Cross-references Explore similar Bible verses on Exodus 26:34 in English Standard Version "You shall put the mercy seat on the ark of the testimony in the Most Holy Place." Ex 25:21 And you shall put the mercy seat on the top of the ark, and in the ark you shall put the testimony that I shall give you. Ex 40:20 He took the testimony and put it into the ark, and put the poles on the ark and set the mercy seat above on the ark.