And one wing of the other cherub was five cubits, reaching to the wall of the house: and the other wing was five cubits also, joining to the wing of the other cherub.
One wing of the second cherub was also seven and a half feet long, reaching to the wall of the temple, and its other wing was also seven and a half feet long, touching the wing of the first cherub.
This verse describes how the two golden cherub statues in Solomon's temple were positioned with their wings stretched out, touching both the walls and each other.
📚 Historical Context
This passage describes the construction of Solomon's temple around 960 BC, specifically the Most Holy Place where two large golden cherubim were placed above the ark of the covenant. These weren't small decorative figures but massive statues, each standing about 15 feet tall with wings spanning the width of the inner sanctuary. The cherubim represented God's heavenly throne and His protective presence over the sacred ark.
Ask the AI Assistant
Have a question about this chapter or verse? Ask below for a clear explanation.