And for the altar of incense refined gold by weight; and gold for the pattern of the chariot of the cherubims, that spread out their wings, and covered the ark of the covenant of the LORD.
And for the altar of incense, he gave refined gold by weight; and gold for the design of the chariot with the cherubim angels, who spread out their wings and covered the ark of the covenant of the LORD.
This verse describes David providing specific amounts of refined gold for the incense altar and for creating golden cherubim angels that would cover God's sacred ark.
📚 Historical Context
This is part of David's detailed instructions to his son Solomon for building the temple in Jerusalem. David is specifying the exact materials and their quantities needed for the sacred furnishings. The cherubim were winged angelic beings that would be positioned over the ark of the covenant in the temple's most holy place, representing God's presence and protection over His covenant with Israel.
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