Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The priests then brought the ark of the LORD’s covenant to its place in the inner sanctuary of the temple, the Most Holy Place, and put it beneath the wings of the cherubim. New Living Translation Then the priests carried the Ark of the LORD’s Covenant into the inner sanctuary of the Temple—the Most Holy Place—and placed it beneath the wings of the cherubim. English Standard Version Then the priests brought the ark of the covenant of the LORD to its place, in the inner sanctuary of the house, in the Most Holy Place, underneath the wings of the cherubim. Berean Standard Bible Then the priests brought the ark of the covenant of the LORD to its place in the inner sanctuary of the temple, the Most Holy Place, beneath the wings of the cherubim. King James Bible And the priests brought in the ark of the covenant of the LORD unto his place, to the oracle of the house, into the most holy place, even under the wings of the cherubims: New King James Version Then the priests brought in the ark of the covenant of the LORD to its place, into the inner sanctuary of the temple, to the Most Holy Place, under the wings of the cherubim. New American Standard Bible Then the priests brought the ark of the covenant of the LORD to its place, into the inner sanctuary of the house, to the Most Holy Place, under the wings of the cherubim. NASB 1995 Then the priests brought the ark of the covenant of the LORD to its place, into the inner sanctuary of the house, to the holy of holies, under the wings of the cherubim. NASB 1977 Then the priests brought the ark of the covenant of the LORD to its place, into the inner sanctuary of the house, to the holy of holies, under the wings of the cherubim. Legacy Standard Bible Then the priests brought the ark of the covenant of Yahweh to its place, into the inner sanctuary of the house, to the Holy of Holies, under the wings of the cherubim. Amplified Bible Then the priests brought the ark of the covenant of the LORD to its place, to the inner sanctuary of the house, into the Holy of Holies, under the wings of the cherubim; Christian Standard Bible The priests brought the ark of the LORD’s covenant to its place, into the inner sanctuary of the temple, to the most holy place, beneath the wings of the cherubim. Holman Christian Standard Bible The priests brought the ark of the LORD’s covenant to its place, into the inner sanctuary of the temple, to the most holy place, beneath the wings of the cherubim. American Standard Version And the priests brought in the ark of the covenant of Jehovah unto its place, into the oracle of the house, to the most holy place, even under the wings of the cherubim. Contemporary English Version The priests carried the chest into the most holy place and put it under the winged creatures, English Revised Version And the priests brought in the ark of the covenant of the LORD unto its place, into the oracle of the house, to the most holy place, even under the wings of the cherubim. GOD'S WORD® Translation The priests brought the ark of the LORD's promise to its place in the inner room of the temple (the most holy place) under the wings of the angels. Good News Translation Then the priests carried the Covenant Box of the LORD into the Temple and put it in the Most Holy Place, beneath the winged creatures. International Standard Version The priests transported the Ark of the Covenant of the LORD to the place created for it within the inner sanctuary of the Temple, into the Most Holy Place under the wings of the cherubim. Majority Standard Bible Then the priests brought the ark of the covenant of the LORD to its place in the inner sanctuary of the temple, the Most Holy Place, beneath the wings of the cherubim. NET Bible 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 cherubs. New Heart English Bible The priests brought in the ark of the covenant of the LORD to its place, into the inner sanctuary of the house, to the most holy place, under the wings of the cherubim. Webster's Bible Translation And the priests brought in the ark of the covenant of the LORD to its place, to the oracle of the house, into the most holy place, even under the wings of the cherubim: World English Bible The priests brought in the ark of Yahweh’s covenant to its place, into the inner sanctuary of the house, to the most holy place, even under the wings of the cherubim. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd the priests bring in the Ark of the Covenant of YHWH to its place, to the oracle of the house, to the Holy of Holies, to the place of the wings of the cherubim; Young's Literal Translation And the priests bring in the ark of the covenant of Jehovah unto its place, unto the oracle of the house, unto the holy of holies, unto the place of the wings of the cherubs; Smith's Literal Translation And the priests will bring in the ark of the covenant of Jehovah to its place to the oracle of the house, to the holy of holies, under the wings of the cherubim. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd the priests brought in the ark of the covenant of the Lord into its place, that is, to the oracle of the temple, into the holy of holies under the wings of the cherubims: Catholic Public Domain Version And the priests brought in the ark of the covenant of the Lord to its place, that is, to the oracle of the temple, in the Holy of Holies, under the wings of the cherubim, New American Bible The priests brought the ark of the covenant of the LORD to its place: the inner sanctuary of the house, the holy of holies, beneath the wings of the cherubim. New Revised Standard Version Then the priests brought the ark of the covenant of the LORD to its place, in the inner sanctuary of the house, in the most holy place, underneath the wings of the cherubim. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThen the priests brought in the ark of the covenant of the LORD, and put it in its place, into the most holy place under the wings of the cherubim: Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And the Priests brought the Ark of LORD JEHOVAH and placed the ark in its place in the house of the Holy of Holies under the wings of the Cherubim. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And the priests brought in the ark of the covenant of the LORD unto its place, into the Sanctuary of the house, to the most holy place, even under the wings of the cherubim. Brenton Septuagint Translation And the priests brought in the ark of the covenant of the Lord into its place, into the oracle of the house, even into the holy of holies, under the wings of the cherubs. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Ark Enters the Temple…6There, before the ark, King Solomon and the whole congregation of Israel who had assembled with him sacrificed so many sheep and oxen that they could not be counted or numbered. 7Then the priests brought the ark of the covenant of the LORD to its place in the inner sanctuary of the temple, the Most Holy Place, beneath the wings of the cherubim. 8For the cherubim spread their wings over the place of the ark and overshadowed the ark and its poles.… Cross References 1 Kings 8:6 Then the priests brought the ark of the covenant of the LORD to its place in the inner sanctuary of the temple, the Most Holy Place, beneath the wings of the cherubim. Exodus 25:21-22 Set the mercy seat atop the ark and put the Testimony that I will give you into the ark. / And I will meet with you there above the mercy seat, between the two cherubim that are over the ark of the Testimony; I will speak with you about all that I command you regarding the Israelites. Hebrews 9:4-5 containing the golden altar of incense and the gold-covered ark of the covenant. Inside the ark were the gold jar of manna, Aaron’s staff that had budded, and the stone tablets of the covenant. / Above the ark were the cherubim of glory, overshadowing the mercy seat. But we cannot discuss these things in detail now. 1 Samuel 4:4 So the people sent men to Shiloh, and they brought back the ark of the covenant of the LORD of Hosts, who sits enthroned between the cherubim. And the two sons of Eli, Hophni and Phinehas, were there with the ark of the covenant of God. 1 Kings 6:19 Solomon also prepared the inner sanctuary within the temple to set the ark of the covenant of the LORD there. Exodus 40:20-21 Moses took the Testimony and placed it in the ark, attaching the poles to the ark; and he set the mercy seat atop the ark. / Then he brought the ark into the tabernacle, put up the veil for the screen, and shielded off the ark of the Testimony, just as the LORD had commanded him. Numbers 7:89 When Moses entered the Tent of Meeting to speak with the LORD, he heard the voice speaking to him from between the two cherubim above the mercy seat on the ark of the Testimony. Thus the LORD spoke to him. 1 Kings 8:10-11 And when the priests came out of the Holy Place, the cloud filled the house of the LORD / so that the priests could not stand there to minister because of the cloud. For the glory of the LORD filled the house of the LORD. Leviticus 16:2 And the LORD said to Moses: “Tell your brother Aaron not to enter freely into the Most Holy Place behind the veil in front of the mercy seat on the ark, or else he will die, because I appear in the cloud above the mercy seat. 1 Samuel 6:19 But God struck down some of the people of Beth-shemesh because they looked inside the ark of the LORD. He struck down seventy men, and the people mourned because the LORD had struck them with a great slaughter. 1 Kings 8:3-4 When all the elders of Israel had arrived, the priests took up the ark, / and they brought up the ark of the LORD and the Tent of Meeting with all its sacred furnishings. So the priests and Levites carried them up. 1 Chronicles 15:15 And the Levites carried the ark of God on their shoulders with the poles, as Moses had commanded in accordance with the word of the LORD. 1 Chronicles 28:2 Then King David rose to his feet and said, “Listen to me, my brothers and my people. It was in my heart to build a house as a resting place for the ark of the covenant of the LORD and as a footstool for our God. I had made preparations to build it, 1 Chronicles 13:9-10 When they came to the threshing floor of Chidon, Uzzah reached out and took hold of the ark, because the oxen had stumbled. / And the anger of the LORD burned against Uzzah, and He struck him down because he had put his hand on the ark. So he died there before God. 1 Chronicles 15:2 Then David said, “No one but the Levites may carry the ark of God, because the LORD has chosen them to carry the ark of the LORD and to minister before Him forever.” Treasury of Scripture And the priests brought in the ark of the covenant of the LORD to his place, to the oracle of the house, into the most holy place, even under the wings of the cherubim: the priests Psalm 132:8 Arise, O LORD, into thy rest; thou, and the ark of thy strength. to the oracles 2 Chronicles 4:20 Moreover the candlesticks with their lamps, that they should burn after the manner before the oracle, of pure gold; Exodus 37:6-9 And he made the mercy seat of pure gold: two cubits and a half was the length thereof, and one cubit and a half the breadth thereof… 1 Kings 6:23-28 And within the oracle he made two cherubims of olive tree, each ten cubits high… Jump to Previous Agreement Ark Beneath Cherubim Cherubs Covenant Holies Holy House Inner Lord's Oracle Priests Room Sanctuary Temple Underneath Winged WingsJump to Next Agreement Ark Beneath Cherubim Cherubs Covenant Holies Holy House Inner Lord's Oracle Priests Room Sanctuary Temple Underneath Winged Wings2 Chronicles 5 1. The dedicated treasures2. The solemn induction of the ark into the oracle 11. God being praised, gives a visible sign of his favor Then the priests brought the ark of the covenant of the LORD The priests, who were descendants of Levi, had the sacred duty of handling the Ark, a task that underscored the holiness and reverence required in worship. The Ark of the Covenant was a sacred chest that contained the tablets of the Law, Aaron's rod, and a pot of manna, symbolizing God's covenant with Israel. It represented God's presence and His promises to His people. The Ark's journey from the tabernacle to the temple marks a significant transition in Israel's worship, from a mobile sanctuary to a permanent dwelling place for God's presence. to its place in the inner sanctuary of the temple the Most Holy Place beneath the wings of the cherubim Persons / Places / Events 1. The PriestsThe Levitical priests were responsible for carrying out the sacred duties in the temple, including the transportation and placement of the Ark of the Covenant. 2. The Ark of the Covenant A sacred chest that held the tablets of the Law, representing God's covenant with Israel and His presence among His people. 3. The Inner Sanctuary (Most Holy Place) The innermost part of the temple, also known as the Holy of Holies, where the Ark was placed. It symbolized the dwelling place of God. 4. The House (Temple) Refers to Solomon's Temple, a central place of worship for Israel, signifying God's presence and glory. 5. The Cherubim Angelic beings whose wings overshadowed the Ark, symbolizing divine protection and the majesty of God's presence. Teaching Points Reverence for God's PresenceThe careful placement of the Ark in the Most Holy Place underscores the reverence due to God's presence. As believers, we are called to approach God with awe and respect. Symbolism of the Ark The Ark represents God's covenant and faithfulness. In our lives, we should remember and rely on God's promises, trusting in His unchanging nature. Role of the Priests The priests' role in transporting the Ark highlights the importance of faithful service. We are called to serve God and others with dedication and integrity. Significance of the Temple The temple as a dwelling place for God points to the New Testament teaching that believers are now the temple of the Holy Spirit. We should live lives that honor God's presence within us. Divine Protection The cherubim's wings over the Ark symbolize God's protection. We can find comfort in knowing that God watches over and protects His people.Verse 7. - The wings of the cherubim (see 2 Chronicles 3:10). Their situation was by the west wall of the oracle (1 Kings 6:16). Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Then the priestsהַ֠כֹּהֲנִים (hak·kō·hă·nîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 3548: Priest brought וַיָּבִ֣יאוּ (way·yā·ḇî·’ū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go the ark אֲר֨וֹן (’ă·rō·wn) Noun - common singular construct Strong's 727: A chest, ark of the covenant בְּרִית־ (bə·rîṯ-) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 1285: A covenant of the LORD יְהוָ֧ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to its place מְקוֹמ֛וֹ (mə·qō·w·mōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 4725: A standing, a spot, a condition in אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to the inner sanctuary דְּבִ֥יר (də·ḇîr) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1687: Perhaps (a place of) speaking (the innermost room of Solomon's temple) of the temple, הַבַּ֖יִת (hab·ba·yiṯ) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1004: A house the Most Holy Place, קֹ֣דֶשׁ (qō·ḏeš) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 6944: A sacred place, thing, sanctity beneath תַּ֖חַת (ta·ḥaṯ) Preposition Strong's 8478: The bottom, below, in lieu of the wings כַּנְפֵ֥י (kan·p̄ê) Noun - feminine plural construct Strong's 3671: An edge, extremity, a wing, a flap, a quarter, a pinnacle of the cherubim. הַכְּרוּבִֽים׃ (hak·kə·rū·ḇîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 3742: Probably an order of angelic beings Links 2 Chronicles 5:7 NIV2 Chronicles 5:7 NLT 2 Chronicles 5:7 ESV 2 Chronicles 5:7 NASB 2 Chronicles 5:7 KJV 2 Chronicles 5:7 BibleApps.com 2 Chronicles 5:7 Biblia Paralela 2 Chronicles 5:7 Chinese Bible 2 Chronicles 5:7 French Bible 2 Chronicles 5:7 Catholic Bible OT History: 2 Chronicles 5:7 The priests brought in the ark (2 Chron. 2Ch iiCh ii ch 2 chr 2chr) |
    |