Hebrews 9:5

Above the ark of the covenant, glorious cherubim overshadowed the atonement lid, which we cannot now talk about in detail.

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And over it the cherubims of glory shadowing the mercyseat; of which we cannot now speak particularly.

In Context

4It had a golden altar for incense. It also had the ark of the covenant, which was completely overlaid with gold. Inside it was a golden jar holding the manna, Aaron's rod that budded, and the tablets of the covenant.

6After these things were prepared, the priests always entered the outer room of the tabernacle to perform their services.

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Cross References

Exodus 37:6He made an atonement lid of pure gold. Its length was two and a half cubits, and its width was one and a half cubits.

Leviticus 16:13There he must put the incense on the fire before Yahweh so that the cloud from the incense may cover the atonement lid over the covenant decrees. He must do this so he will not die.

1 Samuel 4:4So the people sent men to Shiloh; from there they carried the ark of the covenant of Yahweh of hosts, who sits above the cherubim. The two sons of Eli, Hophni and Phinehas, were there with the ark of the covenant of God.

2 Kings 19:15Then Hezekiah prayed before Yahweh and said, “Yahweh of hosts, God of Israel, you who sit above the cherubim, you are God alone over all the kingdoms of the earth. You made the heavens and the earth.

Psalms 80:1Pay attention, Shepherd of Israel, 1 you who lead Joseph like a flock; 1 you who sit above the cherubim, shine on us! 1

Ephesians 3:10This plan was made known through the church so the rulers and authorities in the heavenly places would come to know the many-sided nature of the wisdom of God.

Matthew Henry on Hebrews 9:2-8

The Furniture of the Tabernacle. ( a. d. 62.) 1 Then verily the first covenant had also ordinances of divine service, and a worldly sanctuary. 2 For there was a tabernacle made; the first, wherein was the candlestick, and the table, and the showbread; which is called the sanctuary. 3 And after the second veil, the tabernacle which is called the Holiest of all; 4 Which had the golden censer, and the ark of the covenant overlaid round about with gold, wherein was the golden pot that had manna, and Aaron's rod that… Read the whole commentary →

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