And he made two cherubim of gold. He made them of hammered work on the two ends of the mercy seat, one cherub on the one end, and one cherub on the other end. Of one piece with the mercy seat he made the cherubim on its two ends.
#exodus 37:7-8 #vayakhel

In some way, the cherubim who act as gatekeepers of God's throne room are integral to the working of atonement and covenants with God. Exactly how, I have no real idea.