so that the cherubim extended their wings over the place where the ark was positioned, and they covered the ark itself and its bars
Other versions
King James Version
For the cherubims spread forth their wings over the place of the ark, and the cherubims covered the ark and the staves thereof above.English Standard Version
The cherubim spread out their wings over the place of the ark, so that the cherubim made a covering above the ark and its poles.New International Version
The cherubim spread their wings over the place of the ark and covered the ark and its carrying poles.