18. — cherubims] These were winged figures: and the circumstance of their being placed in the Holy of Holses, (a type of the highest heaven, Heb. ix. 24,) makes it probable that they represent the angels which stand before God continually, Matt. xviii. 10, ready to do God's will, Heb. i. 14. Bp. Kidder. It is uncertain of what shape they were. Bp. Patrick, Dr. Wells. The Jewish doctors have always represented the cherubim • between the two cherubims which are upon the ark of the testimony, of all things which I will give thee in commandment unto the children of Israel. 29. — the dishes — spoons — covers — bowls] It is thought that in the "dishes" the shewbread was placed. The "spoons," vials or cups, as some translate, used in conveying the incense. The "covers," with which the leaves and the incense were covered. The "bowls," for the wine used in the sacrifices. Bp. Patrick, Dr. Wells. "To cover withal," the most probable meaning is, that the above-mentioned utensils were to cover or furnish out the table. Bp. Kidder.