Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 1 Kings 8:7
For the cherubims spread forth [their] two wings over the place of the ark, and the cherubims covered the ark and the staves thereof above.
7. covered the ark and the staves thereof above ] The ark appears to have been placed lengthwise, (the length was two cubits and a half,) beneath the wings of the cherubim. Thus the staves also would lie along in the rings and so be overshadowed by the wings.
Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges
For the cherubim spread forth [their] two wings over the place of the ark,…. The most holy place where the ark stood, even from wall to wall:
and the cherubim covered the ark, and the staves thereof above; so that neither could be seen.
Fuente: John Gill’s Exposition of the Entire Bible
1Ki 8:7 For the cherubims spread forth [their] two wings over the place of the ark, and the cherubims covered the ark and the staves thereof above.
Ver. 7. And the cherubims covered the ark ] Which had the law within it, and the mercy seat upon it: to set forth Christ’s covering the curses of the law, in whom is the ground of all mercy: which things the angels desire to pry into, as into the pattern of God’s deep wisdom.
Fuente: John Trapp’s Complete Commentary (Old and New Testaments)
Reciprocal: Exo 25:18 – two cherubims of gold Exo 25:20 – cherubims shall Num 4:6 – the staves 2Sa 6:2 – dwelleth 2Ch 5:7 – to the oracle Isa 6:2 – wings Heb 9:5 – over