1Ch 28:18 | TNotes | STEP | 28:18 for the Lord ’s “chariot”—the gold cherubim: The cherubim were various images of composite creatures found in connection with thrones and palaces. Ancient kings sat on cherub thrones. In God’s throne room (the Most Holy Place of Israel’s sanctuary), cherubim atop the Ark of the Covenant served a similar function (see Exod 25:18-22 ; 2 Sam 6:2 ; Ps 99:1 ; cp. Ezek 10 ).

bExod 25:18-22►

c2 Sam 6:2►

dPs 99:1►

eEzek 10►

‏ 1 Chronicles 28:18

28:18 ^a for the Lord’s “chariot”—the gold cherubim: The cherubim were various images of composite creatures found in connection with thrones and palaces. Ancient kings sat on cherub thrones. In God’s throne room (the Most Holy Place of Israel’s sanctuary), cherubim atop the Ark of the Covenant served a similar function (see Exod 25:18-22 ^b; 2 Sam 6:2 ^c; Ps 99:1 ^d; cp. Ezek 10 ^e).