Skip to content

1 Kings 6:23

1 Kings 6:23
And within the oracle he made two cherubims of olive tree, each ten cubits high.

My Notes

Commentary

Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.

Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

And five cubits was the one wing of the cherub,.... When stretched out on one side:

and five cubits the other wing of the cherub; on the other side him:

from the uttermost part of the one wing, to…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Two cherubims - The pattern of the tabernacle was followed (marginal reference), but without servile imitation. The original cherubs were entirely of gold. These, being so much larger, were of wood,…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

1 Kings 6:15-38

Here, I. We have a particular account of the details of the building.

1. The wainscot of the temple. It was of cedar (Kg1 6:15), which was strong and durable, and of a very sweet smell. The wainscot…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

Of the Cherubim within the oracle (2Ch 3:10-12)

23. And within the oracle he made two cherubims As the Hebrew word is already in the plural form, write cherubim. These cherubim were winged figures…