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what was the content of the ark of the covenant
Hebrews chapter 9 verse 4 states that the Ark contained the golden pot that had manna, and Aaron's rod that budded, and the tablets of the covenant.
What was on the tablets of the covenant
The two pieces of stone inscribed with the Ten Commandments when Moses ascended biblical Mount Sinai

Question: Why did the prophet smash the stones
Self-contained rewrite: Why did Moses smash the tablets of stone