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1 Kings 6

1 Kings 6:30

The Cherubim · 1 Kings 6:23–30
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Translations

Modern
And he overlaid the temple floor with gold in both the inner and outer sanctuaries.
Traditional
And the floor of the house he overlaid with gold, within and without.
Literal
And the floor of the house he overlaid with gold, for inside and for the outside.
Latin
Sed et pavimentum domus texit auro intrinsecus et extrinsecus.

Original

Hebrew
English
And he overlaid the temple floor with gold in both the inner and outer sanctuaries.

Notes

1 Kings 6:14–35

The focus shifts to the inside of the temple. Although the temple site is not mentioned here, the Chronicler identified it as the former threshing floor of Araunah (1 Chronicles 21:18–25; 2 Chronicles 3:1). This site is traditionally believed to be Mount Moriah (Genesis 22:2). Solomon’s Temple was in the northeastern corner of Jerusalem, now known as the "old city." This is the area now associated with the Dome of the Rock.

1 Kings 6:1–8:66

The construction of the Temple and palace complex, along with the temple's dedication celebration, are key events in the 1 Kings account of Solomon's time. The temple, built to honor God, was Israel's most important building. Therefore, the writer of 1 Kings documented its construction details thoroughly.

Theme notes and profiles

Solomon Ancient Law Codes Solomon’s Wisdom

Events

Parallels

2 Chronicles 3:10–13

Glossary

Archaeology and the Bible Calendars (Ancient and Modern) Goldsmith Kings, Books of First and Second Minerals and Metals Oil Tree, Oleaster Temple Zif Ziv

Topics

Cherubim: Figures of On the Walls Gold used in the Arts: Overlaying With Gold was Used for Overlaying Floor of Temple Temple: Solomon's: Description of