2 Chronicles 5:7

Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

The priests brought the Ark of the Covenant of the LORD to its place, into the inner sanctuary of the temple, the Most Holy Place, and placed it beneath the wings of the cherubim.

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Other Translations

  • King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

    And the priests brought in the ark of the covenant of the LORD unto his place, to the oracle of the house, into the most holy place, even under the wings of the cherubims:

  • KJV1611 – Modern English

    And the priests brought the ark of the covenant of the LORD to its place, into the oracle of the house, into the most holy place, under the wings of the cherubim.

  • King James Version 1611 (Original)

    And the priests brought in the ark of the covenant of the LORD unto his place, to the oracle of the house, into the most holy place, even under the wings of the cherubims:

  • American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

    And the priests{H3548} brought in{H935} the ark{H727} of the covenant{H1285} of Jehovah{H3068} unto its place,{H4725} into the oracle{H1687} of the house,{H1004} to the most{H6944} holy{H6944} place, even under the wings{H3671} of the cherubim.{H3742}

  • King James Version with Strong's Numbers

    And the priests{H3548} brought in{H935}{(H8686)} the ark{H727} of the covenant{H1285} of the LORD{H3068} unto his place{H4725}, to the oracle{H1687} of the house{H1004}, into the most{H6944} holy{H6944} place, even under the wings{H3671} of the cherubims{H3742}:

  • Coverdale Bible (1535)

    Thus the prestes broughte the Arke of ye couenaunt of the LORDE vnto hir place in to the quere of the house, euen in to ye Most holy vnder the wynges of the Cherubins,

  • Geneva Bible (1560)

    So the Priests brought the Arke of the couenant of the Lord vnto his place, into the Oracle of the house, into the most Holy place, euen vnder the wings of the Cherubims.

  • Bishops' Bible (1568)

    And the priestes brought the arke of the appoyntment of the Lorde vnto his place, euen into the quier of the temple within the place most holy, and set it vnder the wynges of the Cherubs,

  • Authorized King James Version (1611)

    And the priests brought in the ark of the covenant of the LORD unto his place, to the oracle of the house, into the most holy [place, even] under the wings of the cherubims:

  • Webster's Bible (1833)

    The priests brought in the ark of the covenant of Yahweh to its place, into the oracle of the house, to the most holy place, even under the wings of the cherubim.

  • Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

    And the priests bring in the ark of the covenant of Jehovah unto its place, unto the oracle of the house, unto the holy of holies, unto the place of the wings of the cherubs;

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    And the priests brought in the ark of the covenant of Jehovah unto its place, into the oracle of the house, to the most holy place, even under the wings of the cherubim.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    And the priests brought in the ark of the covenant of Jehovah unto its place, into the oracle of the house, to the most holy place, even under the wings of the cherubim.

  • Bible in Basic English (1941)

    And the priests took the ark of the Lord's agreement and put it in its place, in the inner room of the house, in the most holy place, under the wings of the winged ones.

  • World English Bible (2000)

    The priests brought in the ark of the covenant of Yahweh to its place, into the oracle of the house, to the most holy place, even under the wings of the cherubim.

  • NET Bible® (New English Translation)

    The priests brought the ark of the covenant of the LORD to its assigned place in the inner sanctuary of the temple, in the most holy place under the wings of the cherubim.

Referenced Verses

  • Exod 37:6-9 : 6 He made a mercy seat of pure gold, two and a half cubits long and one and a half cubits wide. 7 He made two cherubim of gold; they were hammered out of one piece at the two ends of the mercy seat. 8 One cherub was at one end, and the other cherub was at the other end. The cherubim extended from the mercy seat itself on its two ends. 9 The cherubim had their wings spread upward, overshadowing the mercy seat with their wings. Their faces were turned toward one another, looking toward the mercy seat.
  • 1 Kgs 6:23-28 : 23 In the inner sanctuary, he made two cherubim of olive wood, each ten cubits high. 24 One wing of the cherub was five cubits and the other wing was five cubits, making a total of ten cubits from wingtip to wingtip. 25 The second cherub was also ten cubits; both cherubim had the same size and shape. 26 The height of the first cherub was ten cubits, and so was the height of the second cherub. 27 He placed the cherubim in the inner house, and their wings were spread out. One wing of each cherub touched one wall, and their other wings touched each other in the center of the house. 28 He overlaid the cherubim with gold.
  • 1 Kgs 8:6-7 : 6 The priests placed the Ark of the Covenant of the LORD in its place inside the inner sanctuary of the temple, the Most Holy Place, under the wings of the cherubim. 7 The cherubim spread their wings over the place of the Ark, and the cherubim overshadowed the Ark and its poles from above.
  • Heb 9:4-5 : 4 It had the golden altar of incense and the ark of the covenant covered with gold on all sides. Inside the ark were a golden jar containing the manna, Aaron's staff that had budded, and the tablets of the covenant. 5 Above it were the cherubim of glory overshadowing the mercy seat. But we cannot now speak about these things in detail.
  • 2 Chr 4:20 : 20 the lampstands and their lamps of pure gold, to burn in front of the inner sanctuary according to the prescribed regulations.
  • Ps 132:8 : 8 Arise, O LORD, to Your resting place, You and the ark of Your strength.

Similar Verses (AI)

These verses are found using AI-powered semantic similarity based on meaning and context. Results may occasionally include unexpected connections.

  • 1 Kgs 8:3-7
    5 verses
    96%

    3 When all the elders of Israel arrived, the priests carried the Ark.

    4 The priests and Levites brought up the Ark of the LORD, the Tent of Meeting, and all the holy vessels that were in the tent.

    5 King Solomon and the entire assembly of Israel who had gathered before him were with him in front of the Ark, sacrificing so many sheep and cattle that they could not be counted or numbered.

    6 The priests placed the Ark of the Covenant of the LORD in its place inside the inner sanctuary of the temple, the Most Holy Place, under the wings of the cherubim.

    7 The cherubim spread their wings over the place of the Ark, and the cherubim overshadowed the Ark and its poles from above.

  • 2 Chr 5:8-10
    3 verses
    88%

    8 The cherubim spread their wings over the place of the ark and covered the ark and its poles from above.

    9 The poles were so long that their ends could be seen from the Holy Place in front of the inner sanctuary, but they could not be seen from the outside. They remain there to this day.

    10 There was nothing in the Ark except the two tablets Moses had placed in it at Horeb, where the LORD made a covenant with the Israelites after they came out of Egypt.

  • 2 Chr 5:4-5
    2 verses
    79%

    4 When all the elders of Israel arrived, the Levites lifted the ark.

    5 They brought up the Ark, the tent of meeting, and all the holy items that were in the tent. The priests and Levites carried them.

  • Exod 37:9
    77%

    9 The cherubim had their wings spread upward, overshadowing the mercy seat with their wings. Their faces were turned toward one another, looking toward the mercy seat.

  • 1 Kgs 6:27-28
    2 verses
    76%

    27 He placed the cherubim in the inner house, and their wings were spread out. One wing of each cherub touched one wall, and their other wings touched each other in the center of the house.

    28 He overlaid the cherubim with gold.

  • 1 Kgs 6:19
    76%

    19 He prepared the inner sanctuary inside the house to set the ark of the covenant of the LORD there.

  • Exod 25:20-21
    2 verses
    76%

    20 The cherubim shall have their wings outstretched upward, overshadowing the mercy seat with their wings. Their faces shall be toward each other, looking toward the mercy seat.

    21 Place the mercy seat on top of the ark, and put into the ark the testimony that I will give you.

  • 2 Sam 6:17
    75%

    17 They brought the ark of the LORD and set it in its place inside the tent that David had pitched for it. Then David offered burnt offerings and peace offerings before the LORD.

  • 2 Chr 3:10-13
    4 verses
    75%

    10 He made two cherubim in the Most Holy Place, crafted out of sculptured work, and overlaid them with gold.

    11 The wings of the cherubim were twenty cubits long. One wing of the first cherub was five cubits and touched the wall of the house, and its other wing, also five cubits, touched the wing of the second cherub.

    12 Similarly, the wing of the second cherub, measuring five cubits, touched the other wall of the house, and its other wing, also five cubits, overlapped with the wing of the first cherub.

    13 The wings of these cherubim were spread out twenty cubits in total. They stood on their feet, and their faces were turned inward toward the house.

  • Ezek 10:5
    75%

    5 The sound of the wings of the cherubim could be heard as far as the outer court, like the voice of God Almighty when He speaks.

  • 2 Sam 6:2
    75%

    2 David set out with all the people who were with him from Baale of Judah to bring up from there the ark of God, which is called by the name, the name of the LORD of Hosts, who is enthroned above the cherubim.

  • 1 Chr 15:14
    74%

    14 So the priests and the Levites consecrated themselves in order to bring up the ark of the LORD, the God of Israel.

  • 1 Kgs 8:10
    74%

    10 When the priests withdrew from the holy place, the cloud filled the house of the LORD.

  • 1 Kgs 6:23-24
    2 verses
    74%

    23 In the inner sanctuary, he made two cherubim of olive wood, each ten cubits high.

    24 One wing of the cherub was five cubits and the other wing was five cubits, making a total of ten cubits from wingtip to wingtip.

  • Exod 40:20-21
    2 verses
    74%

    20 He took the testimony and placed it in the ark, inserted the poles into the ark, and set the atonement cover on top of the ark.

    21 Then he brought the ark into the Tabernacle, hung the veil as a partition, and shielded the ark of the testimony, as the Lord had commanded Moses.

  • Exod 26:33-34
    2 verses
    74%

    33 You shall hang the veil under the clasps and bring the Ark of the Testimony inside the veil, and the veil shall separate the Holy Place from the Most Holy Place for you.

    34 You shall place the mercy seat on the Ark of the Testimony in the Most Holy Place.

  • 2 Chr 1:4
    74%

    4 But David had brought the ark of God up from Kiriath Jearim to the place he had prepared for it in Jerusalem, where he had pitched a tent for it.

  • 2 Chr 6:11
    74%

    11 And there I have placed the ark, in which is the covenant of the LORD that He made with the people of Israel.

  • 2 Chr 5:2
    74%

    2 Then Solomon gathered the elders of Israel, the leaders of the tribes, and the chiefs of the ancestral families of the Israelites in Jerusalem to bring up the Ark of the Covenant of the LORD from the City of David, which is Zion.

  • 1 Sam 7:1
    73%

    1 The men of Kiriath-jearim came and took the Ark of the LORD. They brought it to the house of Abinadab on the hill and consecrated his son Eleazar to guard the Ark of the LORD.

  • 1 Chr 13:6-7
    2 verses
    73%

    6 David and all Israel went up to Baalah, to Kiriath-jearim in Judah, to bring up the ark of God, the LORD who is enthroned above the cherubim, where His Name is called.

    7 They placed the ark of God on a new cart and brought it out from the house of Abinadab, with Uzza and Ahio guiding the cart.

  • Heb 9:5
    73%

    5 Above it were the cherubim of glory overshadowing the mercy seat. But we cannot now speak about these things in detail.

  • Exod 35:12
    73%

    12 The ark with its poles, the atonement cover, and the curtain to shield it.

  • 1 Sam 4:4
    73%

    4 So the people sent men to Shiloh, and they brought back the Ark of the Covenant of the Lord of Hosts, who is enthroned between the cherubim. Eli’s two sons, Hophni and Phinehas, accompanied the Ark of the Covenant of God.

  • Exod 31:7
    73%

    7 the tent of meeting, the ark of the covenant, and the atonement cover upon it, and all the furnishings of the tent,

  • 1 Chr 28:18
    72%

    18 Furthermore, he designated the refined gold for the altar of incense and for the design of the chariot—that is, the gold cherubim that spread their wings and cover the ark of the covenant of the LORD.

  • 1 Kgs 8:21
    72%

    21 And there I have placed a place for the Ark, which contains the covenant of the LORD that He made with our ancestors when He brought them out of Egypt.

  • Exod 40:3
    72%

    3 Place the ark of the testimony there and shield the ark with the curtain.

  • 1 Chr 15:12
    72%

    12 He said to them, "You are the heads of the Levitical families. Consecrate yourselves, you and your relatives, so that you may bring up the ark of the LORD, the God of Israel, to the place I prepared for it.

  • 1 Chr 15:25
    72%

    25 So David, the elders of Israel, and the commanders of the thousands went to bring up the ark of the covenant of the LORD from the house of Obed-Edom with rejoicing.

  • 1 Chr 16:1
    72%

    1 They brought the ark of God and placed it inside the tent that David had set up for it, and they offered burnt offerings and peace offerings before God.

  • 1 Chr 15:3
    72%

    3 David gathered all Israel in Jerusalem to bring up the ark of the LORD to the place he had prepared for it.

  • Exod 37:5
    72%

    5 He inserted the poles into the rings on the sides of the ark to carry it.

  • 2 Chr 7:2
    72%

    2 The priests could not enter the Temple of the LORD because the glory of the LORD filled it.