And the wings of the cherubims were twenty cubits long: one wing of the one cherub was five cubits, reaching to the wall of the house: and the other wing was likewise five cubits, reaching to the wing of the other cherub.
The wings of the cherubim statues were twenty cubits long in total: one wing of the first cherub was five cubits long, reaching to the wall of the temple, and the other wing was also five cubits long, reaching to the wing of the second cherub.
This verse describes the massive golden cherubim statues in Solomon's temple, with their wings spanning the entire width of the inner sanctuary.
📚 Historical Context
In the Bible, 2 Chronicles recounts the construction of the First Temple in Jerusalem by King Solomon around 950 BC, as a magnificent structure to house God's presence among the Israelites. This verse specifically describes the detailed measurements of the cherubim statues in the Temple's inner sanctuary, which were large angelic figures symbolizing divine protection and glory. These elements highlighted the holiness and splendor intended for worship in ancient Israelite culture.
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