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1 Kings 7

1 Kings 7:22

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

Modern
And the tops of the pillars were shaped like lilies. So the work of the pillars was completed.
Traditional
And upon the top of the pillars was lily work: so was the work of the pillars finished.
Literal
And the tops of the pillars were the work of lilies. And the work of the pillars was finished.
Latin
Et super capita columnarum opus in modum lilii posuit: perfectumque est opus columnarum.

Original

Hebrew
English
And the tops of the pillars were shaped like lilies. So the work of the pillars was completed.

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 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 Temple: Solomon's: Pattern and Building of Temple: Solomon's: Pillars of the First Temple: The Porch of Pillars of, with Their Chapiters Described