It was made of the same wood as the ark and table of showbread, but whereas they were overlaid with gold, this altar was overlaid with bronze, a symbol of power and strength.

• 祭坛的材料与约柜和放陈设饼的桌子一样，只不过后二者外面用金子包裹，祭坛则用象徵能力的铜包裹。