1 Kings 6:28

²⁷And he placed the cherubim inside the innermost room of the temple. Since their wings were spread out, the wing of the first cherub touched one wall, while the wing of the second cherub touched the other wall, and in the middle of the room their wingtips touched.²⁸He also overlaid the cherubim with gold.

Summary

In this verse, we see the intricate craftsmanship and attention to detail that went into building the temple of the Lord. The skilled workers carved cherubim, palm trees, and open flowers into the walls and doors, overlaying them with gold. This description highlights the reverence and honor given to the house of God, reflecting the Israelites' desire to create a magnificent dwelling place for the Lord. The beauty and splendor of the temple symbolize the importance of worship and the sacredness of God's presence among His people.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

The two doors also were of olive tree,.... The two leaves of the door, as before observed, repeated for the sake of the ornament of them, as follows: and he carved upon them carvings of cherubims, and palm trees, and open flowers; as upon the walls, Kg1 6:29; and overlaid them with gold; the two doors: and spread gold upon the cherubims, and upon the palm trees; thin plates of gold.