Incorrect, garee... remember, there are two "arks"...
Sorry for goofing. Thanks you are correct I stand corrected. The golden ark that contained the things inside represented by the word of God on the outside.
Heb 9:4 having a golden altar of incense, and the ark of the covenant overlaid round about with gold, wherein was a golden pot holding the manna, and Aaron's rod that budded, and the tables of the covenant;
What was the purpose of a rod that budded? Who was it meant for ? Those who rebelled or those who believed the word of God, prophecy .What did the manna represent? Why the bible on the outside ?