1 Kings 6:27
And he set the cherubims within the inner house: and they stretched forth the wings of the cherubims, so that the wing of the one touched the one wall, and the wing of the other cherub touched the other wall; and their wings touched one another in the midst of the house.
Cross-reference
1 Kings 8:6
Historical context
In 1 Kings 8:6, the ark is placed under the wings of these cherubim, fulfilling their purpose as the throne of God's presence.
Exodus 25:20
Parallel
Exodus 25:20 describes the ark’s cherubim with wings spread upward; the temple cherubim echo that design on a larger scale.
Exodus 37:9
Parallel
Exodus 37:9 repeats the pattern of the ark’s cherubim with wings overshadowing the mercy seat, directly paralleling the temple cherubim.
2 Chronicles 3:11
Parallel
2 Chronicles 3:11 gives an identical account of the cherubim’s wings touching the walls and each other, confirming the temple description.
2 Chronicles 5:8
Parallel
2 Chronicles 5:8 shows the cherubim spreading their wings over the ark, the same action described in Kings when the temple is dedicated.