One cherub on the end on this side, and another cherub on the other end on that side: out of the mercy seat made he the cherubims on the two ends thereof.
One cherub was placed on one end, and another cherub on the other end. He made the cherubim as part of the mercy seat itself, with one on each end.
This verse describes how the skilled craftsman made two cherubim (angelic figures) as permanent parts of the mercy seat, with one positioned on each end.
📚 Historical Context
This passage describes the construction of the Ark of the Covenant's mercy seat during Israel's time in the wilderness around 1440 BC. The mercy seat was the golden lid of the Ark where God's presence would dwell and where the high priest would sprinkle blood for atonement on the Day of Atonement. The cherubim were hammered from the same piece of gold as the mercy seat, symbolizing God's throne and His holiness.
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