17. Then make a lid, the mercy-cover. Make it from pure gold. Make it 2 1/2 cubits long and 1 1/2 cubits wide.
18. Then make two Cherub angels and put them on each end of the mercy-cover. Hammer gold to make these angels.
19. Put one angel on one end of the mercy-cover, and put the other angel on the other end. Join the angels together with the mercy-cover to make one piece.