SIL Translator’s Notes on 1 Kings 6:23

6:23a In the inner sanctuary he made two cherubim, out of olive wood,

For the inner room, Solomon made a pair of ⌊heavenly beings,⌋ cherubs.
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Solomon ⌊had his workmen⌋ carve two statues of winged holy creatures. They were to be placed in the most holy place.

6:23b each ten cubits high,

They were ten cubits high
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The two statues were both five meters tall/high.

6:23c out of olive wood.

and made from olive wood.
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They were made from the wood of olive trees.

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