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1 Kings 6:23 · KJV

"And within the oracle he made two cherubims of olive tree, each ten cubits high."

King James Version

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Passage Context

21So Solomon overlaid the house within with pure gold: and he made a partition by the chains of gold before the oracle; and he overlaid it with gold.
22And the whole house he overlaid with gold, until he had finished all the house: also the whole altar that was by the oracle he overlaid with gold.
23And within the oracle he made two cherubims of olive tree, each ten cubits high.
24And five cubits was the one wing of the cherub, and five cubits the other wing of the cherub: from the uttermost part of the one wing unto the uttermost part of the other were ten cubits.
25And the other cherub was ten cubits: both the cherubims were of one measure and one size.

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Reflection Questions

1

What do you think cherubim represent in your understanding of God?

2

How does the idea of divine protection resonate with you?

3

When have you felt God's presence in a powerful way?

Life Application

protection

Reflect on ways God has protected you in your life. Consider keeping a journal of these moments to remind you of His faithfulness.

worship

Incorporate symbols of faith into your home that remind you of God's presence and protection.

Places in This Verse

Jerusalem(Jerusalem today)

The site of the First Temple, where the cherubim were placed to signify God's presence.

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