The wing of the other cherub was five cubits, reaching to the wall of the house; and the other wing was five cubits [also], joining to the wing of the other cherub.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

The wings of the cherubim - Compare 1 Kings 6:24–27.

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Literally, And the wing of the one cherub—five cubitswas touching the wall of the chamber, and the other wing—five cubits

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

(See Gill on 2 Chronicles 3:1).

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

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 had…

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