KJV ORIGINAL
And within the oracle he made two cherubims of olive tree, each ten cubits high.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Inside the most holy place, he made two cherubim carved from olive wood, each one fifteen feet tall.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse describes how Solomon had two massive wooden angel figures carved and placed in the holiest part of God's temple.
📚 Historical Context
This describes the construction of Solomon's temple in Jerusalem around 960 BC. The cherubim were winged angelic beings that represented God's presence and protection. The oracle (or Holy of Holies) was the innermost sanctuary where the Ark of the Covenant would be placed, and only the high priest could enter once a year.
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