1 Kings 8:7

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.

King James Version

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Other Translations for 1 Kings 8:7

BSB

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

AKJV

For the cherubim spread forth their two wings over the place of the ark, and the cherubim covered the ark and the staves thereof above.

CPDV

For indeed, the cherubim extended their wings over the place of the ark, and they protected the ark and its bars from above.

ERV

For the cherubim spread forth their wings over the place of the ark, and the cherubim covered the ark and the staves thereof above.

NHEB

For the cherubim spread forth their wings over the place of the ark, and the cherubim covered the ark and its poles above.

SMT

For the cherubims spreading out their wings to the place of the ark, and the cherubims will cover over the ark and over the parts from above.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 1 Kings 8:7

ForthecherubimsH3742Noun MasculinespreadforthH6566VerbtheirtwowingsH3671Noun FeminineovertheplaceH4725Noun MasculineofthearkH727Noun MasculineandthecherubimsH3742Noun Masculine coveredH5526VerbthearkH727Noun MasculineandthestavesH905Noun MasculinethereofaboveH4605

Commentary for 1 Kings 8:7

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of 1 Kings 8:7

Summary

Angelic figures shield sacred covenant container

Place

Jerusalem

Event

Cherubim cover the ark

Estimated Time Period

c. 960 BC