1 Kings 6:23 net — In the inner sanctuary he made two cherubim of olive wood; each stood 15 feet high.

NET Bible

"In the inner sanctuary he made two cherubim of olive wood; each stood 15 feet high."

— 1 Kings 6:23, NET Bible

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1 Kings 6 — Context

20

The inner sanctuary was 30 feet long, 30 feet wide, and 30 feet high. He plated it with gold, as well as the cedar altar.

21

Solomon plated the inside of the temple with gold. He hung golden chains in front of the inner sanctuary and plated the inner sanctuary with gold.

22

He plated the entire inside of the temple with gold, as well as the altar inside the inner sanctuary.

23

In the inner sanctuary he made two cherubim of olive wood; each stood 15 feet high.

24

Each of the first cherub’s wings was seven and a half feet long; its entire wingspan was 15 feet.

25

The second cherub also had a wingspan of 15 feet; it was identical to the first in measurements and shape.

26

Each cherub stood 15 feet high.

1 Kings 6:23 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 1 Kings 6:23 say?
1 Kings 6:23 in the NET Bible reads: “In the inner sanctuary he made two cherubim of olive wood; each stood 15 feet high.”
Where is 1 Kings 6:23 in the Bible?
1 Kings 6:23 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Kings, chapter 6, verse 23.
Who wrote 1 Kings?
1 Kings is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Jeremiah). It was written c. 561–538 BC.
What is the book of 1 Kings about?
1 Kings tells of Solomon's wisdom and the building of the temple, then the painful division of the kingdom after his death. The northern kingdom plunges into idolatry under a series of wicked kings until the prophet Elijah is raised up to call Israel back to the LORD.
What are the major themes of 1 Kings?
1 Kings explores themes including Wisdom, Temple, Divided Kingdom, Idolatry, Prophecy. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Kings 6:23.
What translation should I read 1 Kings 6:23 in?
1 Kings 6:23 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Kings 6:23?
1 Kings 6:23 reads (NET): “In the inner sanctuary he made two cherubim of olive wood; each stood 15 feet high.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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