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The doors, including the decorations of cherubim and palm trees, were overlaid with gold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_kings/6.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />He covered the two doors of olivewood with carvings of cherubim, palm trees, and open flowers. He overlaid them with gold and spread gold on the cherubim and on the palm trees.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_kings/6.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />The double doors were made of olive wood, and he carved into them cherubim, palm trees, and open flowers and overlaid the cherubim and palm trees with hammered gold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_kings/6.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />The two doors also <i>were of</i> olive tree; and he carved upon them carvings of cherubims and palm trees and open flowers, and overlaid <i>them</i> with gold, and spread gold upon the cherubims, and upon the palm trees.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_kings/6.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />The two doors <i>were of</i> olive wood; and he carved on them figures of cherubim, palm trees, and open flowers, and overlaid <i>them</i> with gold; and he spread gold on the cherubim and on the palm trees.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_kings/6.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />So <i>he made</i> two doors of olive wood, and he carved on them carvings of cherubim, palm trees, and open flowers, and overlaid them with gold; and he overlaid the cherubim and the palm trees with gold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_kings/6.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />So he made two doors of olive wood, and he carved on them carvings of cherubim, palm trees, and open flowers, and overlaid them with gold; and he spread the gold on the cherubim and on the palm trees.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_kings/6.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />So <i>he made</i> two doors of olive wood, and he carved on them carvings of cherubim, palm trees, and open flowers, and overlaid them with gold; and he spread the gold on the cherubim and on the palm trees.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_kings/6.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />So <i>he made</i> two doors of olive wood, and he carved on them carvings of cherubim, palm trees, and open flowers, and overlaid them with gold; and he spread the gold on the cherubim and on the palm trees.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_kings/6.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />So <i>he made</i> two doors of olive wood, and he carved on them carvings of cherubim, palm-shaped decorations, and open flowers; and overlaid them with gold; and he hammered out overlays of gold on the cherubim and palm decorations.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_kings/6.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The two doors were made of olive wood. He carved cherubim, palm trees, and flower blossoms on them and overlaid them with gold, hammering gold over the cherubim and palm trees.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_kings/6.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The two doors were made of olive wood. He carved cherubim, palm trees, and flower blossoms on them and overlaid them with gold, hammering gold over the cherubim and palm trees. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_kings/6.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />So he made two doors of olive-wood; and he carved upon them carvings of cherubim and palm-trees and open flowers, and overlaid them with gold; and he spread the gold upon the cherubim, and upon the palm-trees.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_kings/6.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />So he made two doors of olive wood; and he carved upon them carvings of cherubim and palm trees and open flowers, and overlaid them with gold; and he spread the gold upon the cherubim, and upon the palm trees.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_kings/6.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />The two doors were [made out of] olive wood. He carved angels, palm trees, and flowers into them and covered them with gold. The gold was hammered onto the angels and the palm trees.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_kings/6.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />The doors were decorated with carved figures of winged creatures, palm trees, and flowers. The doors, the winged creatures, and the palm trees were covered with gold. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_kings/6.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />He installed two doors made of olive wood, inlaying them with carvings of cherubim, palm trees, and blooming flowers, and overlaying them with gold. Then he added more gold to cover the cherubim and palm trees.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_kings/6.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />The double doors were made of olive wood, and he carved into them cherubim, palm trees, and open flowers and overlaid the cherubim and palm trees with hammered gold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_kings/6.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />On the two doors made of olive wood he carved cherubs, palm trees, and flowers in bloom, and he plated them with gold. He plated the cherubs and the palm trees with hammered gold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_kings/6.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />So he made two doors of olive wood; and he carved on them carvings of cherubim and palm trees and open flowers, and overlaid them with gold; and he spread the gold on the cherubim, and on the palm trees.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_kings/6.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />The two doors also were of olive tree; and he carved upon them carvings of cherubim, and palm trees, and open flowers, and overlaid them with gold, and spread gold upon the cherubim, and upon the palm trees.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_kings/6.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />So he made two doors of olive wood; and he carved on them carvings of cherubim, palm trees, and open flowers, and overlaid them with gold. He spread the gold on the cherubim and on the palm trees. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_kings/6.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And the two doors [are] of the oil-tree, and he has carved on them carvings of cherubim, and palm-trees, and openings of flowers, and overlaid with gold, and he causes the gold to go down on the cherubim and on the palm-trees.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_kings/6.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And the two doors are of the oil-tree, and he hath carved upon them carvings of cherubs, and palm-trees, and openings of flowers, and overlaid with gold, and he causeth the gold to go down on the cherubs and on the palm-trees.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_kings/6.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And two doors of woods of oil; and he carved upon them carvings of cherubims, and palm-trees, and opening flower-buds, and he overlaid with gold, and he brought down gold upon the cherubims and upon the palm-trees.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_kings/6.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And two doors of olive tree: and he carved upon them figures of cherubims, and figures of palm trees, and carvings very much projecting: and he overlaid them with gold: and he covered both the cherubims and the palm trees, and the other things with gold. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_kings/6.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And there were two doors, from wood of the olive tree. And he carved upon them pictures of cherubim, and images of palm trees, and very prominent figures. And he overlaid these with gold. And he covered the cherubim, as well as the palm trees and the other things, with gold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_kings/6.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />The two doors were of pine, with carved figures of cherubim, palm trees, and open flowers. The doors were overlaid with gold, and the cherubim and the palm trees were also covered with beaten gold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_kings/6.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />He covered the two doors of olivewood with carvings of cherubim, palm trees, and open flowers; he overlaid them with gold, and spread gold on the cherubim and on the palm trees.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_kings/6.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />The two doors also were of olive wood; and he carved upon them figures of cherubim, and carved ornaments and palm trees and open flowers; and he overlaid them with gold, and spread gold upon the cherubim and upon the palm trees.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_kings/6.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And two doors of a large tree, and engravings of Cherubim and carved ornaments and palm trees and lilies were carved upon them and overlaid in gold, and he put more gold on the Cherubim and on the palm trees.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_kings/6.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And as for the two doors of olive-wood, he carved upon them carvings of cherubim and palm-trees and open flowers, and overlaid them with gold; and he spread the gold upon the cherubim, and upon the palm-trees.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_kings/6-32.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Xx9A0AxPaoQ?start=2239" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/1_kings/6.htm">The Doors</a></span><br><span class="reftext">31</span>For the entrance to the inner sanctuary, Solomon constructed doors of olive wood with five-sided doorposts. <span class="reftext">32</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/8147.htm" title="8147: ū·šə·tê (Conj-w:: Number-fdc) -- Two (a card. number). Dual of sheniy; feminine shttayim; two; also twofold.">The double</a> <a href="/hebrew/1817.htm" title="1817: dal·ṯō·wṯ (N-fpc) -- A door. From dalah; something swinging, i.e. The valve of a door.">doors</a> <a href="/hebrew/8081.htm" title="8081: še·men (N-ms) -- Fat, oil. From shaman; grease, especially liquid; figuratively, richness.">were made of olive</a> <a href="/hebrew/6086.htm" title="6086: ‘ă·ṣê- (N-mpc) -- Tree, trees, wood. From atsah; a tree; hence, wood.">wood,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7049.htm" title="7049: wə·qā·la‘ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-3ms) -- To sling, hurl forth. A primitive root: to sling: also to carve.">and he carved</a> <a href="/hebrew/4734.htm" title="4734: miq·lə·‘ō·wṯ (N-fpc) -- Carving. From qala'; a sculpture."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘ă·lê·hem (Prep:: 3mp) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">into them</a> <a href="/hebrew/3742.htm" title="3742: kə·rū·ḇîm (N-mp) -- Probably an order of angelic beings. An angelic being.">cherubim,</a> <a href="/hebrew/8561.htm" title="8561: wə·ṯi·mō·rō·wṯ (Conj-w:: N-fp) -- Palm (tree) figure. (plural o or timmorah; from the same root as tamar; A palm-like pilaster.">palm trees,</a> <a href="/hebrew/6362.htm" title="6362: ū·p̄ə·ṭū·rê (Conj-w:: V-Qal-QalPassPrtcpl-mpc) -- To separate, remove, set free. A primitive root; to cleave or burst through, i.e. to emit, whether literal or figurative.">and open</a> <a href="/hebrew/6731.htm" title="6731: ṣiṣ·ṣîm (N-mp) -- Or tsits; from tsuwts; properly, glistening, i.e. A burnished plate; also a flower; a wing.">flowers</a> <a href="/hebrew/6823.htm" title="6823: wə·ṣip·pāh (Conj-w:: V-Piel-ConjPerf-3ms) -- To lay out, lay over. A primitive root; to sheet over.">and overlaid</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3742.htm" title="3742: hak·kə·rū·ḇîm (Art:: N-mp) -- Probably an order of angelic beings. An angelic being.">the cherubim</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: wə·‘al- (Conj-w:: Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications."></a> <a href="/hebrew/8561.htm" title="8561: hat·ti·mō·rō·wṯ (Art:: N-fp) -- Palm (tree) figure. (plural o or timmorah; from the same root as tamar; A palm-like pilaster.">and palm trees</a> <a href="/hebrew/2091.htm" title="2091: zā·hāḇ (N-ms) -- Gold. From an unused root meaning to shimmer; gold, figuratively, something gold-colored, as oil, a clear sky.">with hammered gold.</a> <a href="/hebrew/7286.htm" title="7286: way·yā·reḏ (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To beat out, beat down, subdue. A primitive root; to tread in pieces, i.e. to conquer, or to overlay."></a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/2091.htm" title="2091: haz·zā·hāḇ (Art:: N-ms) -- Gold. From an unused root meaning to shimmer; gold, figuratively, something gold-colored, as oil, a clear sky."></a> </span><span class="reftext">33</span>In the same way he made four-sided doorposts of olive wood for the sanctuary entrance.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/26-31.htm">Exodus 26:31-33</a></span><br />Make a veil of blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, and finely spun linen, with cherubim skillfully worked into it. / Hang it with gold hooks on four posts of acacia wood, overlaid with gold and standing on four silver bases. / And hang the veil from the clasps and place the ark of the Testimony behind the veil. So the veil will separate the Holy Place from the Most Holy Place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/3-14.htm">2 Chronicles 3:14</a></span><br />He made the veil of blue, purple, and crimson yarn and fine linen, with cherubim woven into it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/41-18.htm">Ezekiel 41:18-25</a></span><br />were alternating carved cherubim and palm trees. Each cherub had two faces: / the face of a man was toward the palm tree on one side, and the face of a young lion was toward the palm tree on the other side. They were carved all the way around the temple. / Cherubim and palm trees were carved on the wall of the outer sanctuary from the floor to the space above the entrance. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/36-35.htm">Exodus 36:35</a></span><br />Next, he made the veil of blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, and finely spun linen, with cherubim skillfully worked into it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/9-3.htm">Hebrews 9:3-5</a></span><br />Behind the second curtain was a room called the Most Holy Place, / containing the golden altar of incense and the gold-covered ark of the covenant. Inside the ark were the gold jar of manna, Aaron’s staff that had budded, and the stone tablets of the covenant. / Above the ark were the cherubim of glory, overshadowing the mercy seat. But we cannot discuss these things in detail now.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/21-12.htm">Revelation 21:12-14</a></span><br />The city had a great and high wall with twelve gates inscribed with the names of the twelve tribes of Israel, and twelve angels at the gates. / There were three gates on the east, three on the north, three on the south, and three on the west. / The wall of the city had twelve foundations bearing the names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/25-18.htm">Exodus 25:18-20</a></span><br />Make two cherubim of hammered gold at the ends of the mercy seat, / one cherub on one end and one on the other, all made from one piece of gold. / And the cherubim are to have wings that spread upward, overshadowing the mercy seat. The cherubim are to face each other, looking toward the mercy seat.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/3-7.htm">2 Chronicles 3:7</a></span><br />He overlaid its beams, thresholds, walls, and doors with gold, and he carved cherubim on the walls.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/4-6.htm">Revelation 4:6-8</a></span><br />And before the throne was something like a sea of glass, as clear as crystal. In the center, around the throne, were four living creatures, covered with eyes in front and back. / The first living creature was like a lion, the second like a calf, the third had a face like a man, and the fourth was like an eagle in flight. / And each of the four living creatures had six wings and was covered with eyes all around and within. Day and night they never stop saying: “Holy, Holy, Holy, is the Lord God Almighty, who was and is and is to come!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/37-7.htm">Exodus 37:7-9</a></span><br />He made two cherubim of hammered gold at the ends of the mercy seat, / one cherub on one end and one on the other, all made from one piece of gold. / And the cherubim had wings that spread upward, overshadowing the mercy seat. The cherubim faced each other, looking toward the mercy seat.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/27-51.htm">Matthew 27:51</a></span><br />At that moment the veil of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom. The earth quaked, and the rocks were split.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/15-38.htm">Mark 15:38</a></span><br />And the veil of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/23-45.htm">Luke 23:45</a></span><br />The sun was darkened, and the veil of the temple was torn down the middle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/10-19.htm">Hebrews 10:19-20</a></span><br />Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus, / by the new and living way opened for us through the curtain of His body,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/11-19.htm">Revelation 11:19</a></span><br />Then the temple of God in heaven was opened, and the ark of His covenant appeared in His temple. And there were flashes of lightning, rumblings, peals of thunder, an earthquake, and a great hailstorm.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">The two doors also were of olive tree; and he carved on them carvings of cherubim and palm trees and open flowers, and overlaid them with gold, and spread gold on the cherubim, and on the palm trees.</p><p class="hdg">two doors.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_kings/6-18.htm">1 Kings 6:18,29</a></b></br> And the cedar of the house within <i>was</i> carved with knops and open flowers: all <i>was</i> cedar; there was no stone seen… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_kings/5-11.htm">Beaten</a> <a href="/1_kings/6-29.htm">Carved</a> <a href="/1_kings/6-29.htm">Carvings</a> <a href="/1_kings/6-21.htm">Causeth</a> <a href="/1_kings/6-29.htm">Cherubim</a> <a href="/1_kings/6-28.htm">Cherubs</a> <a href="/1_kings/6-30.htm">Covered</a> <a href="/1_kings/5-18.htm">Cut</a> <a href="/1_kings/6-18.htm">Designs</a> <a href="/1_kings/6-31.htm">Doors</a> <a href="/1_kings/6-29.htm">Flowers</a> <a href="/1_kings/6-30.htm">Gold</a> <a href="/1_kings/6-31.htm">Oil-Tree</a> <a href="/1_kings/6-31.htm">Olive</a> <a href="/1_kings/6-31.htm">Olivewood</a> <a href="/1_kings/6-31.htm">Olive-Wood</a> <a href="/1_kings/6-28.htm">Ones</a> <a href="/1_kings/6-29.htm">Open</a> <a href="/1_kings/6-29.htm">Openings</a> <a href="/1_kings/6-30.htm">Overlaid</a> <a href="/1_kings/6-29.htm">Palm</a> <a href="/1_kings/6-29.htm">Palm-Trees</a> <a href="/1_kings/6-27.htm">Spread</a> <a href="/1_kings/6-31.htm">Tree</a> <a href="/1_kings/6-29.htm">Trees</a> <a href="/1_kings/6-29.htm">Winged</a> <a href="/1_kings/6-31.htm">Wood</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_kings/10-16.htm">Beaten</a> <a href="/1_kings/6-35.htm">Carved</a> <a href="/1_kings/6-35.htm">Carvings</a> <a href="/1_kings/10-5.htm">Causeth</a> <a href="/1_kings/6-35.htm">Cherubim</a> <a href="/1_kings/6-35.htm">Cherubs</a> <a href="/1_kings/6-35.htm">Covered</a> <a href="/1_kings/6-36.htm">Cut</a> <a href="/1_kings/6-35.htm">Designs</a> <a href="/1_kings/6-34.htm">Doors</a> <a href="/1_kings/6-35.htm">Flowers</a> <a href="/1_kings/6-35.htm">Gold</a> <a href="/1_kings/6-33.htm">Oil-Tree</a> <a href="/1_kings/6-33.htm">Olive</a> <a href="/1_kings/6-33.htm">Olivewood</a> <a href="/1_kings/6-33.htm">Olive-Wood</a> <a href="/1_kings/6-35.htm">Ones</a> <a href="/1_kings/6-35.htm">Open</a> <a href="/1_kings/6-35.htm">Openings</a> <a href="/1_kings/6-35.htm">Overlaid</a> <a href="/1_kings/6-35.htm">Palm</a> <a href="/1_kings/6-35.htm">Palm-Trees</a> <a href="/1_kings/8-7.htm">Spread</a> <a href="/1_kings/6-33.htm">Tree</a> <a href="/1_kings/6-35.htm">Trees</a> <a href="/1_kings/6-35.htm">Winged</a> <a href="/1_kings/6-33.htm">Wood</a><div class="vheading2">1 Kings 6</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/6-1.htm">The building of Solomon's temple</a></span><br><span class="reftext">5. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/6-5.htm">The chambers thereof</a></span><br><span class="reftext">11. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/6-11.htm">God's promise unto it</a></span><br><span class="reftext">15. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/6-15.htm">The ceiling and adorning of it</a></span><br><span class="reftext">23. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/6-23.htm">The cherubim</a></span><br><span class="reftext">31. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/6-31.htm">The doors</a></span><br><span class="reftext">36. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/6-36.htm">The court</a></span><br><span class="reftext">37. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/6-37.htm">The time of building it</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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Its use here signifies the importance and sanctity of the temple. Olive trees were abundant in Israel, symbolizing peace and prosperity. The choice of olive wood for the temple doors reflects the desire for a lasting and holy entrance to the sacred space.<p><b>and he carved into them cherubim, palm trees, and open flowers</b><br>Cherubim are angelic beings associated with the presence of God, often depicted as guardians of sacred spaces. Their inclusion on the doors signifies divine protection and the holiness of the temple. Palm trees symbolize victory and triumph, often used in celebrations and processions, such as Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem (<a href="/john/12-13.htm">John 12:13</a>). Open flowers may represent beauty and the flourishing of creation, echoing the Garden of Eden's imagery and the promise of new life.<p><b>and overlaid the cherubim and palm trees with hammered gold</b><br>Gold is a symbol of purity, divinity, and kingship, often used in the construction of sacred objects and spaces. The overlaying of gold on the carvings emphasizes the temple's splendor and the glory of God. This use of gold connects to the wealth and wisdom of Solomon's reign, as well as the future glory of the heavenly temple described in <a href="/revelation/21-18.htm">Revelation 21:18-21</a>, where the New Jerusalem is adorned with gold and precious stones.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/s/solomon.htm">Solomon</a></b><br>The king of Israel who was responsible for building the temple in Jerusalem, a task that his father David had desired to complete.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/temple_in_jerusalem.htm">Temple in Jerusalem</a></b><br>The holy place constructed by Solomon as a dwelling place for the Lord, symbolizing God's presence among His people.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/c/cherubim.htm">Cherubim</a></b><br>Angelic beings often associated with the presence of God, symbolizing His majesty and holiness.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/o/olive_wood_doors.htm">Olive Wood Doors</a></b><br>The material used for the doors of the inner sanctuary, signifying strength and durability.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/g/gold_overlay.htm">Gold Overlay</a></b><br>Represents purity, divinity, and the glory of God, enhancing the sacredness of the temple.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/s/symbolism_of_the_cherubim.htm">Symbolism of the Cherubim</a></b><br>The presence of cherubim on the doors signifies the holiness and protection of God. As believers, we are reminded of the importance of reverence and awe in our worship.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/significance_of_the_palm_trees.htm">Significance of the Palm Trees</a></b><br>Palm trees are often symbols of victory and peace. In our lives, we are called to live in the victory and peace that Christ provides.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_beauty_in_worship.htm">The Role of Beauty in Worship</a></b><br>The intricate carvings and gold overlay demonstrate that beauty has a place in worship, reflecting the glory of God. We should strive to offer our best in worship, whether through art, music, or service.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_dwelling_among_us.htm">God's Dwelling Among Us</a></b><br>The temple was a physical representation of God's presence. Today, through the Holy Spirit, God dwells within us, making our bodies temples of the Holy Spirit.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_obedience.htm">The Importance of Obedience</a></b><br>Solomon's adherence to God's instructions for the temple construction is a reminder of the importance of obedience in our walk with God.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_kings_6.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Kings 6</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_reconcile_ezekiel_41_with_1_kings_6.htm">How can Ezekiel 41's instructions be reconciled with the different layout presented for Solomon's Temple in 1 Kings 6?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_differ_solomon's_temple_styles.htm">Why do biblical descriptions of Solomon's temple differ from contemporary architectural styles?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/do_1_kings_6_27-28_cherubim_fit_the_era.htm">Considering 1 Kings 6:27-28, does the description of massive cherubim overlaid with gold align with known artistic and technological capabilities of the time?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/insights_from_day_36_on_spiritual_growth.htm">What events define the 33 AD journey to the cross?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_kings/6.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(32) <span class= "bld">The two doors.</span>--Those into the Holy place from the porch, of cypress wood, were naturally made larger. The posts were a fourth of the wall. Hence, according as the wall is taken to be 20 cubits square, or 30 cubits high by 20 wide, the height would be 5 cubits (7� feet), or 7� cubits (11� feet). The width is not given; possibly it is taken to be the same as that of the other doors. As these doors would be much heavier, and more frequently opened and shut, each leaf was made to fold again upon itself.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_kings/6.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 32.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">The two doors also wore</span> [Rather, perhaps, "And he made" is to be supplied from ver. 31, as Keil. Rawlinson remarks that such doors as these are characteristic of Assyrian gateways] <span class="cmt_word">of olive tree: and he carved upon them carvings of cherubims and palm trees and open flowers, and overlaid them with gold, and spread</span> [<span class="hebrew">וַיָּרֶד</span> Hiph. of <span class="hebrew">רָדַד</span>] <span class="cmt_word">gold</span> [Heb. <span class="accented">the gold</span>] <span class="accented"><span class="cmt_word"></span>upon the cherubims and upon the palm trees</span> [The writer means, not that the carving alone was gilded - as Thenius thinks, who remarks on the effective contrast which the dark red cedar and the bright gold would furnish) - but that the gilding did not conceal the character of the carvings. It is clear from ver. 22 that "all the house" blazed with gold in every part. If the <span class="accented">floors</span> were covered with gold, we may be sure both <span class="accented">walls</span> and <span class="accented">doors</span> would not be without their coating of the precious metal. Our author does not mention the curtain - it is clear that the doors would not dispense with the necessity for a vail - but the chronicler does (<a href="/2_chronicles/3-14.htm">2 Chronicles 3:14</a>). It was necessary in order to cover the ark (<a href="/exodus/40-3.htm">Exodus 40:3, 21</a>); hence it was sometimes called "the vail of the covering." But for this, when the doors were opened on the day of atonement, the priest in the holy place might have gazed into the oracle. See on 1 Kings 8:8. The doors opened outwardly (into the house). The vail was suspended within the oracle.] <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_kings/6-32.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">The double</span><br /><span class="heb">וּשְׁתֵּי֮</span> <span class="translit">(ū·šə·tê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Number - fdc<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8147.htm">Strong's 8147: </a> </span><span class="str2">Two (a cardinal number)</span><br /><br /><span class="word">doors</span><br /><span class="heb">דַּלְת֣וֹת</span> <span class="translit">(dal·ṯō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1817.htm">Strong's 1817: </a> </span><span class="str2">Something swinging, the valve of a, door</span><br /><br /><span class="word">were made of olive</span><br /><span class="heb">שֶׁמֶן֒</span> <span class="translit">(še·men)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8081.htm">Strong's 8081: </a> </span><span class="str2">Grease, liquid, richness</span><br /><br /><span class="word">wood,</span><br /><span class="heb">עֲצֵי־</span> <span class="translit">(‘ă·ṣê-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6086.htm">Strong's 6086: </a> </span><span class="str2">Tree, trees, wood</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and he carved</span><br /><span class="heb">וְקָלַ֣ע</span> <span class="translit">(wə·qā·la‘)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7049.htm">Strong's 7049: </a> </span><span class="str2">To sling, hurl forth</span><br /><br /><span class="word">into them</span><br /><span class="heb">עֲ֠לֵיהֶם</span> <span class="translit">(‘ă·lê·hem)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> </span><span class="str2">Above, over, upon, against</span><br /><br /><span class="word">cherubim,</span><br /><span class="heb">כְּרוּבִ֧ים</span> <span class="translit">(kə·rū·ḇîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3742.htm">Strong's 3742: </a> </span><span class="str2">Probably an order of angelic beings</span><br /><br /><span class="word">palm trees,</span><br /><span class="heb">וְתִמֹר֛וֹת</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ṯi·mō·rō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8561.htm">Strong's 8561: </a> </span><span class="str2">A palm-like pilaster</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and open</span><br /><span class="heb">וּפְטוּרֵ֥י</span> <span class="translit">(ū·p̄ə·ṭū·rê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6358.htm">Strong's 6358: </a> </span><span class="str2">Opened, a bud</span><br /><br /><span class="word">flowers</span><br /><span class="heb">צִצִּ֖ים</span> <span class="translit">(ṣiṣ·ṣîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6731.htm">Strong's 6731: </a> </span><span class="str2">Glistening, a burnished plate, a flower, a wing</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and overlaid</span><br /><span class="heb">וְצִפָּ֣ה</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ṣip·pāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6823.htm">Strong's 6823: </a> </span><span class="str2">To lay out, lay over</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the cherubim</span><br /><span class="heb">הַכְּרוּבִ֥ים</span> <span class="translit">(hak·kə·rū·ḇîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3742.htm">Strong's 3742: </a> </span><span class="str2">Probably an order of angelic beings</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and palm trees</span><br /><span class="heb">הַתִּֽמֹר֖וֹת</span> <span class="translit">(hat·ti·mō·rō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - feminine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8561.htm">Strong's 8561: </a> </span><span class="str2">A palm-like pilaster</span><br /><br /><span class="word">with hammered gold.</span><br /><span class="heb">זָהָ֑ב</span> <span class="translit">(zā·hāḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2091.htm">Strong's 2091: </a> </span><span class="str2">Gold, something gold-colored, as oil, a clear sky</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_kings/6-32.htm">1 Kings 6:32 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_kings/6-32.htm">1 Kings 6:32 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_kings/6-32.htm">1 Kings 6:32 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_kings/6-32.htm">1 Kings 6:32 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_kings/6-32.htm">1 Kings 6:32 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_kings/6-32.htm">1 Kings 6:32 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_kings/6-32.htm">1 Kings 6:32 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_kings/6-32.htm">1 Kings 6:32 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_kings/6-32.htm">1 Kings 6:32 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_kings/6-32.htm">1 Kings 6:32 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_kings/6-32.htm">OT History: 1 Kings 6:32 So he made two doors of olive (1Ki iKi i Ki 1 Kg 1kg) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_kings/6-31.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Kings 6:31"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Kings 6:31" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_kings/6-33.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Kings 6:33"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Kings 6:33" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>