1 Chronicles 28:18 Meaning and Explanation
“And for the altar of incense refined gold by weight; and gold for the pattern of the chariot of the cherubims, that spread out their wings, and covered the ark of the covenant of the LORD.”
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Read Full Chapter →David gave refined gold for the altar of incense and for the cherubim whose wings spread out to cover the ark of the covenant.
What Does 1 Chronicles 28:18 Mean?
David provides refined gold for the altar of incense and for the golden cherubim, whose outspread wings covered the ark of the covenant. These cherubim marked the most sacred place, where God's presence dwelt above the ark.
The altar of incense rose with prayer before God, and the cherubim guarded the place of His presence. Both speak of drawing near to the holy God with reverence. The rising incense is a lasting picture of prayer ascending to heaven, welcomed before the throne of God.
1 Chronicles 28:18 in the Original Language
qetoreth (קְטֹרֶת), 'incense' -- fragrant smoke offered to God, a lasting picture of prayer ascending before Him.
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What does 1 Chronicles 28:18 mean?
David gave refined gold for the altar of incense and for the cherubim whose wings spread out to cover the ark of the covenant.