2 Chronicles 3:12 kjva — And one wing of the other cherub was five cubits, reaching to the wall of the house: and the other wing was five cubits…

King James Version with Apocrypha

"And one wing of the other cherub was five cubits, reaching to the wall of the house: and the other wing was five cubits also, joining to the wing of the other cherub."

— 2 Chronicles 3:12, King James Version with Apocrypha

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2 Chronicles 3 — Context

9

And the weight of the nails was fifty shekels of gold. And he overlaid the upper chambers with gold.

10

And in the most holy house he made two cherubims of image work, and overlaid them with gold.

11

And the wings of the cherubims were twenty cubits long: one wing of the one cherub was five cubits, reaching to the wall of the house: and the other wing was likewise five cubits, reaching to the wing of the other cherub.

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And one wing of the other cherub was five cubits, reaching to the wall of the house: and the other wing was five cubits also, joining to the wing of the other cherub.

13

The wings of these cherubims spread themselves forth twenty cubits: and they stood on their feet, and their faces were inward.

14

And he made the vail of blue, and purple, and crimson, and fine linen, and wrought cherubims thereon.

15

Also he made before the house two pillars of thirty and five cubits high, and the chapiter that was on the top of each of them was five cubits.

2 Chronicles 3:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Chronicles 3:12 say?
2 Chronicles 3:12 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “And one wing of the other cherub was five cubits, reaching to the wall of the house: and the other wing was five cubits also, joining to the wing of the other cherub.”
Where is 2 Chronicles 3:12 in the Bible?
2 Chronicles 3:12 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Chronicles, chapter 3, verse 12.
Who wrote 2 Chronicles?
2 Chronicles is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Ezra). It was written c. 450–425 BC.
What is the book of 2 Chronicles about?
2 Chronicles narrates Solomon's reign and the kings of Judah down to the exile, with particular emphasis on the temple and faithful worship. It ends with Cyrus's decree authorizing the return — a note of hope for a people just home from Babylon.
What are the major themes of 2 Chronicles?
2 Chronicles explores themes including Temple, Worship, Faithful Kings, Reform, Return. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Chronicles 3:12.
What translation should I read 2 Chronicles 3:12 in?
2 Chronicles 3:12 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 2 Chronicles 3:12?
2 Chronicles 3:12 reads (KJVA): “And one wing of the other cherub was five cubits, reaching to the wall of the house: and the other wing was five cubits also, joining to the wing of the other cherub.” 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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