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for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/1_kings/6.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />The height of each cherub was ten cubits.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/1_kings/6.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />each was 15 feet tall.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_kings/6.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />The height of one cherub was ten cubits, and so was that of the other cherub.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_kings/6.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />and the height of each cherub was ten cubits.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_kings/6.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />The height of the one cherub <i>was</i> ten cubits, and so <i>was it</i> of the other cherub.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_kings/6.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />The height of one cherub <i>was</i> ten cubits, and so <i>was</i> the other cherub.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_kings/6.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />The height of the one cherub <i>was</i> ten cubits, and so <i>was that of</i> the other cherub.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_kings/6.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />The height of the one cherub was ten cubits, and so was the other cherub.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_kings/6.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />The height of the one cherub <i>was</i> ten cubits, and so <i>was</i> the other cherub.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_kings/6.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />The height of the one cherub <i>was</i> ten cubits, and so <i>was</i> the other cherub.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_kings/6.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />the height of the one cherub was ten cubits, as was the other.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_kings/6.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The first cherub’s height was 15 feet and so was the second cherub’s.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_kings/6.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The first cherub&#8217s height was 15 feet and so was the second cherub&#8217s. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_kings/6.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />The height of the one cherub was ten cubits, and so was it of the other cherub.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_kings/6.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />The height of the one cherub was ten cubits, and so was it of the other cherub.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_kings/6.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Each was 15 feet high.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_kings/6.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />the height of one cherub being ten cubits, as was the height of the other.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_kings/6.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />and the height of each cherub was ten cubits.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_kings/6.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Each cherub stood 15 feet high.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_kings/6.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />The height of the one cherub was seventeen feet and three inches, and so was it of the other cherub.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_kings/6.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />The hight of the one cherub was ten cubits, and so was it of the other cherub.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_kings/6.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />One cherub was ten cubits high, and so was the other cherub. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_kings/6.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />the height of the first cherub [is] ten by the cubit, and so [is] the second cherub;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_kings/6.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> the height of the one cherub is ten by the cubit, and so is the second cherub;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_kings/6.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />The height of the one cherub ten by the cubit, and this to the second cherub.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_kings/6.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />That is to say, one cherub was ten cubits high, and in like manner the other cherub. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_kings/6.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />that is, one cherub had a height of ten cubits, and similarly the second cherub.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_kings/6.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />the first cherub was ten cubits high, and so was the second.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_kings/6.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />The height of one cherub was ten cubits, and so was that of the other cherub.<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 height of the one cherub was ten cubits, and so was it of the other cherub.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_kings/6.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And the height of one Cherub was ten cubits, and so was the other Cherub.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_kings/6.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />The height of the one cherub was ten cubits, and so was it of the other cherub.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_kings/6.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And the height of the one cherub <i>was</i> ten cubits, and so <i>was it</i> with the second cherub.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_kings/6-26.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=2188" 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 Cherubim</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">25</span>The second cherub also measured ten cubits; both cherubim had the same size and shape, <span class="reftext">26</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/6967.htm" title="6967: qō·w·maṯ (N-fsc) -- Height. From quwm; height.">and the height</a> <a href="/hebrew/259.htm" title="259: hā·’e·ḥāḏ (Art:: Number-ms) -- One. A numeral from 'achad; properly, united, i.e. One; or first.">of each</a> <a href="/hebrew/3742.htm" title="3742: hak·kə·rūḇ (Art:: N-ms) -- Probably an order of angelic beings. An angelic being."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3651.htm" title="3651: wə·ḵên (Conj-w:: Adv) -- So, thus. From kuwn; properly, set upright; hence just; but usually rightly or so."></a> <a href="/hebrew/8145.htm" title="8145: haš·šê·nî (Art:: Number-oms) -- Second (an ord. number). From shanah; properly, double, i.e. Second; also adverbially, again."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3742.htm" title="3742: hak·kə·rūḇ (Art:: N-ms) -- Probably an order of angelic beings. An angelic being.">cherub</a> <a href="/hebrew/6235.htm" title="6235: ‘e·śer (Number-fs) -- Ten. Masculine of term aasarah; from asar; ten.">was ten</a> <a href="/hebrew/520.htm" title="520: bā·’am·māh (Prep-b, Art:: N-fs) -- Prolonged from 'em; properly, a mother (below the elbow), i.e. A cubit; also a door-base (as a bond of the entrance).">cubits.</a> </span><span class="reftext">27</span>And he placed the cherubim inside the innermost room of the temple. Since their wings were spread out, the wing of the first cherub touched one wall, while the wing of the second cherub touched the other wall, and in the middle of the room their wingtips touched.…<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="/2_chronicles/3-10.htm">2 Chronicles 3:10-13</a></span><br />In the Most Holy Place he made two cherubim of sculptured work, and he overlaid them with gold. / The total wingspan of the cherubim was twenty cubits. One wing of the first cherub was five cubits long and touched the wall of the temple, and its other wing was five cubits long and touched the wing of the other cherub. / The wing of the second cherub also measured five cubits and touched the wall of the temple, while its other wing measured five cubits and touched the wing of the first cherub. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/41-18.htm">Ezekiel 41:18-20</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/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="/hebrews/9-5.htm">Hebrews 9:5</a></span><br />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/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="/isaiah/6-2.htm">Isaiah 6:2</a></span><br />Above Him stood seraphim, each having six wings: With two wings they covered their faces, with two they covered their feet, and with two they were flying.<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="/2_chronicles/5-7.htm">2 Chronicles 5:7-8</a></span><br />Then the priests brought the ark of the covenant of the LORD to its place in the inner sanctuary of the temple, the Most Holy Place, beneath the wings of the cherubim. / For the cherubim spread their wings over the place of the ark and overshadowed the ark and its poles.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/99-1.htm">Psalm 99:1</a></span><br />The LORD reigns; let the nations tremble! He is enthroned above the cherubim; let the earth quake!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/10-1.htm">Ezekiel 10:1-2</a></span><br />And I looked and saw above the expanse, above the heads of the cherubim, the likeness of a throne of sapphire. / And the LORD said to the man clothed in linen, “Go inside the wheelwork beneath the cherubim. Fill your hands with burning coals from among the cherubim and scatter them over the city.” And as I watched, he went in.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/5-6.htm">Revelation 5:6</a></span><br />Then I saw a Lamb who appeared to have been slain, standing in the center of the throne, encircled by the four living creatures and the elders. The Lamb had seven horns and seven eyes, which represent the seven spirits of God sent out into all the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/26-1.htm">Exodus 26:1</a></span><br />“You are to construct the tabernacle itself with ten curtains of finely spun linen, each with blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, and cherubim skillfully worked into them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/4-4.htm">1 Samuel 4:4</a></span><br />So the people sent men to Shiloh, and they brought back the ark of the covenant of the LORD of Hosts, who sits enthroned between the cherubim. And the two sons of Eli, Hophni and Phinehas, were there with the ark of the covenant of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/28-18.htm">1 Chronicles 28:18</a></span><br />the weight of the refined gold for the altar of incense; and the plans for the chariot of the gold cherubim that spread their wings and overshadowed the ark of the covenant of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/1-5.htm">Ezekiel 1:5-11</a></span><br />and within it was the form of four living creatures. And this was their appearance: They had a human form, / but each had four faces and four wings. / Their legs were straight, and the soles of their feet were like the hooves of a calf, gleaming like polished bronze. ...</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">The height of the one cherub was ten cubits, and so was it of the other cherub.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_kings/6-25.htm">Cherub</a> <a href="/1_kings/6-25.htm">Cubit</a> <a href="/1_kings/6-25.htm">Cubits</a> <a href="/1_kings/6-23.htm">Height</a> <a href="/1_kings/6-25.htm">High</a> <a href="/1_kings/6-20.htm">Hight</a> <a href="/1_kings/6-25.htm">Second</a> <a href="/1_kings/6-25.htm">Ten</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_kings/6-27.htm">Cherub</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-23.htm">Cubit</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-2.htm">Cubits</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-2.htm">Height</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-4.htm">High</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-2.htm">Hight</a> <a href="/1_kings/6-34.htm">Second</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-10.htm">Ten</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'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_kings/6.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_kings/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/1_kings/6.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>and the height of each cherub</b><br>The cherubim are angelic beings often associated with the presence of God, particularly in the context of the Holy of Holies within the temple. In the tabernacle and later in Solomon's Temple, cherubim were depicted as guardians of sacred spaces. Their presence in the temple signifies the holiness and divine protection of the area. The cherubim's role as guardians is reminiscent of their placement at the entrance of the Garden of Eden (<a href="/genesis/3-24.htm">Genesis 3:24</a>), symbolizing the separation between the divine and the profane. The cherubim in the temple were crafted from olive wood and overlaid with gold, emphasizing their importance and the sacredness of their function.<p><b>was ten cubits.</b><br>A cubit is an ancient measurement roughly equivalent to 18 inches or 45 centimeters, making each cherub approximately 15 feet or 4.5 meters tall. This significant height underscores the grandeur and majesty of the temple, reflecting the glory of God whom the temple was built to honor. The size of the cherubim also indicates the importance of the Holy of Holies, where they were placed, as the innermost and most sacred part of the temple. The dimensions of the cherubim can be compared to the grandeur of other ancient Near Eastern temples, where large statues often symbolized divine presence and power. The cherubim's size and placement within the temple can also be seen as a type of Christ, who is the ultimate mediator between God and humanity, bridging the gap between the divine and the earthly.<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, fulfilling his father David's vision.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_temple_in_jerusalem.htm">The Temple in Jerusalem</a></b><br>The holy place constructed by Solomon as a dwelling place for the Ark of the Covenant and a center for worship.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/c/cherubim.htm">Cherubim</a></b><br>Angelic beings depicted in the Holy of Holies, symbolizing the presence and majesty of God.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/h/holy_of_holies.htm">Holy of Holies</a></b><br>The innermost and most sacred area of the temple where the Ark of the Covenant was placed.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/a/ark_of_the_covenant.htm">Ark of the Covenant</a></b><br>A sacred chest that held the tablets of the Ten Commandments, representing God's covenant with Israel.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/s/symbolism_of_the_cherubim.htm">Symbolism of the Cherubim</a></b><br>The cherubim in the temple symbolize God's holiness and the reverence due to Him. They remind us of the importance of approaching God with awe and respect.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/u/unity_and_consistency_in_worship.htm">Unity and Consistency in Worship</a></b><br>The identical size and shape of the cherubim reflect the unity and order that should characterize our worship and service to God. Consistency in our spiritual practices honors God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_presence_among_his_people.htm">God's Presence Among His People</a></b><br>The presence of the cherubim in the Holy of Holies signifies God's desire to dwell among His people. This encourages us to cultivate a personal relationship with God, knowing He is near.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_sacred_spaces.htm">The Role of Sacred Spaces</a></b><br>The temple and its furnishings, including the cherubim, teach us about the value of creating sacred spaces in our lives where we can focus on God and His presence.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/fulfillment_in_christ.htm">Fulfillment in Christ</a></b><br>The temple and its elements, including the cherubim, point forward to Jesus Christ, who is the ultimate manifestation of God's presence and glory among us.<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/can_temple_fit_2_chron_3_10-13_cherubim.htm">2 Chronicles 3:10-13 - Could the massive cherubim described really be accommodated within the temple's recorded dimensions?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/did_rebuilding_jericho_curse_hiel's_kids.htm">(1 Kings 16:34) What evidence is there that rebuilding Jericho specifically caused the curse on Hiel's children, or is this event merely symbolic legend?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/evidence_of_giants_in_archaeology.htm">What archaeological evidence confirms or contradicts the existence of giants (Numbers 13:33)?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_kings/6.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 26.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">The height of the one cherub was</span> <span class="cmt_word">ten cubits, and so it was of the other cherub.</span> [The constant recurrence of the number ton, the symbol of completeness and perfection, is not to be overlooked.] <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_kings/6-26.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">and the height</span><br /><span class="heb">קוֹמַת֙</span> <span class="translit">(qō·w·maṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6967.htm">Strong's 6967: </a> </span><span class="str2">Height</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of each</span><br /><span class="heb">הָֽאֶחָ֔ד</span> <span class="translit">(hā·’e·ḥāḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Number - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_259.htm">Strong's 259: </a> </span><span class="str2">United, one, first</span><br /><br /><span class="word">cherub</span><br /><span class="heb">הַכְּר֥וּב</span> <span class="translit">(hak·kə·rūḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<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">[was] ten</span><br /><span class="heb">עֶ֖שֶׂר</span> <span class="translit">(‘e·śer)</span><br /><span class="parse">Number - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6235.htm">Strong's 6235: </a> </span><span class="str2">Ten</span><br /><br /><span class="word">cubits.</span><br /><span class="heb">בָּֽאַמָּ֑ה</span> <span class="translit">(bā·’am·māh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b, Article | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_520.htm">Strong's 520: </a> </span><span class="str2">A mother, a cubit, a door-base</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_kings/6-26.htm">1 Kings 6:26 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_kings/6-26.htm">1 Kings 6:26 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_kings/6-26.htm">1 Kings 6:26 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_kings/6-26.htm">1 Kings 6:26 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_kings/6-26.htm">1 Kings 6:26 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_kings/6-26.htm">1 Kings 6:26 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_kings/6-26.htm">1 Kings 6:26 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_kings/6-26.htm">1 Kings 6:26 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_kings/6-26.htm">1 Kings 6:26 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_kings/6-26.htm">1 Kings 6:26 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_kings/6-26.htm">OT History: 1 Kings 6:26 The height of the one cherub was (1Ki iKi i Ki 1 Kg 1kg) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_kings/6-25.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Kings 6:25"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Kings 6:25" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_kings/6-27.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Kings 6:27"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Kings 6:27" /></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>