1 Kings 8:7
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Kings 8:7 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Kings 8:7 is a verse from the book of 1 Kings in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "For the cherubims spread forth their two wings over the place of the ark, and the cherubims covered the ark and the stav..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Kings 8:7 — KJV
“For the cherubims spread forth their two wings over the place of the ark, and the cherubims covered the ark and the staves thereof above.”
— 1 Kings 8:7 (KJV)
1 Kings 8:7 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 8:7
“For the cherubims spread forth their wings over the place of the ark, and the cherubims covered the ark and the staves thereof above.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 8:7: cherubims, spread, forth
“And for the altar of incense refined gold by weight; and gold for the pattern of the chariot of the cherubims, that spread out their wings, and covered the ark of the covenant of the LORD.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 8:7: cherubims, spread, wings
“And the cherubims spread out their wings on high, and covered with their wings over the mercy seat, with their faces one to another; even to the mercy seatward were the faces of the cherubims.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 8:7: cherubims, spread, wings
“Thus were their faces: and their wings were stretched upward; two wings of every one were joined one to another, and two covered their bodies. stretched...: or, divided above”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 8:7: two, wings, over
“And the cherubims shall stretch forth their wings on high, covering the mercy seat with their wings, and their faces shall look one to another; toward the mercy seat shall the faces of the cherubims be.”
Shares key themes with 1 Kings 8:7: cherubims, forth, wings
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