Touching it was a Huge thing. Only certain people could carry it. They could not touch it. They had to use poles going through the rings on the side to lift it. King David tried to move it without following the rules. It cost a man his life. That ark represented the presence of God. It was to be treated with awe and respect.

The Art was part of the Old Testament. Now, in the New Testament, God's presence is within us. We are the temple of the Holy Spirit. If we choose to Trust God.