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The assembly of the High Priest's sacred garments requires precise connections to ensure every element rests exactly as intended. A crucial step in this process involves securing the Breastpiece by threading braided golden chains into gold rings positioned at its edges.

The primary approach among commentators is that these golden chains are not newly introduced items, but rather the very same braided chains already commanded earlier in the text. They are mentioned again to bridge the gap between creation and assembly. Previously, the instruction only covered the actual crafting of these chains, leaving their exact placement undefined. Now, the practical application is revealed: one end of each braided chain must be inserted and threaded directly into the rings at the corners of the Breastpiece.

This understanding—that there is only a single pair of chains rather than two separate sets—is confirmed later in the text when the actual construction of the garments is recorded. In that later account, the chains are mentioned only once. This proves they are a single set of chains designed to serve a dual purpose, functioning both as an ornate decoration and as a vital structural connection.