Deep within the Holy of Holies stood two cherubim, designed with striking precision and absolute uniformity. These figures were completely identical in both their measurements and their form. The wingspan of the second cherub matched the first exactly, stretching to ten cubits. Together, the four extended wings of the two cherubim spread out to fill the entire width of the inner sanctuary [מצודת דוד].
The primary approach among commentators is that this perfect equality extended far beyond just the length of their wings. The cherubim were identical in their overall body size and physical structure. Their forms were crafted with such exact precision that they appeared as though they had been cut and carved simultaneously from the very same mold, sharing one flawless, unified design [מצודת ציון, ביאור שטיינזלץ].