2 Chronicles 5:8 web — For the cherubim spread forth their wings over the place of the ark, and the cherubim covered the ark and its poles abo…

World English Bible

"For the cherubim spread forth their wings over the place of the ark, and the cherubim covered the ark and its poles above."

— 2 Chronicles 5:8, World English Bible

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2 Chronicles 5 — Context

5

and they brought up the ark, and the Tent of Meeting, and all the holy vessels that were in the Tent; these did the priests the Levites bring up.

6

King Solomon and all the congregation of Israel, that were assembled to him, were before the ark, sacrificing sheep and cattle, that could not be counted nor numbered for multitude.

7

The priests brought in the ark of the covenant of Yahweh to its place, into the oracle of the house, to the most holy place, even under the wings of the cherubim.

8

For the cherubim spread forth their wings over the place of the ark, and the cherubim covered the ark and its poles above.

9

The poles were so long that the ends of the poles were seen from the ark before the oracle; but they were not seen outside: and there it is to this day.

10

There was nothing in the ark except the two tables which Moses put [there] at Horeb, when Yahweh made a covenant with the children of Israel, when they came out of Egypt.

11

It happened, when the priests were come out of the holy place, (for all the priests who were present had sanctified themselves, and did not keep their divisions;

2 Chronicles 5:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 2 Chronicles 5:8 say?
2 Chronicles 5:8 in the World English Bible reads: “For the cherubim spread forth their wings over the place of the ark, and the cherubim covered the ark and its poles above.”
Where is 2 Chronicles 5:8 in the Bible?
2 Chronicles 5:8 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Chronicles, chapter 5, verse 8.
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 5:8.
What translation should I read 2 Chronicles 5:8 in?
2 Chronicles 5:8 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 5:8?
2 Chronicles 5:8 reads (WEB): “For the cherubim spread forth their wings over the place of the ark, and the cherubim covered the ark and its poles above.” 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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