1 Kings 6:23 Meaning and Explanation
“And within the oracle he made two cherubims of olive tree, each ten cubits high.”
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Read Full Chapter →Within the inner sanctuary Solomon makes two great cherubim of olive wood, each ten cubits tall.
What Does 1 Kings 6:23 Mean?
Inside the most holy place, Solomon sets two cherubim carved from olive wood, each one ten cubits high. These towering figures stand within the gold-covered room, prepared to overshadow the ark of the covenant of the LORD.
Cherubim are the heavenly guardians who attend the presence of God, recalling those set at the gate of Eden and those woven over the mercy seat of the ark. Their great size fills the room with a sense of awe. The throne of God is surrounded by worshipping, watching heaven, ranks of glory that never cease their service. Here on earth, in a small inner room, a glimpse is given of the splendor that ceaselessly surrounds the Lord enthroned above.
1 Kings 6:23 in the Original Language
kerub (כְּרוּב), 'cherub' -- a heavenly being that guards and attends the presence of God.
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What does 1 Kings 6:23 mean?
Within the inner sanctuary Solomon makes two great cherubim of olive wood, each ten cubits tall.