2 Chronicles 5:7

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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.

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  • Exod 37:6-9 : 6 He made an atonement lid of pure gold; its length was three feet nine inches, and its width was two feet three inches. 7 He made two cherubim of gold; he made them of hammered metal on the two ends of the atonement lid, 8 one cherub on one end and one cherub on the other end. He made the cherubim from the atonement lid on its two ends. 9 The cherubim were spreading their wings upward, overshadowing the atonement lid with their wings. The cherubim faced each other, looking toward the atonement lid.
  • 1 Kgs 6:23-28 : 23 In the inner sanctuary he made two cherubim of olive wood; each stood 15 feet high. 24 Each of the first cherub’s wings was seven and a half feet long; its entire wingspan was 15 feet. 25 The second cherub also had a wingspan of 15 feet; it was identical to the first in measurements and shape. 26 Each cherub stood 15 feet high. 27 He put the cherubim in the inner sanctuary of the temple. Their wings were spread out. One of the first cherub’s wings touched one wall and one of the other cherub’s wings touched the opposite wall. The first cherub’s other wing touched the second cherub’s other wing in the middle of the room. 28 He plated the cherubim with gold.
  • 1 Kgs 8:6-7 : 6 The priests brought the ark of the LORD’s covenant to its assigned place in the inner sanctuary of the temple, in the most holy place, under the wings of the cherubim. 7 The cherubim’s wings extended over the place where the ark sat; the cherubim overshadowed the ark and its poles.
  • Heb 9:4-5 : 4 It contained the golden altar of incense and the ark of the covenant covered entirely with gold. In this ark were the golden urn containing the manna, Aaron’s rod that budded, and the stone tablets of the covenant. 5 And above the ark were the cherubim of glory overshadowing the mercy seat. Now is not the time to speak of these things in detail.
  • 2 Chr 4:20 : 20 the pure gold lampstands and their lamps which burned as specified at the entrance to the inner sanctuary,
  • Ps 132:8 : 8 Ascend, O LORD, to your resting place, you and the ark of your strength!

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • 1 Kgs 8:3-7
    5 verses
    96%

    3When all Israel’s elders had arrived, the priests lifted the ark.

    4The priests and Levites carried the ark of the LORD, the tent of meeting, and all the holy items in the tent.

    5Now King Solomon and all the Israelites who had assembled with him went on ahead of the ark and sacrificed more sheep and cattle than could be counted or numbered.

    6The priests brought the ark of the LORD’s covenant to its assigned place in the inner sanctuary of the temple, in the most holy place, under the wings of the cherubim.

    7The cherubim’s wings extended over the place where the ark sat; the cherubim overshadowed the ark and its poles.

  • 2 Chr 5:8-10
    3 verses
    88%

    8The cherubim’s wings extended over the place where the ark sat; the cherubim overshadowed the ark and its poles.

    9The poles were so long their ends extending out from the ark were visible from in front of the inner sanctuary, but they could not be seen from beyond that point. They have remained there to this very day.

    10There was nothing in the ark except the two tablets Moses had placed there in Horeb.(It was there that the LORD made a covenant with the Israelites after he brought them out of the land of Egypt.)

  • 2 Chr 5:4-5
    2 verses
    79%

    4When all Israel’s elders had arrived, the Levites lifted the ark.

    5The priests and Levites carried the ark, the tent where God appeared to his people, and all the holy items in the tent.

  • Exod 37:9
    77%

    9The cherubim were spreading their wings upward, overshadowing the atonement lid with their wings. The cherubim faced each other, looking toward the atonement lid.

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

    27He put the cherubim in the inner sanctuary of the temple. Their wings were spread out. One of the first cherub’s wings touched one wall and one of the other cherub’s wings touched the opposite wall. The first cherub’s other wing touched the second cherub’s other wing in the middle of the room.

    28He plated the cherubim with gold.

  • 1 Kgs 6:19
    76%

    19He prepared the inner sanctuary inside the temple so that the ark of the covenant of the LORD could be placed there.

  • Exod 25:20-21
    2 verses
    76%

    20The cherubim are to be spreading their wings upward, overshadowing the atonement lid with their wings, and the cherubim are to face each other, looking toward the atonement lid.

    21You are to put the atonement lid on top of the ark, and in the ark you are to put the testimony I am giving you.

  • 2 Sam 6:17
    75%

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

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

    10In the most holy place he made two images of cherubim and plated them with gold.

    11The combined wing span of the cherubim was 30 feet. One of the first cherub’s wings was seven and one-half feet long and touched one wall of the temple; its other wing was also seven and one-half feet long and touched one of the second cherub’s wings.

    12Likewise one of the second cherub’s wings was seven and one-half feet long and touched the other wall of the temple; its other wing was also seven and one-half feet long and touched one of the first cherub’s wings.

    13The combined wingspan of these cherubim was 30 feet. They stood upright, facing inward.

  • Ezek 10:5
    75%

    5The sound of the wings of the cherubim could be heard from the outer court, like the sound of the Sovereign God when he speaks.

  • 2 Sam 6:2
    75%

    2David and all the men who were with him traveled to Baalah in Judah to bring up from there the ark of God which is called by the name of the LORD of Heaven’s Armies, who sits enthroned between the cherubim that are on it.

  • 1 Chr 15:14
    74%

    14The priests and Levites consecrated themselves so they could bring up the ark of the LORD God of Israel.

  • 1 Kgs 8:10
    74%

    10Once the priests left the holy place, a cloud filled the LORD’s temple.

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

    23In the inner sanctuary he made two cherubim of olive wood; each stood 15 feet high.

    24Each of the first cherub’s wings was seven and a half feet long; its entire wingspan was 15 feet.

  • Exod 40:20-21
    2 verses
    74%

    20He took the testimony and put it in the ark, attached the poles to the ark, and then put the atonement lid on the ark.

    21And he brought the ark into the tabernacle, hung the protecting curtain, and shielded the ark of the testimony from view, just as the LORD had commanded Moses.

  • Exod 26:33-34
    2 verses
    74%

    33You are to hang this curtain under the clasps and bring the ark of the testimony in there behind the curtain. The curtain will make a division for you between the Holy Place and the Most Holy Place.

    34You are to put the atonement lid on the ark of the testimony in the Most Holy Place.

  • 2 Chr 1:4
    74%

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

  • 2 Chr 6:11
    74%

    11and set up in it a place for the ark containing the covenant the LORD made with the Israelites.”

  • 2 Chr 5:2
    74%

    2Solomon Moves the Ark into the Temple Then Solomon convened Israel’s elders– all the leaders of the Israelite tribes and families– in Jerusalem, so they could witness the transferal of the ark of the covenant of the LORD from the City of David(that is, Zion).

  • 1 Sam 7:1
    73%

    1Then the people of Kiriath Jearim came and took the ark of the LORD; they brought it to the house of Abinadab located on the hill. They consecrated Eleazar his son to guard the ark of the LORD.

  • 1 Chr 13:6-7
    2 verses
    73%

    6David and all Israel went up to Baalah(that is, Kiriath Jearim) in Judah to bring up from there the ark of God the LORD, who sits enthroned between the cherubim– the ark that is called by his name.

    7They transported the ark of God on a new cart from the house of Abinadab; Uzzah and Ahio were guiding the cart,

  • Heb 9:5
    73%

    5And above the ark were the cherubim of glory overshadowing the mercy seat. Now is not the time to speak of these things in detail.

  • Exod 35:12
    73%

    12the ark, with its poles, the atonement lid, and the special curtain that conceals it;

  • 1 Sam 4:4
    73%

    4So the army sent to Shiloh, and they took from there the ark of the covenant of the LORD of Heaven’s Armies, who sits between the cherubim. Now the two sons of Eli, Hophni and Phineas, were there with the ark of the covenant of God.

  • Exod 31:7
    73%

    7the tent of meeting, the ark of the testimony, the atonement lid that is on it, all the furnishings of the tent,

  • 1 Chr 28:18
    72%

    18and for the refined gold of the incense altar.He gave him the blueprint for the seat of the gold cherubim that spread their wings and provide shelter for the ark of the LORD’s covenant.

  • 1 Kgs 8:21
    72%

    21and set up in it a place for the ark containing the covenant the LORD made with our ancestors when he brought them out of the land of Egypt.”

  • Exod 40:3
    72%

    3You are to place the ark of the testimony in it and shield the ark with the special curtain.

  • 1 Chr 15:12
    72%

    12He told them:“You are the leaders of the Levites’ families. You and your relatives must consecrate yourselves and bring the ark of the LORD God of Israel up to the place I have prepared for it.

  • 1 Chr 15:25
    72%

    25So David, the leaders of Israel, and the commanders of units of a thousand went to bring up the ark of the LORD’s covenant from the house of Obed-Edom with celebration.

  • 1 Chr 16:1
    72%

    1David Leads in Worship They brought the ark of God and put it in the middle of the tent David had pitched for it. Then they offered burnt sacrifices and peace offerings before God.

  • 1 Chr 15:3
    72%

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

  • Exod 37:5
    72%

    5and put the poles into the rings on the sides of the ark in order to carry the ark.

  • 2 Chr 7:2
    72%

    2The priests were unable to enter the LORD’s temple because the LORD’s splendor filled the LORD’s temple.