And in the most holy house he made two cherubims of image work, and overlaid them with gold.
Parallel translations
- WEB In the most holy place he made two cherubim by carving; and they overlaid them with gold.
- BSB In the Most Holy Place he made two cherubim of sculptured work, and he overlaid them with gold.
- NKJV In the Most Holy Place he made two cherubim, fashioned by carving, and overlaid them with gold.
- NASB Then he made two sculptured cherubim in the room of the Most Holy Place and overlaid them with gold.
- NLT He made two figures shaped like cherubim, overlaid them with gold, and placed them in the Most Holy Place.
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Quick answer
In the Most Holy Place Solomon makes two carved cherubim overlaid with gold. Guardian figures stand over the ark's throne.
Overview
These large free-standing cherubim, in addition to those on the ark, dominate the inner sanctuary as guardians of God's throne. They represent the heavenly attendants surrounding God's presence. Their golden majesty conveys the holiness and glory of the God enthroned between them.
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Cross-references · 2
- 1 Kgs 6:23–28And within the oracle he made two cherubims of olive tree, each ten cubits high.
- Exod 25:18And thou shalt make two cherubims of gold, of beaten work shalt thou make them, in the two ends of the mercy seat.
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