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May 2021
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Ark of the Covenant Pt. 2

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For thousands of years, biblical scholars and treasure seekers alike have looked for the missing Ark of the Covenant. Some believe it’s been lost to time. Others think it might have been smuggled out of Israel. But it could be hidden inside it's original resting place: the Temple Mount in Jerusalem. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/ ... Show More
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