2 Chronicles 3:13 asv — The wings of these cherubim spread themselves forth twenty cubits: and they stood on their feet, and their faces were t…

American Standard Version

"The wings of these cherubim spread themselves forth twenty cubits: and they stood on their feet, and their faces were toward the house. "

— 2 Chronicles 3:13, American Standard Version

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2 Chronicles 3 — Context

10

And in the most holy house he made two cherubim of image work; and they overlaid them with gold.

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And the wings of the cherubim were twenty cubits long: the 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 the 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.

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The wings of these cherubim spread themselves forth twenty cubits: and they stood on their feet, and their faces were toward the house.

14

And he made the veil of blue, and purple, and crimson, and fine linen, and wrought cherubim thereon.

15

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

16

And he made chains in the oracle, and put them on the tops of the pillars; and he made a hundred pomegranates, and put them on the chains.

2 Chronicles 3:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Chronicles 3:13 say?
2 Chronicles 3:13 in the American Standard Version reads: “The wings of these cherubim spread themselves forth twenty cubits: and they stood on their feet, and their faces were toward the house. ”
Where is 2 Chronicles 3:13 in the Bible?
2 Chronicles 3:13 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Chronicles, chapter 3, verse 13.
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 3:13.
What translation should I read 2 Chronicles 3:13 in?
2 Chronicles 3:13 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 3:13?
2 Chronicles 3:13 reads (ASV): “The wings of these cherubim spread themselves forth twenty cubits: and they stood on their feet, and their faces were toward the house. ” 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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