Solomon began building the temple in the fourth year of his reign. It probably took the people those first few years to gather all the necessary materials and craft the decorative objects and utensils. All of the walls were overlaid in gold, and precious stones were added for extra sparkle, making it extraordinary; it must have been a sight to see. The Holy of Holies was a gigantic 30-foot square with the Ark of the Covenant and two standing cherubim with their wings spread, touching one another with a total wing span of 30 feet. The cherubim's heads faced the Ark as a reminder that they, too, worship God and should not be the objects of our worship. The images that came to mind likely don't compare to the temple's actual magnificence. Imagine how luxurious the new heaven and new earth will be when we reach our eternal life; our lives will not be ordinary, but instead spent in true luxury beside our Savior. And he garnished the house with precious stones for beauty: and the gold was gold of Parvaim. 2 Chronicles 3:6
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