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The Skillfully Crafted Cherubim
Scholars note that the Hebrew term translated as 'image work' is unique, appearing only here in the Bible. While its exact meaning is debated, ancient translations and the parallel account in 1 Kings 6 suggest it refers to carved, three-dimensional statues. These cherubim were skillfully crafted figures, likely from wood, and then overlaid with gold to adorn the Most Holy Place.
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Chronicles 3:10
18th Century
Theologian
The word translated “image work,” or, in the margin, “moveable work,” occurs only in this passage and does not even have a Hebrew derivation. Moder…
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Chronicles 3:10
19th Century
Bishop
Two cherubim. — 1 Kings 6:23–28. They were made of oleaster, plated with gold.
Of image work. —…
John Gill
On 2 Chronicles 3:10
17th Century
Pastor
(See Gill on 2 Chronicles 3:1).
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Matthew Henry
On 2 Chronicles 3:1–17
17th Century
Minister
A more detailed account of the building of the temple is found in 1 Kings 6. It was to be in the place David had prepared���not only the place he h…