במדבר, פרק ד׳, פסוק ח׳

Preparing the sacred vessels for travel in the wilderness requires careful attention to detail, with each item receiving a specific arrangement of protective layers. Packing the Table involves a multi-layered approach. An additional scarlet cloth is spread directly over it, and a durable outer covering made of tachash skin is placed on top. To finish the process, the carrying poles used to transport the Table are set into position [ביאור שטיינזלץ].

This arrangement means the Table is protected by two distinct interior cloths beneath its final outer layer. Such a structured packing method aligns with how the other holy vessels are prepared for transport. By comparison, the Ark requires a dividing screen, a blue cloth, and an outer cover, while the Menorah needs only a single cloth beneath its outer covering [אבן עזרא].