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1 Kings 8

1 Kings 8:7

The Ark Enters the Temple · 1 Kings 8:1–11
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Translations

Modern
For the cherubim spread their wings over the place of the ark and overshadowed the ark and its poles.
Traditional
For the cherubims spread forth their two wings over the place of the ark, and the cherubims covered the ark and the staves thereof above.
Literal
For the cherubim spread forth two wings toward the place of the ark, and the cherubim and they covered over the ark and its poles from above.
Latin
Siquidem cherubim expandebant alas super locum arcæ, et protegebant arcam, et vectes ejus desuper.

Original

Hebrew
English
For the cherubim spread their wings over the place of the ark and overshadowed the ark and its poles.

Notes

1 Kings 8:1–66

Solomon's building efforts peaked when he moved the ark to the new temple. The king prayed (1 Kings 8:22–53) and offered praise and blessings (8:56–61) to dedicate the temple to the Lord. After the dedication, the people celebrated the Feast of Tabernacles. The story highlights Solomon praising God and blessing the people (1 Kings 8:12–61).

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.

Events

Parallels

2 Chronicles 5:1–14

Glossary

Ark of the Covenant Haggai, Book of Kings, Books of First and Second

Topics

Ark: in the Tabernacle--Called the Ark of the Covenant: Transferred to Solomon's Temple Cherubim of Gold: Placed Over the Ark of the Covenant Cherubim: The Ark of the Covenant Rested Beneath the Wings of Dedication: Subjects of Temple of Solomon the First Temple: The Ark of God Brought Into with Great Solemnity Worship: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To