1Ki 6:23 Cross References

1 Kings 6:23

23: Within the inner sanctuary Solomon placed two cherubim made of olive wood, each 15 feet tall.

He made two figures of cherubim out of hammered gold and placed them at the two ends of the atonement cover.
They were made so they were actually a part of the atonement cover--it was all one piece.
The cherubim faced each other as they looked down on the atonement cover, and their wings were stretched out above the atonement cover to protect it.

But angels are only servants. They are spirits sent from God to care for those who will receive salvation.

They were told that these things would not happen during their lifetime, but many years later, during yours. And now this Good News has been announced by those who preached to you in the power of the Holy Spirit sent from heaven. It is all so wonderful that even the angels are eagerly watching these things happen.

After banishing them from the garden, the LORD God stationed mighty angelic beings to the east of Eden. And a flaming sword flashed back and forth, guarding the way to the tree of life.

Then the LORD spoke to the man in linen clothing and said, "Go in between the whirling wheels beneath the cherubim, and take a handful of glowing coals and scatter them over the city." He did this as I watched.
The cherubim were standing at the south end of the Temple when the man went in, and the cloud of glory filled the inner courtyard.
Then the glory of the LORD rose up from above the cherubim and went over to the door of the Temple. The Temple was filled with this cloud of glory, and the Temple courtyard glowed brightly with the glory of the LORD.
The moving wings of the cherubim sounded like the voice of God Almighty and could be heard clearly in the outer courtyard.
The LORD said to the man in linen clothing, "Go between the cherubim and take some burning coals from between the wheels." So the man went in and stood beside one of the wheels.

Then use hammered gold to make two cherubim, and place them at the two ends of the atonement cover.
Attach the cherubim to each end of the atonement cover, making it all one piece.
The cherubim will face each other, looking down on the atonement cover with their wings spread out above it.
Place inside the Ark the stone tablets inscribed with the terms of the covenant, which I will give to you. Then put the atonement cover on top of the Ark.
I will meet with you there and talk to you from above the atonement cover between the gold cherubim that hover over the Ark of the Covenant. From there I will give you my commands for the people of Israel.

"O LORD Almighty, God of Israel, you are enthroned between the mighty cherubim! You alone are God of all the kingdoms of the earth. You alone created the heavens and the earth.

Please listen, O Shepherd of Israel, you who lead Israel like a flock. O God, enthroned above the cherubim, display your radiant glory

Solomon made two figures shaped like cherubim and overlaid them with gold. These were placed in the Most Holy Place.
The total wingspan of the two cherubim standing side by side was 30 feet. One wing of the first figure was 7 1/2 feet long, and it touched the Temple wall. The other wing, also 7 1/2 feet long, touched one of the wings of the second figure.
In the same way, the second figure had one wing 7 1/2 feet long that touched the opposite wall. The other wing, also 7 1/2 feet long, touched the wing of the first figure.
So the wingspan of both cherubim together was 30 feet. They both stood and faced out toward the main room of the Temple.

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