1 Kings 6:28 nasb — He also overlaid the cherubim with gold.

NASB

"He also overlaid the cherubim with gold."

— 1 Kings 6:28, NASB

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1 Kings 6 — Context

25

The other cherub was ten cubits; both the cherubim were of the same measure and the same form.

26

The height of the one cherub was ten cubits, and so was the other cherub.

27

He placed the cherubim in the midst of the inner house, and the wings of the cherubim were spread out, so that the wing of the one was touching the one wall, and the wing of the other cherub was touching the other wall. So their wings were touching each other in the center of the house.

28

He also overlaid the cherubim with gold.

29

Then he carved all the walls of the house round about with carved engravings of cherubim, palm trees, and open flowers, inner and outer sanctuaries.

30

He overlaid the floor of the house with gold, inner and outer sanctuaries.

31

For the entrance of the inner sanctuary he made doors of olive wood, the lintel and five-sided doorposts.

1 Kings 6:28 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 1 Kings 6:28 say?
1 Kings 6:28 in the NASB reads: “He also overlaid the cherubim with gold.”
Where is 1 Kings 6:28 in the Bible?
1 Kings 6:28 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Kings, chapter 6, verse 28.
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 6:28.
What translation should I read 1 Kings 6:28 in?
1 Kings 6:28 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 6:28?
1 Kings 6:28 reads (NASB): “He also overlaid the cherubim with gold.” 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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