He overlaid also the house, the beams, the posts, and the walls thereof, and the doors thereof, with gold; and graved cherubims on the walls.
Solomon covered the entire temple with gold — the main room, the ceiling beams, the support posts, the walls, and even the doors. He also carved images of cherubims (heavenly beings) into the walls.
This verse describes how Solomon made God's temple incredibly beautiful by covering everything with gold and decorating the walls with carved angels.
📚 Historical Context
This describes the construction of Solomon's temple in Jerusalem around 960 BC, which took seven years to complete. The extensive use of gold demonstrated both Israel's wealth during Solomon's reign and the importance of creating the most magnificent dwelling place possible for God. Cherubims were angelic beings often associated with God's presence and were commonly used in temple decorations.
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