2 Chronicles 3:8-10
New Living Translation
8 He made the Most Holy Place 30 feet wide, corresponding to the width of the Temple, and 30 feet deep. He overlaid its interior with 23 tons[a] of fine gold. 9 The gold nails that were used weighed 20 ounces[b] each. He also overlaid the walls of the upper rooms with gold.
10 He made two figures shaped like cherubim, overlaid them with gold, and placed them in the Most Holy Place.
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2 Chronicles 3:8-10
New International Version
8 He built the Most Holy Place,(A) its length corresponding to the width of the temple—twenty cubits long and twenty cubits wide. He overlaid the inside with six hundred talents[a] of fine gold. 9 The gold nails(B) weighed fifty shekels.[b] He also overlaid the upper parts with gold.
10 For the Most Holy Place he made a pair(C) of sculptured cherubim and overlaid them with gold.
Footnotes
- 2 Chronicles 3:8 That is, about 23 tons or about 21 metric tons
- 2 Chronicles 3:9 That is, about 1 1/4 pounds or about 575 grams
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