Exodus 28:9-11

Expanded Bible

⁹ “Take two onyx stones and write the names of the twelve sons of Israel on them, ¹⁰ six on one stone and six on the other. Write the names in order, ·from the oldest son to the youngest [according to the order of their birth]. ¹¹ ·Carve [Engrave] the names of the sons of Israel on these stones in the same way a person ·carves words and designs on a seal [engraves a seal/signet]. Put gold [^Lfiligree] around the stones to hold them on the ·holy vest [ephod].