Parallel Verses
International Standard Version
Inside the inner sanctuary Solomon placed two cherubim crafted from olive wood, each ten cubits high.
New American Standard Bible
King James Version
And within the oracle he made two cherubims of olive tree, each ten cubits high.
Holman Bible
In the inner sanctuary he made two cherubim
A Conservative Version
And in the oracle he made two cherubim of olive-wood, each ten cubits high.
American Standard Version
And in the oracle he made two cherubim of olive-wood, each ten cubits high.
Amplified
Within the Holy of Holies he made two
Bible in Basic English
In the inmost room he made two winged beings of olive-wood, ten cubits high;
Darby Translation
And he made in the oracle two cherubim of olive-wood, ten cubits high;
Julia Smith Translation
And he will make in the oracle two cherubims of woods of oil, ten cubits its height
King James 2000
And within the inner sanctuary he made two cherubim of olive wood, each ten cubits high.
Lexham Expanded Bible
He made two cherubim of olive wood for the inner sanctuary, ten cubits high.
Modern King James verseion
And inside the Holy of Holies he made two cherubs of olive wood, ten cubits high.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
And within the quyre he made two Cherubims of olive tree, ten cubits high apiece,
NET Bible
In the inner sanctuary he made two cherubs of olive wood; each stood 15 feet high.
New Heart English Bible
In the oracle he made two cherubim of olive wood, each ten cubits high.
The Emphasized Bible
And he made, within the shrine, two cherubim of wild olive wood, - ten cubits in height;
Webster
And within the oracle he made two cherubim of olive tree, each ten cubits high.
World English Bible
In the oracle he made two cherubim of olive wood, each ten cubits high.
Youngs Literal Translation
And he maketh within the oracle two cherubs, of the oil-tree, ten cubits is their height;
Themes
Holy of holies » Contained » Cherubim
Kings » Who reigned over all israel » Solomon
Olive » The cherubs made of the wood of
Olive Trees » Used for making » The cherubim in the temple
Temple » Solomon's » Description of
Temple » Solomon's » Contents of the holy of holies » The cherubs
The First Temple » The oracle or most holy place » Two cherubims of gilded olive-wood made within
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Word Count of 20 Translations in 1 Kings 6:23
Verse Info
Context Readings
Solomon Builds The Temple For Yahweh
22 He finished the Temple by overlaying it entirely with gold, including overlaying with gold the whole altar that was by the inner sanctuary. 23 Inside the inner sanctuary Solomon placed two cherubim crafted from olive wood, each ten cubits high. 24 Each wing of one cherub was five cubits long, and each wing of the other cherub was five cubits long, so that the distance from the end of one wing to the end of the other wing was ten cubits.
Names
Cross References
Exodus 37:7-9
He made two cherubim of gold; he made them of hammered work at the two ends of the Mercy Seat.
Genesis 3:24
After he had expelled the man, the LORD God placed winged angels at the eastern end of the garden of Eden, along with a fiery, turning sword, to prevent access to the tree of life.
Exodus 25:18-22
You are to make two cherubim of gold; you are to make them of hammered work at the two ends of the Mercy Seat.
2 Chronicles 3:10-13
He crafted two cherubim from wood, overlaid them with gold, and placed them in the Most Holy Place in the Temple.
Psalm 18:10
He rode upon a cherub and flew; he soared upon the wings of the wind.
Psalm 80:1
Shepherd of Israel, listen! The one who leads Joseph like a flock, the one enthroned on the cherubim, display your glory.
Isaiah 37:16
"O LORD of the Heavenly Armies, God of Israel, enthroned above the cherubim, you alone are the God of all the kingdoms of the earth. You made heaven and earth.
Ezekiel 10:2-22
The LORD spoke to the man who was clothed in white linen, telling him, "Go between the whirling wheels, under the cherubim, and fill your hands with burning coals from among the cherubim. Then scatter them over the city." So he entered as I watched.
Hebrews 1:14
All of them are spirits on a divine mission, sent to serve those who are about to inherit salvation, aren't they?
1 Peter 1:12
It was revealed to them that they were not serving themselves but you in regard to the things that have now been announced to you by those who brought you the good news through the Holy Spirit sent from heaven. These are things that even the angels desire to look into.