2Ch 3:10-13 | MHM | STEP | v. 10-13 : Two large cherubim (angelic figures) were placed in the most holy place, or the inner room of the temple (2 Chronicles 3:10-13 ). These cherubim were crafted by carving and overlaid with gold, designed to fill the space of the most holy place, which was twenty cubits wide. Each cherub’s wingspan was such that one wing touched the wall of the room, and the other wing touched the wing of the other cherub, making the combined wingspan twenty cubits overall. The cherubim stood on their feet, facing inward toward the ark, symbolizing their role as servants of God rather than objects of worship. Their large size and golden covering emphasized the importance and glory of this sacred space. This reminds us to worship God together with the angels, not the angels themselves (Hebrews 12:22 ).

‏ 2 Chronicles 3:10-13

v. 10-13: Two large cherubim (angelic figures) were placed in the most holy place, or the inner room of the temple (2 Chronicles 3:10-13 ^a). These cherubim were crafted by carving and overlaid with gold, designed to fill the space of the most holy place, which was twenty cubits wide. Each cherub’s wingspan was such that one wing touched the wall of the room, and the other wing touched the wing of the other cherub, making the combined wingspan twenty cubits overall. The cherubim stood on their feet, facing inward toward the ark, symbolizing their role as servants of God rather than objects of worship. Their large size and golden covering emphasized the importance and glory of this sacred space. This reminds us to worship God together with the angels, not the angels themselves (Hebrews 12:22 ^b).

v. 11–13: The wings of each cherub were five cubits long, so each pair together spanned twenty cubits—the exact width of the most holy place. One wing of each cherub touched the wall, and the other wing touched the wing of the other cherub. They stood upright, facing inward toward the ark, showing they were servants, not objects to be worshipped. This teaches us not to worship angels, but to worship with them, sharing in their reverence for God (2 Chronicles 3:11–13 ^c).

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