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class="padleft"><div class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/2_chronicles/5.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/2_chronicles/5.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />The cherubim spread their wings over the place of the ark and covered the ark and its carrying poles.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/2_chronicles/5.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />The cherubim spread their wings over the Ark, forming a canopy over the Ark and its carrying poles.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/2_chronicles/5.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />The cherubim spread out their wings over the place of the ark, so that the cherubim made a covering above the ark and its poles.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/2_chronicles/5.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />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="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/2_chronicles/5.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />For the cherubims spread forth <i>their</i> wings over the place of the ark, and the cherubims covered the ark and the staves thereof above.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/2_chronicles/5.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />For the cherubim spread <i>their</i> wings over the place of the ark, and the cherubim overshadowed the ark and its poles.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/2_chronicles/5.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />For the cherubim spread their wings over the place of the ark, so that the cherubim made a covering over the ark and its poles.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/2_chronicles/5.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />For the cherubim spread their wings over the place of the ark, so that the cherubim made a covering over the ark and its poles.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/2_chronicles/5.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />For the cherubim spread their wings over the place of the ark, so that the cherubim made a covering over the ark and its poles.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/2_chronicles/5.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And the cherubim spread <i>their</i> wings over the place of the ark, and the cherubim made a covering over the ark and its poles from above.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/2_chronicles/5.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />for the cherubim spread out their wings over the place of the ark, making a covering above the ark and its carrying poles.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/2_chronicles/5.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />And the cherubim spread their wings over the place of the ark so that the cherubim formed a cover above the ark and its poles.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/2_chronicles/5.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />And the cherubim spread their wings over the place of the ark so that the cherubim formed a cover above the ark and its poles. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/2_chronicles/5.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />For the cherubim spread forth their wings over the place of the ark, and the cherubim covered the ark and the staves thereof above.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/2_chronicles/5.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />whose wings covered both the chest and the poles used for carrying it. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/2_chronicles/5.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />For the cherubim spread forth their wings over the place of the ark, and the cherubim covered the ark and the staves thereof above:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/2_chronicles/5.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />The angels' outstretched wings were over the place where the ark [rested] so that the angels became a covering above the ark and its poles.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/2_chronicles/5.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Their outstretched wings covered the Box and the poles it was carried by. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/2_chronicles/5.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />The wings of the cherubim extended over where the ark and its carrying poles had been placed, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/2_chronicles/5.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />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="versiontext"><a href="/net/2_chronicles/5.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The cherubs' wings extended over the place where the ark sat; the cherubs overshadowed the ark and its poles.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/2_chronicles/5.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />For the cherubim spread forth their wings over the place of the ark, and the cherubim covered the ark and its poles above.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/2_chronicles/5.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />For the cherubim spread forth their wings over the place of the ark, and the cherubim covered the ark, and the staffs of it above.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/2_chronicles/5.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />For the cherubim spread out their wings over the place of the ark, and the cherubim covered the ark and its poles above. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/2_chronicles/5.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and the cherubim are spreading out wings over the place of the Ark, and the cherubim cover over the Ark, and over its poles, from above;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/2_chronicles/5.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and the cherubs are spreading out wings over the place of the ark, and the cherubs cover over the ark, and over its staves, from above;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/2_chronicles/5.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And the cherubims will be spreading forth the wings over the place of the ark, and the cherubims will cover over the ark, and over its bars from above.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/2_chronicles/5.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />So that the cherubims spread their wings over the place, in which the ark was set, and covered the ark itself and its staves. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/2_chronicles/5.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />so that the cherubim extended their wings over the place where the ark was positioned, and they covered the ark itself and its bars.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/2_chronicles/5.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />The cherubim had their wings spread out over the place of the ark, covering the ark and its poles from above.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/2_chronicles/5.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />For the cherubim spread out their wings over the place of the ark, so that the cherubim made a covering above the ark and its poles.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/2_chronicles/5.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />For the cherubim spread forth their wings over the place of the ark, and the cherubim covered the ark and the poles thereof above.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/2_chronicles/5.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And the Cherubim were extending over the place of the Ark and the Cherubim were covering over the Ark and over its poles from above.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/2_chronicles/5.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />For the cherubim spread forth their wings over the place of the ark, and the cherubim covered the ark and the staves thereof above.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/2_chronicles/5.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And the cherubs stretched out their wings over the place of the ark, and the cherubs covered the ark, and its staves above.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/2_chronicles/5-8.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/zGrb4955Tvs?start=904" 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/2_chronicles/5.htm">The Ark Enters the Temple</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">7</span>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. <span class="reftext">8</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: way·yih·yū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass.">For</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/6566.htm" title="6566: pō·rə·śîm (V-Qal-Prtcpl-mp) -- To spread out, spread. A primitive root; to break apart, disperse, etc.">spread</a> <a href="/hebrew/3671.htm" title="3671: kə·nā·p̄a·yim (N-fd) -- Wing, extremity. From kanaph; an edge or extremity; specifically a wing, a flap, a quarter, a pinnacle.">their wings</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.">over</a> <a href="/hebrew/4725.htm" title="4725: mə·qō·wm (N-msc) -- Or maqom; also mqowmah; or mqomah; from quwm; properly, a standing, i.e. A spot; but used widely of a locality; also of a condition.">the place</a> <a href="/hebrew/727.htm" title="727: hā·’ā·rō·wn (Art:: N-cs) -- A chest, ark. Or laron; from 'arah; a box.">of the ark</a> <a href="/hebrew/3742.htm" title="3742: hak·kə·rū·ḇîm (Art:: N-mp) -- Probably an order of angelic beings. An angelic being."></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/3680.htm" title="3680: way·ḵas·sū (Conj-w:: V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To cover. A primitive root; properly, to plump, i.e. Fill up hollows; by implication, to cover.">and overshadowed</a> <a href="/hebrew/4605.htm" title="4605: mil·mā·‘ə·lāh (Prep-m, Prep-l:: Adv:: 3fs) -- From alah; properly, the upper part, used only adverbially with prefix upward, above, overhead, from the top, etc."></a> <a href="/hebrew/727.htm" title="727: hā·’ā·rō·wn (Art:: N-cs) -- A chest, ark. Or laron; from 'arah; a box.">the ark</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.">and</a> <a href="/hebrew/905.htm" title="905: bad·dāw (N-mpc:: 3ms) -- Separation, a part. ">its poles.</a> </span><span class="reftext">9</span>The poles of the ark extended far enough that their ends were visible from in front of the inner sanctuary, but not from outside the Holy Place; and they are there to this day.…<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/25-20.htm">Exodus 25:20</a></span><br />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="/1_kings/8-7.htm">1 Kings 8:7</a></span><br />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="/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="/exodus/37-9.htm">Exodus 37:9</a></span><br />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="/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="/numbers/7-89.htm">Numbers 7:89</a></span><br />When Moses entered the Tent of Meeting to speak with the LORD, he heard the voice speaking to him from between the two cherubim above the mercy seat on the ark of the Testimony. Thus the LORD spoke to him.<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="/psalms/80-1.htm">Psalm 80:1</a></span><br />For the choirmaster. To the tune of “The Lilies of the Covenant.” A Psalm of Asaph. Hear us, O Shepherd of Israel, who leads Joseph like a flock; You who sit enthroned between the cherubim, shine forth<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="/isaiah/37-16.htm">Isaiah 37:16</a></span><br />“O LORD of Hosts, God of Israel, enthroned above the cherubim, You alone are God over all the kingdoms of the earth. You made the heavens and the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/6-27.htm">1 Kings 6:27</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/6-23.htm">1 Kings 6:23-28</a></span><br />In the inner sanctuary he made two cherubim, each ten cubits high, out of olive wood. / One wing of the first cherub was five cubits long, and the other wing was five cubits long as well. So the full wingspan was ten cubits. / The second cherub also measured ten cubits; both cherubim had the same size and shape, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/25-18.htm">Exodus 25:18-22</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="/1_samuel/6-2.htm">1 Samuel 6:2</a></span><br />the Philistines summoned the priests and diviners, saying, “What shall we do with the ark of the LORD? Tell us how to send it back to its place.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/13-6.htm">1 Chronicles 13:6</a></span><br />David and all Israel went up to Baalah of Judah (that is, Kiriath-jearim) to bring up from there the ark of God the LORD, who is enthroned between the cherubim—the ark that is called by the Name.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">For the cherubim spread forth their wings over the place of the ark, and the cherubim covered the ark and the staves thereof above.</p><p class="hdg">the staves</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/25-12.htm">Exodus 25:12-15</a></b></br> And thou shalt cast four rings of gold for it, and put <i>them</i> in the four corners thereof; and two rings <i>shall be</i> in the one side of it, and two rings in the other side of it… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/37-3.htm">Exodus 37:3-5</a></b></br> And he cast for it four rings of gold, <i>to be set</i> by the four corners of it; even two rings upon the one side of it, and two rings upon the other side of it… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/4-6.htm">Numbers 4:6</a></b></br> And shall put thereon the covering of badgers' skins, and shall spread over <i>it</i> a cloth wholly of blue, and shall put in the staves thereof.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_chronicles/5-7.htm">Ark</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/28-7.htm">Carrying</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/5-7.htm">Cherubim</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/5-7.htm">Cherubs</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/4-13.htm">Cover</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/3-9.htm">Covered</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/4-13.htm">Covering</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/3-13.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/3-13.htm">Outstretched</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/15-15.htm">Poles</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/15-15.htm">Rods</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/3-13.htm">Spread</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/3-13.htm">Spreading</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/15-15.htm">Staffs</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/15-15.htm">Staves</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/4-22.htm">Thereof</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/5-7.htm">Wings</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_chronicles/5-9.htm">Ark</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/7-11.htm">Carrying</a> <a href="/psalms/18-10.htm">Cherubim</a> <a href="/psalms/99-1.htm">Cherubs</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/9-16.htm">Cover</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/8-12.htm">Covered</a> <a href="/job/2-7.htm">Covering</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/5-11.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/6-32.htm">Outstretched</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/5-9.htm">Poles</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/5-9.htm">Rods</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/6-12.htm">Spread</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/28-4.htm">Spreading</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/5-9.htm">Staffs</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/5-9.htm">Staves</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/13-19.htm">Thereof</a> <a href="/job/30-22.htm">Wings</a><div class="vheading2">2 Chronicles 5</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/5-1.htm">The dedicated treasures</a></span><br><span class="reftext">2. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/5-2.htm">The solemn induction of the ark into the oracle</a></span><br><span class="reftext">11. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_chronicles/5-11.htm">God being praised, gives a visible sign of his favor</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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In the context of the temple, they symbolize divine protection and the holiness of God’s dwelling place. The spreading of their wings over the ark signifies a covering or sheltering presence, reminiscent of the cherubim placed at the east of the Garden of Eden to guard the way to the tree of life (<a href="/genesis/3-24.htm">Genesis 3:24</a>). This imagery emphasizes the sacredness of the ark, which contained the tablets of the covenant, and highlights the temple as a microcosm of heaven on earth. The cherubim's wings also reflect the heavenly throne room described in visions such as those in <a href="/ezekiel/1.htm">Ezekiel 1</a> and <a href="/revelation/4.htm">Revelation 4</a>, where cherubim are seen surrounding God's throne.<p><b>and overshadowed the ark and its poles</b><br>The overshadowing of the ark and its poles by the cherubim's wings signifies God's protective and guiding presence over His covenant with Israel. The poles, used to carry the ark, remind us of the ark's mobility during the Israelites' wilderness journey, symbolizing God's continual presence with His people. This imagery of overshadowing is echoed in the New Testament, where the Holy Spirit overshadows Mary in the Annunciation (<a href="/luke/1-35.htm">Luke 1:35</a>), indicating divine intervention and presence. The ark, as the earthly throne of God, foreshadows Christ, who is the ultimate fulfillment of God's covenant and presence among His people. The overshadowing also points to the Shekinah glory, the visible manifestation of God's presence, which filled the temple, affirming His acceptance of the place as His dwelling.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/c/cherubim.htm">Cherubim</a></b><br>Angelic beings often associated with the presence and glory of God. In the context of the temple, they symbolize divine protection and the holiness of God.<br><br>2. <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 Law, representing God's covenant with Israel. It was the most sacred object in the temple, signifying God's presence among His people.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/s/solomon's_temple.htm">Solomon's Temple</a></b><br>The first temple built in Jerusalem, a central place of worship for the Israelites. It was constructed under King Solomon's reign and was a symbol of Israel's relationship with God.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/p/poles.htm">Poles</a></b><br>Used to carry the Ark, emphasizing the holiness and untouchable nature of the Ark, as it was not to be directly handled by human hands.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/o/overshadowing.htm">Overshadowing</a></b><br>This act by the cherubim signifies God's protective and encompassing presence over His covenant and His people.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_holiness_and_presence.htm">God's Holiness and Presence</a></b><br>The cherubim and the Ark remind us of God's holiness and His desire to dwell among His people. We are called to approach Him with reverence and awe.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/symbolism_of_protection.htm">Symbolism of Protection</a></b><br>The overshadowing wings of the cherubim symbolize God's protection. Believers can find comfort in knowing that God is a refuge and shield.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/continuity_of_god's_covenant.htm">Continuity of God's Covenant</a></b><br>The presence of the Ark in the temple signifies the continuity of God's covenant promises. As Christians, we are part of this ongoing relationship through Jesus Christ.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/reverence_in_worship.htm">Reverence in Worship</a></b><br>The detailed instructions and care in handling the Ark teach us the importance of reverence and intentionality in our worship practices today.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_chronicles_5.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Chronicles 5</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_can_solomon_build_the_temple,_not_david.htm">Why does God prohibit David from building the temple in 2 Samuel 7 yet allow Solomon to do so, raising questions of consistency in divine commands?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_do_sacred_objects_fit_with_acts_17_29.htm">Acts 17:29 - If God is beyond images and idols, how do Old Testament instructions for sacred objects not contradict Paul's teaching here?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_2_chron_5_10_differ_from_heb_9_4.htm">2 Chronicles 5:10 - Why does this verse say only the tablets were in the Ark when Hebrews 9:4 mentions additional items, creating a seeming contradiction?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_high_places_remain_in_1_kings_15_14.htm">In 1 Kings 15:14, why are the high places said to remain, yet 2 Chronicles 14:3 claims Asa removed them?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/2_chronicles/5.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(8) <span class= "bld">For the cherubims spread forth their wings.</span>--Rather, <span class= "ital">And the cherubim were spreading forth wings.</span> Kings has <span class= "ital">for</span> (<span class= "ital">ki</span>); making the sentence an explanation of the last clause of <a href="/2_chronicles/5-7.htm" title="And the priests brought in the ark of the covenant of the LORD to his place, to the oracle of the house, into the most holy place, even under the wings of the cherubim:">2Chronicles 5:7</a>.<p><span class= "bld">Covered.</span>--Kings has the technical term for the cherubim "covering" the ark (<a href="/exodus/25-20.htm" title="And the cherubim shall stretch forth their wings on high, covering the mercy seat with their wings, and their faces shall look one to another; toward the mercy seat shall the faces of the cherubim be.">Exodus 25:20</a>; <a href="/1_chronicles/28-18.htm" title="And for the altar of incense refined gold by weight; and gold for the pattern of the chariot of the cherubim, that spread out their wings, and covered the ark of the covenant of the LORD.">1Chronicles 28:18</a>). In Hebrew writing, the difference is marked by the transposition of a single letter. Perhaps, therefore, our present reading is a clerical error.<p><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/2_chronicles/5-8.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">For</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיִּהְי֤וּ</span> <span class="translit">(way·yih·yū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1961.htm">Strong's 1961: </a> </span><span class="str2">To fall out, come to pass, become, be</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the cherubim</span><br /><span class="heb">הַכְּרוּבִים֙</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">spread</span><br /><span class="heb">פֹּרְשִׂ֣ים</span> <span class="translit">(pō·rə·śîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6566.htm">Strong's 6566: </a> </span><span class="str2">To break apart, disperse</span><br /><br /><span class="word">their wings</span><br /><span class="heb">כְּנָפַ֔יִם</span> <span class="translit">(kə·nā·p̄a·yim)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - fd<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3671.htm">Strong's 3671: </a> </span><span class="str2">An edge, extremity, a wing, a flap, a quarter, a pinnacle</span><br /><br /><span class="word">over</span><br /><span class="heb">עַל־</span> <span class="translit">(‘al-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<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">the place</span><br /><span class="heb">מְק֖וֹם</span> <span class="translit">(mə·qō·wm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4725.htm">Strong's 4725: </a> </span><span class="str2">A standing, a spot, a condition</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the ark</span><br /><span class="heb">הָאָר֑וֹן</span> <span class="translit">(hā·’ā·rō·wn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_727.htm">Strong's 727: </a> </span><span class="str2">A chest, ark</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and overshadowed</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיְכַסּ֧וּ</span> <span class="translit">(way·ḵas·sū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3680.htm">Strong's 3680: </a> </span><span class="str2">To plump, fill up hollows, to cover</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the ark</span><br /><span class="heb">הָאָר֥וֹן</span> <span class="translit">(hā·’ā·rō·wn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_727.htm">Strong's 727: </a> </span><span class="str2">A chest, ark</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and</span><br /><span class="heb">וְעַל־</span> <span class="translit">(wə·‘al-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Preposition<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">its poles.</span><br /><span class="heb">בַּדָּ֖יו</span> <span class="translit">(bad·dāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_905.htm">Strong's 905: </a> </span><span class="str2">Separation, a part of the body, branch of a, tree, bar for, carrying, chief of</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_chronicles/5-8.htm">2 Chronicles 5:8 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/2_chronicles/5-8.htm">2 Chronicles 5:8 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/2_chronicles/5-8.htm">2 Chronicles 5:8 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/2_chronicles/5-8.htm">2 Chronicles 5:8 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/2_chronicles/5-8.htm">2 Chronicles 5:8 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/2_chronicles/5-8.htm">2 Chronicles 5:8 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_chronicles/5-8.htm">2 Chronicles 5:8 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_chronicles/5-8.htm">2 Chronicles 5:8 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/2_chronicles/5-8.htm">2 Chronicles 5:8 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/2_chronicles/5-8.htm">2 Chronicles 5:8 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/2_chronicles/5-8.htm">OT History: 2 Chronicles 5:8 For the cherubim spread forth their wings (2 Chron. 2Ch iiCh ii ch 2 chr 2chr) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_chronicles/5-7.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Chronicles 5:7"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Chronicles 5:7" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_chronicles/5-9.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Chronicles 5:9"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Chronicles 5:9" /></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>