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1 Kings 7

1 Kings 7:20

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

Modern
On the capitals of both pillars, just above the rounded projection next to the network, were the two hundred pomegranates in rows encircling each capital.
Traditional
And the chapiters upon the two pillars had pomegranates also above, over against the belly which was by the network: and the pomegranates were two hundred in rows round about upon the other chapiter.
Literal
And the capitals on the two pillars also above, from near the belly that was next to the network. And there were two hundred pomegranates in rows all around on the second capital.
Latin
Et rursum alia capitella in summitate columnarum desuper juxta mensuram columnæ contra retiacula: malogranatorum autem ducenti ordines erant in circuitu capitelli secundi.

Original

Hebrew
English
On the capitals of both pillars, just above the rounded projection next to the network, were the two hundred pomegranates in rows encircling each capital.

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

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 Master Workman: Hiram Mechanic: Hiram Pillar of Solomon's Temple Pillars: Two, Placed in the Temple Porch Pomegranate: Carved on the Pillars of the Temple Temple: Solomon's: Pattern and Building of Temple: Solomon's: Pillars of the First Temple: The Porch of Pillars of, with Their Chapiters Described