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1 Kings 7

1 Kings 7:19

The Pillars and Capitals · 1 Kings 7:13–22
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Translations

Modern
And the capitals atop the pillars in the portico were shaped like lilies, four cubits high.
Traditional
And the chapiters that were upon the top of the pillars were of lily work in the porch, four cubits.
Literal
And the capitals that were on top of the pillars were in the shape of lilies in the hall, four cubits.
Latin
Capitella autem quæ erant super capita columnarum, quasi opere lilii fabricata erant in porticu quatuor cubitorum.

Original

Hebrew
English
And the capitals atop the pillars in the portico were shaped like lilies, four cubits high.

Notes

1 Kings 7:15–22

The two bronze pillars were likely free-standing because the narrator mentions them here instead of during the earlier discussion of the temple structure (1 Kings 6:3–6).

1 Kings 6:1–8:66

The construction of the Temple and palace complex, along with the temple's dedication celebration, are key events in the 1 Kings account of Solomon's time. The temple, built to honor God, was Israel's most important building. Therefore, the writer of 1 Kings documented its construction details thoroughly.

Theme notes and profiles

Solomon Ancient Law Codes Solomon’s Wisdom

Events

Measurements

  • four cubits high: About 6 ft (1.8 m)

Parallels

2 Chronicles 3:14–17

Glossary

Capital Jachin and Boaz Kings, Books of First and Second Lily-Work Minerals and Metals Porch Temple Water Lily

Topics

Art: Artisans, Skillful: Hiram Brass: Articles Made of Altar, Vessels, and Other Articles of the Tabernacle and Temple Carving: Hiram Chapiter: Head of a Pillar Hiram: An Artificer Sent by King Hiram to Execute the Artistic Work of the Interior of the Temple Lily: The Principal Capitals of the Temple Ornamented with Carvings of Master Workman: Hiram Mechanic: Hiram Pillar of Solomon's Temple Pillars: Two, Placed in the Temple Porch Temple: Solomon's: Pattern and Building of Temple: Solomon's: Pillars of the First Temple: The Porch of Pillars of, with Their Chapiters Described