JETS 39:2 (June 1996) p. 184 and the nobles were looking up through, as it were, the vaulted firmament of the blue sky. Seated above would have been the indescribable appearance of God. Verse 11 repeats the amazing sight: “They gazed at God.” 36 Yet their ascent up the mountain to worship involved more than enjoying God’s presence. Their experience of communion was celebrated by consummation of the sacrifice of peace (“they ate and drank”). 37 Table fellowship around the covenant meal climaxed