8:6 The priests brought the ark of the Lord’s covenant to its assigned 2 place in the inner sanctuary of the temple, in the most holy place, under the wings of the cherubs. 8:7 The cherubs’ wings extended over the place where the ark sat; the cherubs overshadowed the ark and its poles. 3
1 tn Heb “barley and straw for the horses and the steeds they brought to the place which was there, each according to his measure.”
2 tn The word “assigned” is supplied in the translation for clarification.
3 sn And its poles. These poles were used to carry the ark. See Exod 25:13-15.
4 tn Heb “fathers” (also in vv. 34, 40, 48, 53, 57, 58).
5 tn Heb “[There were] armrests on each side of the place of the seat, and two lions standing beside the armrests.”
6 tn Heb “I am unable to return with you or to go with you.”
7 tn Heb “eat food and drink water.”