And the cherubims spread out their wings on high, and covered with their wings over the mercy seat, with their faces one to another; even to the mercy seatward were the faces of the cherubims.
The cherubim stretched their wings upward and used them to cover the mercy seat. They faced each other, both looking down toward the mercy seat.
This verse describes how the golden cherubim on the ark of the covenant were positioned with their wings covering the mercy seat and their faces turned toward it.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Exodus, God provided detailed instructions to Moses for constructing the Tabernacle, a portable sanctuary that the Israelites used during their wilderness wanderings after escaping Egypt. Bezalel, a skilled artisan filled with God's Spirit, crafted the Ark of the Covenant, including the mercy seat with two golden cherubim on top. These cherubim were positioned to face each other with their wings outstretched over the mercy seat, symbolizing God's divine presence and protection.
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