1 Chronicles 28:18
1 Chronicles 28:18 in Multiple Translations
the weight of the refined gold for the altar of incense; and the plans for the chariot of the gold cherubim that spread their wings and overshadowed the ark of the covenant of the LORD.
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.
and for the altar of incense refined gold by weight; and gold for the pattern of the chariot, even the cherubim, that spread out their wings, and covered the ark of the covenant of Jehovah.
And the best gold for the altar of perfumes; and gold for the design of the carriage, for the winged ones whose wings were outstretched covering the ark of the Lord's agreement.
the weight of the refined gold for the altar of incense; and lastly plans for a golden chariot of cherubim that spread their wings, covering the Ark of the Lord's Agreement.
And for the altar of incense, pure golde by weight, and golde for the paterne of the charet of the Cherubs that spread themselues, and couered the Arke of the couenant of the Lord:
and for the altar of perfume refined gold by weight, and for the pattern of the chariot of the cherubs of gold — spreading and covering over the ark of the covenant of Jehovah.
and for the altar of incense, refined gold by weight; and gold for the plans for the chariot, and the cherubim that spread out and cover the ark of the LORD’s covenant.
And for the altar of incense refined gold by weight; and gold for the pattern of the chariot of the cherubim, that spread out their wings , and covered the ark of the covenant of the LORD.
And for the altar of incense, he gave the purest gold: and to make the likeness of the chariot of the cherubims spreading their wings, and covering the ark of the covenant of the Lord.
and how much pure gold to make the altar for burning incense. He also gave to Solomon his plans for making the golden statues of winged creatures that would be above the Sacred Chest of Yahweh, like a chariot for him.
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1 Chronicles 28:18 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וּ/לְ/מִזְבַּ֧ח
הַ/קְּטֹ֛רֶת
זָהָ֥ב
מְזֻקָּ֖ק
בַּ/מִּשְׁקָ֑ל
וּ/לְ/תַבְנִ֣ית
הַ/מֶּרְכָּבָ֗ה
הַ/כְּרֻבִ֤ים
זָהָב֙
לְ/פֹ֣רְשִׂ֔ים
וְ/סֹכְכִ֖ים
עַל
אֲר֥וֹן
בְּרִית
יְהוָֽה
וּ/לְ/מִזְבַּ֧ח
mizbêach
H4196
altar
Conj | Prep | N-ms
הַ/קְּטֹ֛רֶת
qᵉṭôreth
H7004
incense
Art | N-fs
זָהָ֥ב
zâhâb
H2091
gold
N-ms
מְזֻקָּ֖ק
zâqaq
H2212
to refine
V-Pual-Inf-c
בַּ/מִּשְׁקָ֑ל
mishqâl
H4948
weight
Prep | N-ms
וּ/לְ/תַבְנִ֣ית
tabnîyth
H8403
pattern
Conj | Prep | N-fs
הַ/מֶּרְכָּבָ֗ה
merkâbâh
H4818
chariot
Art | N-fs
הַ/כְּרֻבִ֤ים
kᵉrûwb
H3742
cherub
Art | N-mp
זָהָב֙
zâhâb
H2091
gold
N-ms
לְ/פֹ֣רְשִׂ֔ים
pâras
H6566
to spread
Prep | V-Qal
וְ/סֹכְכִ֖ים
çâkak
H5526
to fence
Conj | V-Qal
עַל
ʻal
H5921
upon
Prep
אֲר֥וֹן
ʼârôwn
H727
ark
N-cs
בְּרִית
bᵉrîyth
H1285
covenant
N-fs
יְהוָֽה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Chronicles 28:18
וּ/לְ/מִזְבַּ֧ח
mizbêach
H4196
"altar"
Conj | Prep | N-ms
An altar is a place of sacrifice, where offerings are made to God, as seen in the Bible's description of the tabernacle and temple. It was a central part of Israel's worship. The altar played a key role in the priestly rituals.
Definition: altar
Usage: Occurs in 338 OT verses. KJV: altar. See also: Genesis 8:20; Leviticus 7:2; 1 Kings 2:28.
הַ/קְּטֹ֛רֶת
qᵉṭôreth
H7004
"incense"
Art | N-fs
Incense refers to a sweet smoke from burning sacrifices, used in worship and perfume. It symbolizes a pleasing aroma to God, found in Leviticus and other books.
Definition: 1) incense, smoke, odour of (burning) sacrifice 1a) sweet smoke of sacrifice 1b) incense 1c) perfume
Usage: Occurs in 58 OT verses. KJV: (sweet) incense, perfume. See also: Exodus 25:6; Numbers 7:50; Psalms 66:15.
זָהָ֥ב
zâhâb
H2091
"gold"
N-ms
Gold is a valuable metal, also used to describe something yellow or brilliant, like oil or a clear sky. It is often mentioned in the Bible as a precious resource.
Definition: 1) gold 1a) as precious metal 1b) as a measure of weight 1c) of brilliance, splendour (fig.) Aramaic equivalent: de.hav (דְּהַב "gold" H1722)
Usage: Occurs in 336 OT verses. KJV: gold(-en), fair weather. See also: Genesis 2:11; Numbers 7:26; 1 Chronicles 28:17.
מְזֻקָּ֖ק
zâqaq
H2212
"to refine"
V-Pual-Inf-c
This word means to refine or purify something, like metal or water, by removing impurities, as described in the book of Proverbs where wisdom is refined like silver. The KJV translates it as 'refine' or 'purify'.
Definition: 1) to purify, distil, strain, refine 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to purify, distil, strain 1a2) to refine 1b) (Piel) to purge, refine 1c) (Pual) to refine, purify
Usage: Occurs in 7 OT verses. KJV: fine, pour down, purge, purify, refine. See also: 1 Chronicles 28:18; Job 36:27; Psalms 12:7.
בַּ/מִּשְׁקָ֑ל
mishqâl
H4948
"weight"
Prep | N-ms
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means weight or heaviness, often referring to a full weight, like in trade or commerce, as seen in Genesis. It represents a standard unit of measurement.
Definition: heaviness, weight
Usage: Occurs in 42 OT verses. KJV: (full) weight. See also: Genesis 24:22; 1 Kings 7:47; Jeremiah 52:20.
וּ/לְ/תַבְנִ֣ית
tabnîyth
H8403
"pattern"
Conj | Prep | N-fs
This Hebrew word means a pattern or model, like a blueprint for building something. It appears in Exodus 25:40, describing the pattern for the tabernacle. The idea is to follow a specific design or plan.
Definition: 1) pattern, plan, form, construction, figure 1a) construction, structure 1a1) meaning uncertain 1b) pattern 1c) figure, image (of idols)
Usage: Occurs in 17 OT verses. KJV: figure, form, likeness, pattern, similitude. See also: Exodus 25:9; 1 Chronicles 28:12; Psalms 106:20.
הַ/מֶּרְכָּבָ֗ה
merkâbâh
H4818
"chariot"
Art | N-fs
This word is also used for a chariot, a vehicle used for transportation or warfare in ancient times. It is similar to H4817 and appears in stories about the prophet Ezekiel's visions, like in Ezekiel 1:15. The word is usually translated as 'chariot' in English Bibles.
Definition: chariot
Usage: Occurs in 41 OT verses. KJV: chariot. See also H1024 (בֵּית הַמַּרְכָּבוֹת). See also: Genesis 41:43; 1 Chronicles 28:18; Isaiah 2:7.
הַ/כְּרֻבִ֤ים
kᵉrûwb
H3742
"cherub"
Art | N-mp
A cherub is an angelic being in the Bible, often depicted as guarding important places like Eden or God's throne. They're also shown as images on the Ark of the Covenant. The KJV translates this word as cherub or cherubims.
Definition: 1) cherub, cherubim (pl) 1a) an angelic being 1a1) as guardians of Eden 1a2) as flanking God's throne 1a3) as an image form hovering over the Ark of the Covenant 1a4) as the chariot of Jehovah (fig.)
Usage: Occurs in 66 OT verses. KJV: cherub, (plural) cherubims. See also: Genesis 3:24; 2 Chronicles 3:10; Psalms 18:11.
זָהָב֙
zâhâb
H2091
"gold"
N-ms
Gold is a valuable metal, also used to describe something yellow or brilliant, like oil or a clear sky. It is often mentioned in the Bible as a precious resource.
Definition: 1) gold 1a) as precious metal 1b) as a measure of weight 1c) of brilliance, splendour (fig.) Aramaic equivalent: de.hav (דְּהַב "gold" H1722)
Usage: Occurs in 336 OT verses. KJV: gold(-en), fair weather. See also: Genesis 2:11; Numbers 7:26; 1 Chronicles 28:17.
לְ/פֹ֣רְשִׂ֔ים
pâras
H6566
"to spread"
Prep | V-Qal
This word means to spread or break something apart, like scattering or stretching out. It is used to describe physical and figurative actions in the Bible.
Definition: 1) to spread, spread out, stretch, break in pieces 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to spread out, display 1a2) to spread over 1b) (Niphal) to be scattered, be spread out 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to spread out 1c1) to scatter
Usage: Occurs in 66 OT verses. KJV: break, chop in pieces, lay open, scatter, spread (abroad, forth, selves, out), stretch (forth, out). See also: Exodus 9:29; Psalms 44:21; Psalms 68:15.
וְ/סֹכְכִ֖ים
çâkak
H5526
"to fence"
Conj | V-Qal
To weave means to entwine or fence in, implying protection, as seen in the Bible where it means to cover or defend something.
Definition: (Qal) to hedge, fence about, shut in
Usage: Occurs in 24 OT verses. KJV: cover, defence, defend, hedge in, join together, set, shut up. See also: Exodus 25:20; Job 40:22; Psalms 5:12.
עַל
ʻal
H5921
"upon"
Prep
This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.
Definition: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative)
Usage: Occurs in 4493 OT verses. KJV: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, [idiom] as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, [idiom] both and, by (reason of), [idiom] had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-) on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, [idiom] with. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 24:13; Genesis 41:33.
אֲר֥וֹן
ʼârôwn
H727
"ark"
N-cs
The Hebrew word for a box or chest, like the Ark of the Covenant in Exodus 25:10-22. It can also mean a money chest or a coffin. In the Bible, it appears in stories about the Israelites and their sacred objects.
Definition: 1) chest, ark 1a) money chest 1b) Ark of the Covenant 2)(TWOT) coffin
Usage: Occurs in 174 OT verses. KJV: ark, chest, coffin. See also: Genesis 50:26; 1 Samuel 6:15; Psalms 132:8.
בְּרִית
bᵉrîyth
H1285
"covenant"
N-fs
A covenant is a promise or agreement between people or between God and people, like a treaty or alliance. It is first mentioned in the Bible in Genesis, where God makes a covenant with Abraham. This concept is central to the Bible.
Definition: 1) covenant, alliance, pledge 1a) between men 1a1) treaty, alliance, league (man to man) 1a2) constitution, ordinance (monarch to subjects) 1a3) agreement, pledge (man to man) 1a4) alliance (of friendship) 1a5) alliance (of marriage) 1b) between God and man 1b1) alliance (of friendship) 1b2) covenant (divine ordinance with signs or pledges) 2) (phrases) 2a) covenant making 2b) covenant keeping 2c) covenant violation
Usage: Occurs in 264 OT verses. KJV: confederacy, (con-) feder(-ate), covenant, league. See also: Genesis 6:18; Judges 20:27; Psalms 25:10.
יְהוָֽה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
Study Notes — 1 Chronicles 28:18
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Context — The Plans for the Temple
16the weight of gold for each table of showbread, and of silver for the silver tables;
17the weight of the pure gold for the forks, sprinkling bowls, and pitchers; the weight of each gold dish; the weight of each silver bowl;
18the weight of the refined gold for the altar of incense; and the plans for the chariot of the gold cherubim that spread their wings and overshadowed the ark of the covenant of the LORD.
19“All this,” said David, “all the details of this plan, the LORD has made clear to me in writing by His hand upon me.” 20David also said to Solomon his son, “Be strong and courageous, and do it. Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the LORD God, my God, is with you. He will neither fail you nor forsake you before all the work for the service of the house of the LORD is finished.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Exodus 25:18–22 | Make two cherubim of hammered gold at the ends of the mercy seat, one cherub on one end and one on the other, all made from one piece of gold. 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. |
| 2 | Exodus 30:1–10 | “You are also to make an altar of acacia wood for the burning of incense. It is to be square, a cubit long, a cubit wide, and two cubits high. Its horns must be of one piece. Overlay with pure gold the top and all the sides and horns, and make a molding of gold around it. And make two gold rings below the molding on opposite sides to hold the poles used to carry it. Make the poles of acacia wood and overlay them with gold. Place the altar in front of the veil that is before the ark of the Testimony —before the mercy seat that is over the Testimony—where I will meet with you. And Aaron is to burn fragrant incense on it every morning when he tends the lamps. When Aaron sets up the lamps at twilight, he must burn the incense perpetually before the LORD for the generations to come. On this altar you must not offer unauthorized incense or a burnt offering or grain offering; nor are you to pour a drink offering on it. Once a year Aaron shall make atonement on the horns of the altar. Throughout your generations he shall make atonement on it annually with the blood of the sin offering of atonement. The altar is most holy to the LORD.” |
| 3 | Psalms 80:1 | Hear us, O Shepherd of Israel, who leads Joseph like a flock; You who sit enthroned between the cherubim, shine forth |
| 4 | Psalms 99:1 | The LORD reigns; let the nations tremble! He is enthroned above the cherubim; let the earth quake! |
| 5 | 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. |
| 6 | Ezekiel 1:15–24 | When I looked at the living creatures, I saw a wheel on the ground beside each creature with its four faces. The workmanship of the wheels looked like the gleam of beryl, and all four had the same likeness. Their workmanship looked like a wheel within a wheel. As they moved, they went in any of the four directions, without pivoting as they moved. Their rims were high and awesome, and all four rims were full of eyes all around. So as the living creatures moved, the wheels moved beside them, and when the creatures rose from the ground, the wheels also rose. Wherever the spirit would go, they would go, and the wheels would rise alongside them, because the spirit of the living creatures was in the wheels. When the creatures moved, the wheels moved; when the creatures stood still, the wheels stood still; and when the creatures rose from the ground, the wheels rose alongside them, because the spirit of the living creatures was in the wheels. Spread out above the heads of the living creatures was the likeness of an awesome expanse, gleaming like crystal. And under the expanse, their wings stretched out toward one another. Each one also had two wings covering its body. When the creatures moved, I heard the sound of their wings like the roar of many waters, like the voice of the Almighty, like the tumult of an army. When they stood still, they lowered their wings. |
| 7 | Psalms 68:17 | The chariots of God are tens of thousands— thousands of thousands are they; the Lord is in His sanctuary as He was at Sinai. |
| 8 | Psalms 18:10 | He mounted a cherub and flew; He soared on the wings of the wind. |
| 9 | 1 Kings 7:48 | Solomon also made all the furnishings for the house of the LORD: the golden altar; the golden table on which was placed the Bread of the Presence; |
| 10 | Ezekiel 10:2–22 | And the LORD said to the man clothed in linen, “Go inside the wheelwork beneath the cherubim. Fill your hands with burning coals from among the cherubim and scatter them over the city.” And as I watched, he went in. Now when the man went in, the cherubim were standing on the south side of the temple, and a cloud filled the inner court. Then the glory of the LORD rose from above the cherubim and stood over the threshold of the temple. The temple was filled with the cloud, and the court was filled with the brightness of the glory of the LORD. The sound of the wings of the cherubim could be heard as far as the outer court, like the voice of God Almighty when He speaks. When the LORD commanded the man clothed in linen, saying, “Take fire from within the wheelwork, from among the cherubim,” the man went in and stood beside a wheel. Then one of the cherubim reached out his hand and took some of the fire that was among them. And he put it into the hands of the man clothed in linen, who received it and went out. (The cherubim appeared to have the form of human hands under their wings.) Then I looked and saw four wheels beside the cherubim, one wheel beside each cherub. And the wheels gleamed like a beryl stone. As for their appearance, all four had the same form, like a wheel within a wheel. When they moved, they would go in any of the four directions, without turning as they moved. For wherever the head faced, the cherubim would go in that direction, without turning as they moved. Their entire bodies, including their backs, hands, and wings, were full of eyes all around, as were their four wheels. I heard the wheels being called “the whirling wheels.” Each of the cherubim had four faces: the first face was that of a cherub, the second that of a man, the third that of a lion, and the fourth that of an eagle. Then the cherubim rose upward. These were the living creatures I had seen by the River Kebar. When the cherubim moved, the wheels moved beside them, and even when they spread their wings to rise from the ground, the wheels did not veer away from their side. When the cherubim stood still, the wheels also stood still, and when they ascended, the wheels ascended with them, for the spirit of the living creatures was in the wheels. Then the glory of the LORD moved away from the threshold of the temple and stood above the cherubim. As I watched, the cherubim lifted their wings and rose up from the ground, with the wheels beside them as they went. And they stopped at the entrance of the east gate of the house of the LORD, with the glory of the God of Israel above them. These were the living creatures I had seen beneath the God of Israel by the River Kebar, and I knew that they were cherubim. Each had four faces and four wings, with what looked like human hands under their wings. Their faces looked like the faces I had seen by the River Kebar. Each creature went straight ahead. |
1 Chronicles 28:18 Summary
[This verse, 1 Chronicles 28:18, talks about the special altar where the priests would burn incense to God, and the beautiful gold creatures that protected the ark of the covenant. The altar of incense was a symbol of the people's prayers rising to God, as seen in Psalm 141:2. The gold cherubim represented God's presence and protection, as mentioned in Exodus 25:18-22. By including these details in the temple plans, David showed his desire to honor God and follow His instructions, as stated in 1 Chronicles 28:19.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the altar of incense in the Bible?
The altar of incense, as mentioned in 1 Chronicles 28:18, was a crucial part of the tabernacle and temple, where priests would offer incense to God, symbolizing the prayers of the people rising to Him, as seen in Psalm 141:2 and Revelation 8:3-4.
What are the gold cherubim that spread their wings and overshadowed the ark of the covenant?
The gold cherubim, as mentioned in 1 Chronicles 28:18, were heavenly creatures that guarded the ark of the covenant, symbolizing God's presence and protection, as also seen in Exodus 25:18-22 and Hebrews 9:5.
Why did David provide such detailed plans for the construction of the temple?
David provided detailed plans, as seen in 1 Chronicles 28:18-19, because he wanted to ensure that the temple was built according to God's specifications, and he had received these plans from God Himself, as stated in 1 Chronicles 28:19.
How does this verse relate to the overall theme of 1 Chronicles?
This verse, 1 Chronicles 28:18, is part of the larger narrative of 1 Chronicles, which focuses on the preparation for the construction of the temple and the transition of power from David to Solomon, as seen in 1 Chronicles 28:1-10 and 1 Chronicles 29:1-5.
Reflection Questions
- What does the image of the cherubim spreading their wings over the ark of the covenant reveal about God's nature and character?
- How does the attention to detail in the construction of the temple reflect the importance of worship and obedience to God?
- What can we learn from David's example of seeking God's guidance and plans for the temple, and how can we apply this to our own lives?
- In what ways can we, like the priests of old, offer our prayers and praises to God as a sweet incense, as mentioned in Psalm 141:2?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 28:18
And for the altar of incense refined gold by weight,.... This was also one hundred pounds weight in gold, with which it was to be overlaid (w): and gold for the pattern of the chariot of the
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 28:18
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. The chariot of the cherubim.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 28:18
Of the chariot of the cherubims, i.e. of the cherubims, which Solomon was to make, of which see , (for those which were fastened to the mercy-seat were made by Moses long before,) which he fitly compares to a chariot, because within them God is oft said to sit and to dwell, as 99:1; and sometimes he is said to ride upon a cherub, . And because a chariot is made to carry a person from place to place, this expression may be used to intimate that God was not so fixed to them by the building of his temple, but that he both could and would remove from them if they forsook him. And when they did so, God did make use of the chariot of his cherubims to convey himself away from them, as is noted, , &c. Covered the ark; not above it, for that was done by Moses’ s cherubims, but before it, to keep it from the eyes of the high priest when he entered into the most holy place, .
Trapp's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 28:18
1 Chronicles 28:18 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.Ver. 18. The chariot of the cherubims.] So called, because God sat between them, rode upon them; the angels - represented by those cherubims - are called the chariots of God; and the Hebrews have a saying, that such as saw God of old saw only Merehavah velo harocheb, the chariot in which God rode, but not the rider in it; some created image and glory testifying his presence they saw, but himself they saw not. It is a good note also that is given here by some expositors - viz., that by this chariot of the cherubims God gave his people to understand that his presence in the ark was not so fixed among them, but that he would leave them, and ride clean away from them, if they should thereunto provoke him by their sins. In the 9th, 10th, and llth chapters of Ezekiel, God maketh various moves: as first, From the cherubims in the oracle to the threshold; secondly, To the cherubims on the right side of the house; thirdly, To the east gate of the house and the first entrance into the temple; fourthly, To Mount Olivet, quite out of the city; - and then followed the fatal calamity of that state.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 28:18
Verse 18. The chariot of the cherubims] "And the figure of the chariot, like to the figure of the propitiatory, where are the figures of the golden cherubim, extending their wings and covering the ark of the covenant of the Lord." - T.
Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 28:18
18. the altar of incense] 2 Chronicles 26:16; Exodus 30:1-10. the chariot of the cherubims] R.V. the chariot, even the cherubim. Cp. Ezekiel 1:5-10; Ezekiel 1:15-17.
Barnes' Notes on 1 Chronicles 28:18
The chariot of the cherubims - The cherubim are themselves the chariot upon which Yahweh rides Psalms 18:10; Psalms 99:1.
Whedon's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 28:18
18. The chariot of the cherubim — The words chariot and cherubim are grammatically in apposition — the chariot, namely, the cherubim. The cherubim were themselves regarded as the chariot on which Jehovah rode. Psalms 18:10.
Sermons on 1 Chronicles 28:18
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(Genesis) Genesis 3:20-24 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the concept of covering in relation to man's relationship with God. He emphasizes that man must have an adequate covering to approach God and |
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The Doctrine of the Cherubim Opened and Explained. by John Gill | John Gill preaches on the doctrine of the cherubim, emphasizing their significance as emblems of gospel ministers. He explains that the cherubim, depicted in Ezekiel's vision, repr |
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(Exodus) Exodus 27:9-21 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the significance of light in the Bible and its connection to Christ. The speaker explains that while Jesus was on earth, he referred to himsel |
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(Exodus) Exodus 30:34-38 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the significance of the altar of incense in the tabernacle. The altar of incense represents prayer and worship, where believers offer their pr |
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(Exodus) Exodus 30:1-6 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the three articles of furniture in the main compartment of the tabernacle, which all represent worship. The lampstand and the table of showbre |
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(Exodus) Exodus 25:23-28 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the importance of settling the sin question before being able to worship God. He explains that in the tabernacle, there are two articles of f |
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The Altar of Incense by Chuck Smith | Chuck Smith emphasizes the significance of the altar of incense in the temple, representing the prayers of the saints as a sweet aroma to God. He explains how the incense symbolize |