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1 Kings 7

1 Kings 7:28

The Ten Bronze Stands · 1 Kings 7:27–37
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Translations

Modern
This was the design of the stands: They had side panels attached to uprights,
Traditional
And the work of the bases was on this manner: they had borders, and the borders were between the ledges:
Literal
And this was the design of the carts: Panels were unto them, and the panels between frames.
Latin
Et ipsum opus basium, interrasile erat: et sculpturæ inter juncturas.

Original

Hebrew
English
This was the design of the stands: They had side panels attached to uprights,

Notes

1 Kings 7:27–39

The ten bronze water carts each held a basin for washing burnt offerings (2 Chronicles 4:6). Five were on each side of the temple. They had wheels, so they could be moved when needed.

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

Glossary

Bronze Sea Capital Kings, Books of First and Second Minerals and Metals Porch Temple

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 Temple: Solomon's: Pattern and Building of Temple: Solomon's: The Bronze Sea