1 Chronicles 28:18

The Plans for the Temple · 1 Chronicles 28:11–21
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Translations

Modern
…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.
Traditional
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.
Literal
…and for the altar of incense, the refined gold by weight; and for the pattern of the chariot of the gold cherubim, spreading and covering over the ark of the covenant of YHWH.
Latin
Altari autem, in quo adoletur incensum, aurum purissimum dedit: ut ex ipso fieret similitudo quadrigæ cherubim extendentium alas, et velantium arcam fœderis Domini.

Original

Hebrew
English
…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.

Notes

for the chariot of the gold cherubim: The cherubim were images of creatures often found with thrones and palaces. Ancient kings sat on thrones with cherubim. In God's throne room, the most holy place of Israel's sanctuary, cherubim on top of the ark of the covenant served a similar role (see Exodus 25:18–22; 2 Samuel 6:2; Psalm 99:1; compare Ezekiel 10).

This list of vessels validated each item in the temple by detailing what God had told David about them.

God gave David the plans for the temple through divine inspiration (1 Chronicles 28:19). God also provided plans for the tabernacle in the wilderness (Exodus 25:9) and for Ezekiel's future temple (Ezekiel 40:4).

The story of Solomon's coronation continues from 1 Chronicles 23:1–2. David, at the height of his power, transfers authority to Solomon (compare 1 Kings 1:1–2:9).

Theme notes and profiles

David God’s Promised Kingdom

Glossary

Ark of the Covenant Chronicles, Books of First and Second David Genealogy Temple

Topics

Altar of Incense in Solomon's Temple Art: Primitive of the Refiner of Metals Arts of The: Refiner of Metals Chariot: Cherubim in Solomon's Temple Mounted On Refining of Gold Revelation: The Pattern of the Temple is Revealed Temple: Solomon's: David Makes Preparation For Temple: Solomon's: Pattern and Building of Temple: Solomon's: The Altar of Incense, and Its Furniture