1 Kings 6:28
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Kings 6:28 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Kings 6:28 is a verse from the book of 1 Kings in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And he overlaid the cherubims with gold." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Kings 6:28 — KJV
“And he overlaid the cherubims with gold.”
— 1 Kings 6:28 (KJV)
1 Kings 6:28 in Context — About the Book of 1 Kings
1 Kings moves from Solomon's golden age — the temple, legendary wisdom, unmatched wealth — to a kingdom torn in two by pride and idolatry. Elijah bursts in with fire from heaven on Mount Carmel, proving the Lord alone is God. Wisdom sought and wisdom squandered frame the whole book.
Cross-References for 1 Kings 6:28
“He overlaid also the house, the beams, the posts, and the walls thereof, and the doors thereof, with gold; and graved cherubims on the walls.”
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“And in the most holy house he made two cherubims of image work, and overlaid them with gold. image...: or, (as some think) of moveable work”
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“The two doors also were of olive tree; and he carved upon them carvings of cherubims and palm trees and open flowers, and overlaid them with gold, and spread gold upon the cherubims, and upon the palm trees. two...: or, leaves of the doors open flowers: Heb. openings of flowers”
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“And thou shalt make two cherubims of gold, of beaten work shalt thou make them, in the two ends of the mercy seat.”
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“And thou shalt hang it upon four pillars of shittim wood overlaid with gold: their hooks shall be of gold, upon the four sockets of silver.”
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