For indeed, the cherubim extended their wings over the place of the ark, and they protected the ark and its bars from above
Other versions
King James Version
For the cherubims spread forth their two wings over the place of the ark, and the cherubims covered the ark and the staves thereof above.English Standard Version
For the cherubim spread out their wings over the place of the ark, so that the cherubim overshadowed the ark and its poles.New International Version
The cherubim spread their wings over the place of the ark and overshadowed the ark and its carrying poles.