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. Berean Literal Bible And the priests brought in the ark of the covenant of YHWH to its place, into the inner sanctuary of the house, to the Holy of Holies, to 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; Berean Annotated Bible Then the priests brought the ark of the covenant of the LORD {YHWH} to its place in the inner sanctuary of the temple, the Most Holy Place (the Holy of Holies), beneath 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. 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: Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThen 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. 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; Berean Literal Bible And the priests brought in the ark of the covenant of YHWH to its place, into the inner sanctuary of the house, to the Holy of Holies, to beneath 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 Then the priests brought the ark of the covenant of the LORD 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 15:25-28 So David, the elders of Israel, and the commanders of thousands went with rejoicing to bring the ark of the covenant of the LORD from the house of Obed-edom. / And because God helped the Levites who were carrying the ark of the covenant of the LORD, they sacrificed seven bulls and seven rams. / Now David was dressed in a robe of fine linen, as were all the Levites who were carrying the ark, as well as the singers and Chenaniah, the director of music for the singers. David also wore a linen ephod. … 2 Samuel 6:12-15 Now it was reported to King David, “The LORD has blessed the house of Obed-edom and all that belongs to him, because of the ark of God.” So David went and had the ark of God brought up from the house of Obed-edom into the City of David with rejoicing. / When those carrying the ark of the LORD had advanced six paces, he sacrificed an ox and a fattened calf. / And David, wearing a linen ephod, danced with all his might before the LORD, … to its place in the inner sanctuary of the temple, 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. 1 Kings 6:19 Solomon also prepared the inner sanctuary within the temple to set the ark of the covenant of the LORD there. Hebrews 9:3 Behind the second curtain was a room called the Most Holy Place, the Most Holy Place, 1 Kings 6:16 He partitioned off the twenty cubits at the rear of the temple with cedar boards from floor to ceiling to form within the temple an inner sanctuary, the Most Holy Place. 2 Chronicles 3:8 Then he made the Most Holy Place; its length corresponded to the width of the temple—twenty cubits long and twenty cubits wide. And he overlaid the inside with six hundred talents of fine gold. Exodus 26:33-34 And hang the veil from the clasps and place the ark of the Testimony behind the veil. So the veil will separate the Holy Place from the Most Holy Place. / Put the mercy seat on the ark of the Testimony in the Most Holy Place. beneath the wings of the cherubim. 1 Kings 8:7 For the cherubim spread their wings over the place of the ark and overshadowed the ark and its poles. 2 Chronicles 3:10-13 In the Most Holy Place he made two cherubim of sculptured work, and he overlaid them with gold. / The total wingspan of the cherubim was twenty cubits. One wing of the first cherub was five cubits long and touched the wall of the temple, and its other wing was five cubits long and touched the wing of the other cherub. / The wing of the second cherub also measured five cubits and touched the wall of the temple, while its other wing measured five cubits and touched the wing of the first cherub. … Exodus 25:20-22 And the cherubim are to have wings that spread upward, overshadowing the mercy seat. The cherubim are to face each other, looking toward the mercy seat. / 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. 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. 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. 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. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 2 Chronicles 5:7?2. How does 2 Chronicles 5:7 demonstrate the importance of God's presence among us? 3. What role did the ark play in Israel's worship according to 2 Chronicles 5:7? 4. How can we prioritize God's presence in our lives today? 5. How does 2 Chronicles 5:7 connect to God's covenant with Israel? 6. What steps can we take to honor God's presence in our daily activities? 7. What is the significance of the Ark of the Covenant in 2 Chronicles 5:7? 8. How does 2 Chronicles 5:7 reflect God's presence among His people? 9. Why did the priests carry the Ark into the inner sanctuary in 2 Chronicles 5:7? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Chronicles 5? 11. Why does God prohibit David from building the temple in 2 Samuel 7 yet allow Solomon to do so, raising questions of consistency in divine commands? 12. Solomon built a facility containing how many baths? Two thousand (1 Kings 7:26) Over three thousand (2 Chronicles 4:5) 13. 2 Chronicles 5:10 - Why does this verse say only the tablets were in the Ark when Hebrews 9:4 mentions additional items, creating a seeming contradiction? 14. Psalm 99:5 calls for worship at God's footstool; if this footstool is literal, why is there no archaeological record or clear location for it? What Does 2 Chronicles 5:7 Mean Then the priests brought the ark• Worship leadership was entrusted to those set apart for holiness (Numbers 4:15; Joshua 3:3). • Moving the ark was never casual; when David attempted it on a cart, judgment fell (2 Samuel 6:6-7). • The priests’ obedience here shows reverence and reminds us that true worship still demands holy living (1 Peter 2:9). of the covenant of the LORD • The ark held “the tablets of the covenant” (Hebrews 9:4), a tangible sign that God keeps His word. • Each mention of “covenant” recalls Exodus 19:5-6, where God pledged to make Israel His treasured possession. • By carrying the covenant object, the priests declare: – God’s promises are unbreakable (Psalm 105:8-10). – Israel’s identity is rooted in relationship, not location or armies. to its place • Solomon had prepared this spot years earlier (1 Kings 6:19); now promise meets fulfillment. • “Its place” was not chosen by committee but revealed by God (Deuteronomy 12:5). • Worship flourishes when we put God’s things where He says they belong—first in our hearts, then in our schedules (Matthew 6:33). in the inner sanctuary of the temple • The inner sanctuary (“debir”) replaced the movable tent’s Holy of Holies (Exodus 26:33). • A permanent structure signaled settled rest in the land, answering God’s pledge in 2 Samuel 7:10-13. • The shift from tent to temple pictures maturity: God’s people move from wandering to rootedness (Psalm 132:13-14). the Most Holy Place • Only once a year could the high priest enter here with blood for atonement (Leviticus 16:2, 34). • That extreme restriction underscores the purity of God and the seriousness of sin (Habakkuk 1:13). • Christ later entered the “greater and more perfect tabernacle” with His own blood (Hebrews 9:11-12), opening access for all who believe (Hebrews 10:19-22). beneath the wings of the cherubim • Massive gold-plated cherubim (1 Kings 6:27-28) mirrored the ones God showed Moses (Exodus 25:20). • Their outstretched wings formed a throne canopy, proclaiming that the LORD “is enthroned between the cherubim” (Psalm 99:1). • Visually, the ark sits under heavenly guardians, reminding worshipers that earth’s center of faith is covered by heaven’s power (2 Kings 19:15). summary 2 Chronicles 5:7 records the climactic moment when God’s covenant chest is reverently set in the exact spot He ordained—under cherubim wings inside the temple’s Most Holy Place. Every phrase spotlights obedience, covenant faithfulness, and God’s unmatched holiness. The scene announces that the Lord now dwells among His people in a permanent house, paving the way for the fuller dwelling that Christ secures in every believing heart. 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) |
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