1 Kings 8:7

New International Version

The cherubim spread their wings over the place of the ark and overshadowed the ark and its carrying poles.

Cross References

1 Kings 6:27

He placed the cherubim inside the innermost room of the temple, with their wings spread out. The wing of one cherub touched one wall, while the wing of the other touched the other wall, and their wings touched each other in the middle of the room.

1 Kings 8:6

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.

1 Kings 8:8

These poles were so long that their ends could be seen from the Holy Place in front of the inner sanctuary, but not from outside the Holy Place; and they are still there today.

Exodus 25:20

The cherubim are to have their wings spread upward, overshadowing the cover with them. The cherubim are to face each other, looking toward the cover.

Isaiah 6:2

Above him were seraphim, each with six wings: With two wings they covered their faces, with two they covered their feet, and with two they were flying.

Numbers 4:6

Then they are to cover the curtain with a durable leather, spread a cloth of solid blue over that and put the poles in place.

Hebrews 9:5

Above the ark were the cherubim of the Glory, overshadowing the atonement cover. But we cannot discuss these things in detail now.