1  And thou shalt make an altar for the burning of incense: of acacia-wood shalt thou make it; 2  a cubit the length thereof, and a cubit the breadth thereof—square shall it be; and two cubits its height; of itself shall be its horns. 3  And thou shalt overlay it with pure gold, the top thereof, and the sides thereof round about, and the horns thereof; and thou shalt make upon it a border of gold round about. 4  And two rings of gold shalt thou make for it under its border; by its two corners shalt thou make them, on the two sides thereof; and they shall be for receptacles for the staves, with which to carry it. 5  And thou shalt make the staves of acacia-wood, and overlay them with gold. 6  And thou shalt put it in front of the veil which is before the ark of the testimony in front of the mercy-seat which is over the testimony, where I will meet with thee. 7  And Aaron shall burn thereon fragrant incense: every morning, when he dresseth the lamps, he shall burn the incense.