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The wing of one cherub touched one wall, while the wing of the other touched the other wall, and their wings touched each other in the middle of the room. <a href="/nlt/1_kings/6.htm">New Living Translation</a> He placed them side by side in the inner sanctuary of the Temple. Their outspread wings reached from wall to wall, while their inner wings touched at the center of the room. <a href="/esv/1_kings/6.htm">English Standard Version</a> He put the cherubim in the innermost part of the house. And the wings of the cherubim were spread out so that a wing of one touched the one wall, and a wing of the other cherub touched the other wall; their other wings touched each other in the middle of the house. <a href="/bsb/1_kings/6.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> 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. <a href="/kjv/1_kings/6.htm">King James Bible</a> And he set the cherubims within the inner house: and they stretched forth the wings of the cherubims, so that the wing of the one touched the one wall, and the wing of the other cherub touched the other wall; and their wings touched one another in the midst of the house. <a href="/nkjv/1_kings/6.htm">New King James Version</a> Then he set the cherubim inside the inner room; and they stretched out the wings of the cherubim so that the wing of the one touched one wall, and the wing of the other cherub touched the other wall. And their wings touched each other in the middle of the room. <a href="/nasb_/1_kings/6.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> He placed the cherubim in the midst of the inner house, and the wings of the cherubim spread out so that the wing of the one was touching the one wall, and the wing of the other cherub was touching the other wall. And their wings were touching end to end in the center of the house. <a href="/nasb/1_kings/6.htm">NASB 1995</a> He placed the cherubim in the midst of the inner house, and the wings of the cherubim were spread out, so that the wing of the one was touching the one wall, and the wing of the other cherub was touching the other wall. So their wings were touching each other in the center of the house. <a href="/nasb77/1_kings/6.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And he placed the cherubim in the midst of the inner house, and the wings of the cherubim were spread out, so that the wing of the one was touching the one wall, and the wing of the other cherub was touching the other wall. So their wings were touching each other in the center of the house. <a href="/lsb/1_kings/6.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And he put the cherubim in the midst of the inner house, and the wings of the cherubim were spread out, so that the wing of the one was touching the one wall, and the wing of the other cherub was touching the other wall. And their wings were touching each other in the center of the house. <a href="/amp/1_kings/6.htm">Amplified Bible</a> He put the cherubim [above the ark] inside the innermost room of the house, and their wings were spread out so that the wing of the one touched one wall, and the wing of the other cherub was touching the other wall; and their inner wings were touching each other in the middle of the house. <a href="/csb/1_kings/6.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Then he put the cherubim inside the inner temple. Since their wings were spread out, the first one’s wing touched one wall while the second cherub’s wing touched the other wall, and in the middle of the temple their wings were touching wing to wing. <a href="/hcsb/1_kings/6.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Then he put the cherubim inside the inner temple. Since their wings were spread out, the first one&#8217s wing touched one wall while the second cherub&#8217s wing touched the other wall, and in the middle of the temple their wings were touching wing to wing. <a href="/asv/1_kings/6.htm">American Standard Version</a> And he set the cherubim within the inner house; and the wings of the cherubim were stretched forth, so that the wing of the one touched the one wall, and the wing of the other cherub touched the other wall; and their wings touched one another in the midst of the house. <a href="/cev/1_kings/6.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Solomon put them next to each other in the most holy place. Their wings were spread out and reached across the room. <a href="/erv/1_kings/6.htm">English Revised Version</a> And he set the cherubim within the inner house: and the wings of the cherubim were stretched forth, so that the wing of the one touched the one wall, and the wing of the other cherub touched the other wall; and their wings touched one another in the midst of the house. <a href="/gwt/1_kings/6.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Solomon put the angels in the inner room of the temple. The wings of the angels extended so that the wing of one of the angels touched the one wall, and the wing of the other touched the other wall. Their remaining wings touched each other in the center of the room. <a href="/gnt/1_kings/6.htm">Good News Translation</a> They were placed side by side in the Most Holy Place, so that two of their outstretched wings touched each other in the middle of the room, and the other two wings touched the walls. <a href="/isv/1_kings/6.htm">International Standard Version</a> Solomon placed the cherubim in the middle of the inner sanctuary, with their wings spread in such a way that the wing of one was touching the one wall and the opposite wing of the other cherub was touching the opposite wall. Furthermore, their wings in the center of the wall were touching each other wing-to-wing. <a href="/msb/1_kings/6.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> 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. <a href="/net/1_kings/6.htm">NET Bible</a> He put the cherubs in the inner sanctuary of the temple. Their wings were spread out. One of the first cherub's wings touched one wall and one of the other cherub's wings touched the opposite wall. The first cherub's other wing touched the second cherub's other wing in the middle of the room. <a href="/nheb/1_kings/6.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> He set the cherubim within the inner house; and the wings of the cherubim were stretched forth, so that the wing of the one touched the one wall, and the wing of the other cherub touched the other wall; and their wings touched one another in the midst of the house. <a href="/wbt/1_kings/6.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And he set the cherubim within the inner house: and they stretched forth the wings of the cherubim, so that the wing of the one touched the one wall, and the wing of the other cherub touched the other wall; and their wings touched one another in the midst of the house. <a href="/web/1_kings/6.htm">World English Bible</a> He set the cherubim within the inner house. The wings of the cherubim were stretched out, so that the wing of the one touched the one wall and the wing of the other cherub touched the other wall; and their wings touched one another in the middle of the house. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_kings/6.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and he sets the cherubim in the midst of the inner house, and they spread out the wings of the cherubim, and a wing of the first comes against the wall, and a wing of the second cherub is coming against the second wall, and their wings [stretched] into the midst of the house, coming wing against wing; <a href="/ylt/1_kings/6.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and he setteth the cherubs in the midst of the inner house, and they spread out the wings of the cherubs, and a wing of the one cometh against the wall, and a wing of the second cherub is coming against the second wall, and their wings are unto the midst of the house, coming wing against wing; <a href="/slt/1_kings/6.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And he will give the cherubims in the midst of the house within: and the cherubims will expand the wings, and the wing of the one will touch upon the wall, and the wing of the second cherub touched upon the second wall; and their wings touched wing to wing to the middle of the house.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_kings/6.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And he set the cherubims in the midst of the inner temple: and the cherubims stretched forth their wings, and the wing of the one touched one wall, and the wing of the other cherub touched the other wall: and the other wings in the midst of the temple touched one another. <a href="/cpdv/1_kings/6.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And he stationed the cherubim in the middle of the inner temple. And the cherubim extended their wings, and the wing of the one was touching the wall, and the wing of the second cherub was touching the other wall. But the other wings, in the middle of the temple, were touching each another. <a href="/nabre/1_kings/6.htm">New American Bible</a> He placed the cherubim in the inmost part of the house; the wings of the cherubim were spread wide, so that one wing of the first touched the side wall and the wing of the second touched the other wall; the wings pointing to the middle of the room touched each other. <a href="/nrsvce/1_kings/6.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> He put the cherubim in the innermost part of the house; the wings of the cherubim were spread out so that a wing of one was touching the one wall, and a wing of the other cherub was touching the other wall; their other wings toward the center of the house were touching wing to wing.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_kings/6.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And he set the cherubim within the inner house; and the wings of the cherubim were stretched forth so that the wing of one touched the one wall, and the wing of the other cherub touched the other wall; and their wings touched each other in the middle of the house. <a href="/hpbt/1_kings/6.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And he made the Cherubim within the inner house and the wings of the Cherubim spread out and touched the wing of one on the wall and the wing of the other Cherub touched on the other wall, and their wings which were in the midst of the house joined one another.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/1_kings/6.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And he set the cherubim within the inner house; and the wings of the cherubim were stretched forth, so that the wing of the one touched the one wall, and the wing of the other cherub touched the other wall; and their wings touched one another in the midst of the house. <a href="/sep/1_kings/6.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And both the cherubs were in the midst of the innermost part of the house; and they spread out their wings, and one wing touched the wall, and the wing of the other cherub touched the other wall; and their wings in the midst of the house touched each other. <a href="/parallel/1_kings/6-27.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Xx9A0AxPaoQ?start=2192" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/1_kings/6.htm">The Cherubim</a> …26and the height of each cherub was ten cubits. 27<a href="/hebrew/5414.htm" title="5414: way·yit·tên (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To give, put, set. A primitive root; to give, used with greatest latitude of application.">And he placed</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/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/8432.htm" title="8432: bə·ṯō·wḵ (Prep-b:: N-msc) -- Midst. From an unused root meaning to sever; a bisection, i.e. the centre.">inside</a> <a href="/hebrew/6442.htm" title="6442: hap·pə·nî·mî (Art:: Adj-ms) -- Inner. From paniym; interior.">the innermost room</a> <a href="/hebrew/1004.htm" title="1004: hab·ba·yiṯ (Art:: N-ms) -- A house. Probably from banah abbreviated; a house.">of the temple.</a> <a href="/hebrew/3742.htm" title="3742: hak·kə·ru·ḇîm (Art:: N-mp) -- Probably an order of angelic beings. An angelic being.">Since their</a> <a href="/hebrew/3671.htm" title="3671: kan·p̄ê (N-fpc) -- Wing, extremity. From kanaph; an edge or extremity; specifically a wing, a flap, a quarter, a pinnacle.">wings</a> <a href="/hebrew/6566.htm" title="6566: way·yip̄·rə·śū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To spread out, spread. A primitive root; to break apart, disperse, etc.">were spread out,</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/3671.htm" title="3671: kə·nap̄- (N-fsc) -- Wing, extremity. From kanaph; an edge or extremity; specifically a wing, a flap, a quarter, a pinnacle.">the wing</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 the first cherub</a> <a href="/hebrew/5060.htm" title="5060: wat·tig·ga‘ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fs) -- A primitive root; properly, to touch, i.e. Lay the hand upon; by implication, to reach; violently, to strike.">touched</a> <a href="/hebrew/7023.htm" title="7023: baq·qîr (Prep-b, Art:: N-ms) -- A wall. Or qir; or qiyrah; from quwr; a wall.">one wall,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3671.htm" title="3671: ū·ḵə·nap̄ (Conj-w:: N-fsc) -- Wing, extremity. From kanaph; an edge or extremity; specifically a wing, a flap, a quarter, a pinnacle.">while the wing</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.">of the second</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/5060.htm" title="5060: nō·ḡa·‘aṯ (V-Qal-Prtcpl-fs) -- A primitive root; properly, to touch, i.e. Lay the hand upon; by implication, to reach; violently, to strike.">touched</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.">the other</a> <a href="/hebrew/7023.htm" title="7023: baq·qîr (Prep-b, Art:: N-ms) -- A wall. Or qir; or qiyrah; from quwr; a wall.">wall,</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">and in</a> <a href="/hebrew/8432.htm" title="8432: tō·wḵ (N-msc) -- Midst. From an unused root meaning to sever; a bisection, i.e. the centre.">the middle</a> <a href="/hebrew/1004.htm" title="1004: hab·ba·yiṯ (Art:: N-ms) -- A house. Probably from banah abbreviated; a house.">of the room</a> <a href="/hebrew/3671.htm" title="3671: wə·ḵan·p̄ê·hem (Conj-w:: N-fpc:: 3mp) -- Wing, extremity. From kanaph; an edge or extremity; specifically a wing, a flap, a quarter, a pinnacle.">their wingtips</a> <a href="/hebrew/3671.htm" title="3671: kā·nāp̄ (N-fs) -- Wing, extremity. From kanaph; an edge or extremity; specifically a wing, a flap, a quarter, a pinnacle."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5060.htm" title="5060: nō·ḡə·‘ōṯ (V-Qal-Prtcpl-fp) -- A primitive root; properly, to touch, i.e. Lay the hand upon; by implication, to reach; violently, to strike.">touched.</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/3671.htm" title="3671: kā·nāp̄ (N-fs) -- Wing, extremity. From kanaph; an edge or extremity; specifically a wing, a flap, a quarter, a pinnacle."></a> 28He also overlaid the cherubim with gold.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/2_chronicles/3-10.htm">2 Chronicles 3:10-13</a> 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. ... <a href="/exodus/25-18.htm">Exodus 25:18-20</a> 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. <a href="/ezekiel/41-18.htm">Ezekiel 41:18-20</a> 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. <a href="/hebrews/9-5.htm">Hebrews 9:5</a> Above the ark were the cherubim of glory, overshadowing the mercy seat. But we cannot discuss these things in detail now. <a href="/exodus/37-7.htm">Exodus 37:7-9</a> 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. <a href="/2_chronicles/5-7.htm">2 Chronicles 5:7-8</a> 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. <a href="/isaiah/6-2.htm">Isaiah 6:2</a> 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. <a href="/revelation/4-6.htm">Revelation 4:6-8</a> 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!” <a href="/exodus/26-1.htm">Exodus 26:1</a> “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. <a href="/1_kings/8-6.htm">1 Kings 8:6-7</a> 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. <a href="/psalms/80-1.htm">Psalm 80:1</a> 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 <a href="/exodus/36-8.htm">Exodus 36:8</a> All the skilled craftsmen among the workmen made the ten curtains for the tabernacle. They were made of finely spun linen, as well as blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, with cherubim skillfully worked into them. <a href="/revelation/11-19.htm">Revelation 11:19</a> 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. <a href="/exodus/26-31.htm">Exodus 26:31</a> Make a veil of blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, and finely spun linen, with cherubim skillfully worked into it. <a href="/ezekiel/10-1.htm">Ezekiel 10:1-2</a> 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.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And he set the cherubim within the inner house: and they stretched forth the wings of the cherubim, so that the wing of the one touched the one wall, and the wing of the other cherub touched the other wall; and their wings touched one another in the middle of the house.<a href="/exodus/25-20.htm">Exodus 25:20</a> And the cherubims 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 cherubims be.<a href="/exodus/37-9.htm">Exodus 37:9</a> And the cherubims spread out their wings on high, and covered with their wings over the mercy seat, with their faces one to another; even to the mercy seatward were the faces of the cherubims.<a href="/2_chronicles/3-11.htm">2 Chronicles 3:11</a> And the wings of the cherubims were twenty cubits long: one wing of the one cherub was five cubits, reaching to the wall of the house: and the other wing was likewise five cubits, reaching to the wing of the other cherub.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/judges/9-51.htm">Center</a> <a href="/1_kings/6-26.htm">Cherub</a> <a href="/1_kings/6-25.htm">Cherubim</a> <a href="/1_kings/3-18.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/1_kings/6-22.htm">House</a> <a href="/1_kings/6-23.htm">Inner</a> <a href="/1_kings/6-19.htm">Innermost</a> <a href="/1_kings/6-21.htm">Inside</a> <a href="/1_kings/6-19.htm">Middle</a> <a href="/1_kings/6-19.htm">Midst</a> <a href="/1_kings/6-24.htm">Part</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-24.htm">Placed</a> <a href="/1_kings/6-23.htm">Room</a> <a href="/1_kings/4-31.htm">Spread</a> <a href="/2_samuel/24-16.htm">Stretched</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-52.htm">Touched</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-7.htm">Touching</a> <a href="/1_kings/6-21.htm">Wall</a> <a href="/1_kings/6-24.htm">Wing</a> <a href="/1_kings/6-24.htm">Wings</a> <a href="/1_kings/6-23.htm">Within</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/isaiah/66-17.htm">Center</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/3-11.htm">Cherub</a> <a href="/1_kings/6-28.htm">Cherubim</a> <a href="/1_kings/8-7.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/1_kings/6-29.htm">House</a> <a href="/1_kings/6-29.htm">Inner</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-50.htm">Innermost</a> <a href="/1_kings/6-29.htm">Inside</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-33.htm">Middle</a> <a href="/1_kings/8-51.htm">Midst</a> <a href="/1_kings/6-31.htm">Part</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-4.htm">Placed</a> <a href="/1_kings/6-31.htm">Room</a> <a href="/1_kings/6-32.htm">Spread</a> <a href="/1_kings/8-42.htm">Stretched</a> <a href="/1_kings/19-5.htm">Touched</a> <a href="/1_kings/19-5.htm">Touching</a> <a href="/1_kings/6-31.htm">Wall</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/3-11.htm">Wing</a> <a href="/1_kings/8-6.htm">Wings</a> <a href="/1_kings/6-29.htm">Within</a><div class="vheading2">1 Kings 6</div>1. <a href="/1_kings/6-1.htm">The building of Solomon's temple</a> 5. <a href="/1_kings/6-5.htm">The chambers thereof</a> 11. <a href="/1_kings/6-11.htm">God's promise unto it</a> 15. <a href="/1_kings/6-15.htm">The ceiling and adorning of it</a> 23. <a href="/1_kings/6-23.htm">The cherubim</a> 31. <a href="/1_kings/6-31.htm">The doors</a> 36. <a href="/1_kings/6-36.htm">The court</a> 37. <a href="/1_kings/6-37.htm">The time of building it</a> </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>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <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> </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>And he placed the cherubim inside the innermost room of the temple. The innermost room of the temple, also known as the Holy of Holies, was the most sacred part of Solomon's Temple, where the presence of God was believed to dwell. The placement of the cherubim here signifies their role as guardians of divine holiness, reminiscent of the cherubim placed at the entrance of the Garden of Eden (<a href="/genesis/3-24.htm">Genesis 3:24</a>). The cherubim in the temple were large, sculpted figures, symbolizing the heavenly beings that surround God's throne (<a href="/ezekiel/10.htm">Ezekiel 10:1-22</a>). This reflects the temple's purpose as a microcosm of the heavenly realm, where God meets with His people.Since their wings were spread out, The spreading of the cherubim's wings signifies protection and the covering of God's glory. In biblical symbolism, wings often represent swiftness and divine protection (<a href="/psalms/91-4.htm">Psalm 91:4</a>). The imagery of wings spread out over the Ark of the Covenant, which was placed beneath the cherubim, emphasizes the sacredness of the space and the divine presence that dwells there.the wing of the first cherub touched one wall, The touching of the wall by the cherub's wing indicates the vastness and grandeur of the cherubim, which were each ten cubits high and ten cubits wide (<a href="/1_kings/6-23.htm">1 Kings 6:23-26</a>). This detail underscores the meticulous design and craftsmanship involved in the temple's construction, reflecting the glory and majesty of God. The cherubim's wings touching the walls also symbolize the encompassing presence of God, who fills the entire space.while the wing of the second cherub touched the other wall, This symmetry in the design of the cherubim highlights the order and harmony inherent in God's creation and His dwelling place. The cherubim's wings touching opposite walls create a sense of balance and completeness, mirroring the perfection of God's heavenly throne room. This design also serves as a reminder of God's omnipresence, as His glory fills the temple from wall to wall.and in the middle of the room their wingtips touched. The touching of the wingtips in the center of the room symbolizes unity and the meeting point of heaven and earth. This central point, directly above the Ark of the Covenant, represents the focal point of God's presence and His covenant with Israel. The cherubim's wingtips touching in the middle signifies the completeness of God's protection and the centrality of His presence in the life of His people. This imagery foreshadows the ultimate meeting of heaven and earth in the person of Jesus Christ, who is the true temple and the mediator between God and humanity (<a href="/john/1-14.htm">John 1:14</a>, <a href="/colossians/1-19.htm">Colossians 1:19-20</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/s/solomon.htm">Solomon</a> The king of Israel who built the temple in Jerusalem, fulfilling his father David's desire to create a permanent dwelling place for the Ark of the Covenant. 2. <a href="/topical/c/cherubim.htm">Cherubim</a> Angelic beings placed in the inner sanctuary of the temple. Their wings spread across the room, symbolizing God's presence and protection. 3. <a href="/topical/i/inner_sanctuary.htm">Inner Sanctuary (Holy of Holies)</a> The most sacred part of the temple where the Ark of the Covenant was kept. It represented the dwelling place of God among His people. 4. <a href="/topical/t/temple_in_jerusalem.htm">Temple in Jerusalem</a> The central place of worship for the Israelites, signifying God's covenant with Israel and His presence among them. 5. <a href="/topical/a/ark_of_the_covenant.htm">Ark of the Covenant</a> A sacred chest that held the tablets of the Ten Commandments, representing God's covenant with Israel.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/s/symbolism_of_the_cherubim.htm">Symbolism of the Cherubim</a> The cherubim represent God's holiness and His presence among His people. Their placement in the inner sanctuary signifies the importance of reverence and worship in the presence of God. <a href="/topical/g/god's_dwelling_among_his_people.htm">God's Dwelling Among His People</a> The temple, and specifically the inner sanctuary, is a powerful reminder of God's desire to dwell among His people. This foreshadows the coming of Christ, who is Emmanuel, "God with us." <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_obedience.htm">The Importance of Obedience</a> Solomon's adherence to God's specific instructions for the temple construction reflects the importance of obedience in our relationship with God. It serves as a reminder that our worship should align with God's commands. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_sacred_spaces.htm">The Role of Sacred Spaces</a> The inner sanctuary as a sacred space emphasizes the need for dedicated times and places for worship in our lives, where we can focus on God's presence and glory.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_kings_6.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Kings 6</a> <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> <a href="/q/why_do_ezekiel_42_and_1_kings_6_differ.htm">Why do the measurements in Ezekiel 42 seem to conflict with earlier temple designs described in 1 Kings 6?</a> <a href="/q/how_do_60_queens_fit_solomon's_700_wives.htm">(Song of Solomon 6:8) How can sixty queens and eighty concubines align with Solomon's reputed 700 wives and 300 concubines (1 Kings 11:3)?</a> <a href="/q/is_1_kings_6_1's_480_years_reliable.htm">How reliable is the 480-year timeline in 1 Kings 6:1 when it conflicts with other Old Testament chronologies?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_kings/6.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 27. - And he set the cherubims within the inner house: and they stretched forth the wings of the cherubims [The marg. reading, the cherubim stretched forth their wings, is altogether inadmissible], so that the wing of the one touched the one wall, and the wing of the other cherub touched the other wan, and their wings touched one another in the midst of the house. [In <a href="/2_chronicles/3-10.htm">2 Chronicles 3:10</a> we are told that the cherubim were of "image work" (the meaning of the Hebrews word is unknown). We also learn that they "stood on their feet" and, unlike the cherubim of the tabernacle, which faced each other (<a href="/exodus/27-9.htm">Exodus 27:9</a>), faced the throne, i.e., the cedar partition, and the east. The object of this arrangement probably was to enable the wings to be stretched out across the sanctuary. In the tabernacle the wings were "spread out on high" (<a href="/exodus/25-20.htm">Exodus 25:20</a>; <a href="/exodus/27-9.htm">Exodus 27:9</a>). In both cases the ark and mercy seat were placed under the overshadowing wings (ch. 8:6). There would be a clear space of eight or nine cubits between the bodies of the cherubim, and the ark only measured 2.5 cubits (<a href="/exodus/25-10.htm">Exodus 25:10</a>) in length and 1.5 cubits in breadth. Unlike Ezekiel's cherubim (Ezekiel chs. 1, 10; cf. <a href="/revelation/4-7.htm">Revelation 4:7</a>), these had apparently but one face. The cherub was not a simple, but a complex being, having no unalterable and fixed form. See Bahr, Symbolik, 1. pp. 313, 314; Dict. Bib. vol. 1. pp. 301-303.] <a href="/commentaries/1_kings/6-27.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>And he placed וַיִּתֵּ֨ן (way·yit·tên) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5414.htm">Strong's 5414: </a> To give, put, set the cherubim הַכְּרוּבִ֜ים (hak·kə·rū·ḇîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3742.htm">Strong's 3742: </a> Probably an order of angelic beings inside בְּת֣וֹךְ ׀ (bə·ṯō·wḵ) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8432.htm">Strong's 8432: </a> A bisection, the centre the innermost room הַפְּנִימִ֗י (hap·pə·nî·mî) Article | Adjective - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6442.htm">Strong's 6442: </a> Interior of the temple. הַבַּ֣יִת (hab·ba·yiṯ) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1004.htm">Strong's 1004: </a> A house Since their הַכְּרֻבִים֒ (hak·kə·ru·ḇîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3742.htm">Strong's 3742: </a> Probably an order of angelic beings wings כַּנְפֵ֣י (kan·p̄ê) Noun - feminine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3671.htm">Strong's 3671: </a> An edge, extremity, a wing, a flap, a quarter, a pinnacle were spread out, וַֽיִּפְרְשׂוּ֮ (way·yip̄·rə·śū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6566.htm">Strong's 6566: </a> To break apart, disperse the wing כְּנַף־ (kə·nap̄-) Noun - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3671.htm">Strong's 3671: </a> An edge, extremity, a wing, a flap, a quarter, a pinnacle of the first [cherub] הָֽאֶחָד֙ (hā·’e·ḥāḏ) Article | Number - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_259.htm">Strong's 259: </a> United, one, first touched וַתִּגַּ֤ע (wat·tig·ga‘) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5060.htm">Strong's 5060: </a> To touch, lay the hand upon, to reach, violently, to strike one wall, בַּקִּ֔יר (baq·qîr) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7023.htm">Strong's 7023: </a> A wall while the wing וּכְנַף֙ (ū·ḵə·nap̄) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3671.htm">Strong's 3671: </a> An edge, extremity, a wing, a flap, a quarter, a pinnacle of the second הַשֵּׁנִ֔י (haš·šê·nî) Article | Number - ordinal masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8145.htm">Strong's 8145: </a> Second (an ordinal number) cherub הַכְּר֣וּב (hak·kə·rūḇ) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3742.htm">Strong's 3742: </a> Probably an order of angelic beings touched נֹגַ֖עַת (nō·ḡa·‘aṯ) Verb - Qal - Participle - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5060.htm">Strong's 5060: </a> To touch, lay the hand upon, to reach, violently, to strike the other הַשֵּׁנִ֑י (haš·šê·nî) Article | Number - ordinal masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8145.htm">Strong's 8145: </a> Second (an ordinal number) wall, בַּקִּ֣יר (baq·qîr) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7023.htm">Strong's 7023: </a> A wall and in אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> Near, with, among, to the middle תּ֣וֹךְ (tō·wḵ) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8432.htm">Strong's 8432: </a> A bisection, the centre of the room הַבַּ֔יִת (hab·ba·yiṯ) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1004.htm">Strong's 1004: </a> A house their wingtips וְכַנְפֵיהֶם֙ (wə·ḵan·p̄ê·hem) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine plural construct | third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3671.htm">Strong's 3671: </a> An edge, extremity, a wing, a flap, a quarter, a pinnacle touched. נֹגְעֹ֖ת (nō·ḡə·‘ōṯ) Verb - Qal - Participle - feminine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5060.htm">Strong's 5060: </a> To touch, lay the hand upon, to reach, violently, to strike <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_kings/6-27.htm">1 Kings 6:27 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/1_kings/6-27.htm">1 Kings 6:27 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/1_kings/6-27.htm">1 Kings 6:27 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/1_kings/6-27.htm">1 Kings 6:27 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/1_kings/6-27.htm">1 Kings 6:27 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/1_kings/6-27.htm">1 Kings 6:27 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_kings/6-27.htm">1 Kings 6:27 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_kings/6-27.htm">1 Kings 6:27 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/1_kings/6-27.htm">1 Kings 6:27 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/1_kings/6-27.htm">1 Kings 6:27 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/1_kings/6-27.htm">OT History: 1 Kings 6:27 He set the cherubim within the inner (1Ki iKi i Ki 1 Kg 1kg) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_kings/6-26.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Kings 6:26"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Kings 6:26" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_kings/6-28.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Kings 6:28"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Kings 6:28" /></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>