²¹ Solomon covered the inside of the temple with pure gold, and he extended gold chains across the front of the inner sanctuary, which was overlaid with gold.

²² So he overlaid the whole interior with gold. He also overlaid with gold the altar that belonged to the inner sanctuary.

⁷ He overlaid the ceiling beams, doorframes, walls and doors of the temple with gold, and he carved cherubim^(A) on the walls.