2 Chronicles 3:11

11 The total length of the cherubim's wings from tip to tip was 30 feet. One wing of the first cherub was seven and a half feet long. Its tip touched the temple wall. The other wing was also seven and a half feet long. Its tip touched the wing tip of the other cherub.

2 Chronicles 3:11 Meaning and Commentary

2 Chronicles 3:11

(See Gill on 2 Chronicles 3:1).

2 Chronicles 3:11 In-Context

9 He also covered the upper parts with gold. The gold on the nails weighed 20 ounces.

10 For the Most Holy Room, Solomon made a pair of carved cherubim. He covered them with gold.

11 The total length of the cherubim's wings from tip to tip was 30 feet. One wing of the first cherub was seven and a half feet long. Its tip touched the temple wall. The other wing was also seven and a half feet long. Its tip touched the wing tip of the other cherub.

12 In the same way one wing of the second cherub was seven and a half feet long. Its tip touched the other temple wall. The other wing was also seven and a half feet long. Its tip touched the wing tip of the first cherub.

13 So the total length of the wings of the two cherubim was 30 feet from tip to tip. The cherubim stood facing the main hall.