2 Chronicles 3:13 net — The combined wingspan of these cherubim was 30 feet. They stood upright, facing inward.

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"The combined wingspan of these cherubim was 30 feet. They stood upright, facing inward."

— 2 Chronicles 3:13, NET Bible

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2 Chronicles 3 — Context

10

In the most holy place he made two images of cherubim and plated them with gold.

11

The combined wing span of the cherubim was 30 feet. One of the first cherub’s wings was seven and one-half feet long and touched one wall of the temple; its other wing was also seven and one-half feet long and touched one of the second cherub’s wings.

12

Likewise one of the second cherub’s wings was seven and one-half feet long and touched the other wall of the temple; its other wing was also seven and one-half feet long and touched one of the first cherub’s wings.

13

The combined wingspan of these cherubim was 30 feet. They stood upright, facing inward.

14

He made the curtain out of blue, purple, crimson, and white fabrics, and embroidered on it decorative cherubim.

15

In front of the temple he made two pillars which had a combined length of 52½ feet, with each having a plated capital seven and one-half feet high.

16

He made ornamental chains and put them on top of the pillars. He also made one hundred pomegranate-shaped ornaments and arranged them within the chains.

2 Chronicles 3:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 2 Chronicles 3:13 say?
2 Chronicles 3:13 in the NET Bible reads: “The combined wingspan of these cherubim was 30 feet. They stood upright, facing inward.”
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 (NET): “The combined wingspan of these cherubim was 30 feet. They stood upright, facing inward.” 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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