Fasten the two gold chains to the rings at the corners of the breastpiece. The attachment of the gold chains to the breastpiece's corner rings completes the upper connection. The chains run from the breastpiece rings up to the gold filigree settings on the shoulder stones — creating the visible golden connection between the priest's heart and his shoulders. The heart that carries Israel and the shoulders that carry Israel are connected by the same golden chains. The visual unity of the high priest's vestment — chains connecting shoulders to chest — communicates the unity of the priestly intercession: carrying the people and discerning God's will for them are one action.

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