the taking of judea and samaria. It's not Real. It's just a fiction.

[@loods2215]

Excellent video. I'm an atheist, but the way you present and explain the topic combined with your excellent editing is just chef's kiss

[@MrCmon113]

Why but? As an atheist you are more likely to enjoy a thorough treatment of religious history.

[@loods2215]

@@MrCmon113 fair enough

[@jeypi__]

As a Catholic myself, I do too hate when religious fanatics push their beliefs to other people. They’re just making everyone look bad. It’s great to watch videos that try to be as objective as possible.

[@Quetzalcoatl_Feathered_Serpent]

To be fair you would have a better appreciation for the historical significance of the ark due to its place historically confirming that a important cultural historical relic did indeed exist, like the golden sun of the Inca empire, or other ancient relics believed to be near mythical. My concern is of the religious nuts that would use the physical existence of the ark for designs that would be dangerous for mankind. Even if the ark never had any significant powers. Its symbolism is more than enough

[@BrandonMcBadass]

"yeah, ive seen it, its just a wooden box" lmao

[@tommakesthings6249]

I've been putting off watching this until now, but I'm super glad I finally bowed and saw it. This was fantastic Hoch! I've been a fan of yours from early on, but this is definitely one of your best videos ever. Dynamic editing, great story telling and excellent research! Keep it up!!

[@dvl6354]

Geuren

[@IraRabinowitz]

In the temple on Yom Kippur there were 2 goats. Lots were drawn and one goat was sacrificed to G-D and one goat was sent to the wilderness and thrown off a cliff. The goat was not slaughtered in the Holy of Holies, where the ark was, but the blood was sprinkled on the ark. The Kohen Gadol (High Priest) would first enter the Holy of Holies, where the Ark was with coals and incense. He would burn the incense and make a big cloud of smoke. The goat that was sent to the wilderness is known as a scapegoat.

[@steinsgate514]

May I ask, what is the purpose of this sacrifice and why is one goat thrown off a cliff but the other not?

[@talldude1412]

@@steinsgate514 they were bored and wanted to see what would happen

[@anneacacia8883]

Obviously the creator of this video did not refer to Leviticus 16:8-10 in his research.

[@vickywhitesell7482]

The scapegoat had all the sins of Israel placed on it, but it was let go for the wilderness to deal with it. To keep it's blood off the hands of the priests, hence, the scapegoat. Nobody killed it, nature did that.

[@Sabotage_Labs]

I think you're mixing up Bible stores and Jack Black and Michael Cera movies. Was a pretty damn funny movie. I want some of that damn fruit!

[@xpendabull]

2:05 Actually there were 3 tablets with 15 commandments, but Moses clumsily dropped and shattered one of the tablets. Classic Moses.

[@BenDanYt]

Mel Brooks, what are you doing here‽

[@feeno1188]

This is some midrashic level comment

[@AyubuKK]

😂

[@kobenkoben7261]

Woah wait whats the source?

[@hideoeduardokojima8340]

@@kobenkoben7261 It’s from a comedy movie or show. I forgot the title.

[@stormmugger4719]

"Large crowds on either side of the religious divide gathered outside" 🗣🔥

[@nickbrown577]

Excellent documentary essay. I am an enthusiast of the myth and history that surround the stories that are compiled as the Bible. This was very enjoyable and well thought out work. Thank you.

[@mitch6676ify]

Incorrect. It is a terrible documentary, The antichrist will sit his ass on it when the temple is completed. The hiding place of the ark is a chamber directly below the cross of Christ,,, it could be nowhere else. READ YOUR BIBLE!

[@bruskqadir6208]

The so called ark is nothing more than a Jewish propaganda and myth! Why Powerful and almighty God has to seat on a stupid ark ?!

[@soothingbreakdown9878]

These videos are amazing every time, when I saw your Instagram post about this being your longest video I made sure to make a special set up to make watching it even more special, You deserve a lot more subscribers

[@michaelbooth2890]

It's in Area 51. I saw it in a documentary presented by a guy with a hat, leather jacket and a whip.

[@thegatorhator6822]

Something that doesn't exist outside of a fantasy novel cannot be lost.

[@XxKuroroxX1]

I just have to say, beautifully written, well crafted video, perhaps this could be a series, next up, The Lance of Longinus (Spear of Destiny), or the Holy Grail

[@flux.aeterna]

Seconding these!

[@epicweedskrrtswag7872]

Definitely

[@nichsulol4844]

really confused mountain fruit and flower and five finger

[@davegrenier1160]

If Menelik's priests constructed a replica ark, that's probably a clue to what may have actually happened - Menelik's priest made a replica that was kept in Ethiopia, and legend sprang up (or it was falsely reported to the locals) that it was the original. If there's actually no such ark in the chapel now, it's probably because the replica was eventually lost or, more likely, stolen (if it was a true replica, its gold would have made it a target for theft). Many non-Jews (including many atheists) would like the Ark to be extant, because it is (or was) a remarkable cultural and historical artifact. Its recovery would be an extraordinary find, and would likely have repercussions for the modern world (some good, some bad).

[@virgilius7036]

You think that the romans of Titus army have not recovered the gold that covered it?

[@bashermus9975]

@@virgilius7036 You think that a magical artefact from a story that never happened exists?

[@inwalters]

@@bashermus9975 Since you were there to see it didn't happen, waiting for your book on the "real story".

[@messianic_scam]

you hamites and your endless Fairytales you are unbiblical vodoo clans had nothing to do with biblical hisotry look at you kzbin.info/www/bejne/q2qnZoyAjpiYepo

[@bbekah]

While watching, I thought that it would be funny if the priest's switch-a-roo backfired and they accidentally brought the fake ark back

[@ronsbookreview1010]

I'm really interested in the Pantheon of the Gauls. I tried to research it myself but their doesn't seem to be a lot of resources online. I'm hoping someone who is experienced in researching theology might do a better job than I have done.

[@Jerrycourtney]

I, too, have done countless hours of research, with nothing but many wasted hours to show for.

[@san_toad]

I study theology very thoroughly, my conclusion that is, forget about it no one will ever find it. Hahahaha

[@perpetuallyconfused09]

Unrelated but here’s a fun fact: the demon belzabub’s name might have been used as a way to mock Baal

[@timebandits1026]

The thing about the Gauls and all other Celtic/Gaelic religions is that none of the sources we have about their pantheon have been written down by the Gauls themselves. They never had written record of any of the deities they worship, and so the only knowledge we have about their religion comes from after Julius Caesar’s invasion of Gaul, and even then the records attempt to paint them as wild savages and not a developed culture (which they were). So the main reason we know so little about their pantheon is simply that the only sources we have are biased, and surface level in detail at best.

[@Jerrycourtney]

@@perpetuallyconfused09 interesting thought.

[@deejannemeiurffnicht1791]

Incidentally an Edward Ullendorf reckons to have seen the 'ark' in Axum. here is what he had to say on the matter: '' ..In a 1992 interview, Ullendorff says that he personally examined the ark held within the church in Axum in 1941 while an officer in the British Army. Describing the ark there, he says, "They have a wooden box, but it's empty. Middle- to late-medieval construction, when these were fabricated ad hoc.''

[@Nihtglom]

Theory 4: It's locked away in the vaults under Vatican City along with countless other missing treasures from across history.

[@duetopersonalreasonsaaaaaa]

They've trapped the Flying Spaghetti Monster?! 😨

[@Rockit-]

I heard the Jews have it - Hidden under or near the Temple Mount.

[@duetopersonalreasonsaaaaaa]

@Romz i am indeed a Master of Comedy™️

[@susanlodges48]

The Ark does not exist, and never did exist, it is only a story.

[@jfangm]

@@susanlodges48 I probably did exist, but was a lot less impressive than the scripture made it out to be.

[@nairbvel]

Quick scapegoat comment: one of the goats was to be sacrificed; the other was to be driven out into the desert, carrying the peoples' sins -- that one is the scapegoat. There are even instructions on how the man chosen for the task of driving it out should cleanse himself upon his return (obviously sans goat).

[@YSLRD]

I think he's wrong about much of his actual Bible references. Makes me wonder about the non biblical sources

[@PlanetEarth3141]

For humor sake only, I think the Ark used to be kept next to the Holy Hand Grenade of Antioch.

[@bashermus9975]

And of that one we have film footage.

[@Benny-zx6bi]

😂

[@perpetuallyconfused09]

I think it is owned by lucasfilm ltd. Because they made raiders of the lost ark and the arks in that/j

[@Ehunter23]

@@perpetuallyconfused09 then that means it's in one of the Disneyland's around the world

[@perpetuallyconfused09]

@@Ehunter23 yes it is in a hidden part of Disneyland

[@whitesmokeking]

New here. Love these vibes

[@TheMotz55]

This is a very well produced, balanced and sensitive documentary...a work of art in itself. The Ark, whether a physical or spiritual construct, represents God's love and promise of salvation. I have witnessed the fervor and majesty of hundreds of Ethiopians in prayer. It was breathtaking. Their faith represents all of our hopes that God exists and really does love us. Following any religion that espouses kindness, goodness, humility and selflessness is the surefire way to receive that one ticket to Heaven.

[@thomaspick4123]

No. There is only one way to get into Heaven. It is by believing Jesus Christ is God in the flesh. He suffered and died for our sins, and was resurrected from the grave. Your last sentence are all good deeds. We will be rewarded for our good deeds, but that is not how we are allowed entry into Heaven. Remember the thief on the cross who died next to Jesus? He went to Paradise. He believed in Jesus. He did not have time to do repentant acts of kindness.

[@TheMotz55]

@@thomaspick4123 Please don't say that every one of the 6 million Jews who perished in the Holocaust are not in Heaven and that they share the same Hell that consumes Hitler. My Jesus is loving and good. He is embracing those souls and blesses those who led worthy lives, even if they never knew Him.

[@steliostoulis1875]

@@TheMotz55 im sorry but yeah ...thats how ift works

[@bashermus9975]

It isn't. They omit the most important fact (which almost all bible related "documentaries" omit): almost all of the events described in Exodus are proven to have never happened. There is no proof that there were Jewish slaves in Egypt. There is no proof that a large group of people wandered through the Sinaï desert for 40 years (people how must have no sense of direction at all, because the Sinaï can be crossed on foot in a week). The cities that were sacked, using the ark, did not exist during the time Exodus took place. The writers did not know this, because the wrote it almost 1400 years after the alleged events took place. So, the answer to the question "Is the ark of the covenant really lost?" should be: Probably not, because it never existed. All other events described in the book of Exodus never happened, making it very unlikely that the existence of a magical, murderous golden chest is the only part of Exodus that is true.

[@raloed.363]

@@TheMotz55 I quote these words from a song "the angel told me that the judgment we face is real only if we choose to believe it, JAH loves us all to much to ever let us burn in hell, they had to keep that one a secret" Looks are deceiving - Damian Marley

[@ItsNish101]

He puts so much work into these. I appreciate it, they are always so interesting.

[@norwrathzen9337]

I would like to state that there have been scriptures lost and found once more, and that is has been stated in the bible before. This can be an explanation for some religious topics.

[@BillWatz]

According to the Duay -Rheims bible, the ark was hidden on Mt. Nebo by Jeremias (book of Macabees) "until God receives his people unto Mercy" which has been considered as the conversion of the Jews away from Anti Christ to Christ towards the end of the world. Speculation is the Enoch and Elias return during the time of Antichrist, bring out the ark which draws the jews away from Antichrist. Antichrist then kills Enoch and Elias, etc.

[@dansena2901]

What if the ark is actually radioactive? Explains the whole “dying-if-you-get-close-to-it”

[@jsmith6974]

Damn, what if they found uranium somewhere, that’s proper interesting

[@scottjohnstone6204]

We've all seen raiders , and ancient aliens! I love it how people pretend to come up with these ideas like they've never heard them before!

[@dansena2901]

Weird how radioactive warfare was already used way back then lol

[@Caerulis]

it doesnt explain how the ark wiped out armies and cities.

[@depressedperson9002]

Imagine ancient temple priest wearing HAZMAT suits 🤣