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1 Kings 7

1 Kings 7:33

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

Modern
The wheels were made like chariot wheels; their axles, rims, spokes, and hubs were all of cast metal.
Traditional
And the work of the wheels was like the work of a chariot wheel: their axletrees, and their naves, and their felloes, and their spokes, were all molten.
Literal
And the workmanship of the wheels was like the workmanship of a wheel of a chariot. Their hubs, and their axles, and their spokes, and their rims were all of cast metal.
Latin
Tales autem rotæ erant quales solent in curru fieri: et axes earum, et radii, et canthi, et modioli, omnia fusilia.

Original

Hebrew
English
The wheels were made like chariot wheels; their axles, rims, spokes, and hubs were all of cast metal.

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 Cherub, Cherubim Kings, Books of First and Second Minerals and Metals Porch Temple

Topics

Art: Artisans, Skillful: Hiram Axletree: Part of a Wheeled Vehicle Brass: Articles Made of Altar, Vessels, and Other Articles of the Tabernacle and Temple Carving: Hiram Chapiter: Head of a Pillar Chariots: Wheels of, Described 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