1 Kings 7:36

Translations

Modern

He engraved cherubim, lions, and palm trees on the surfaces of the supports and panels, wherever each had space, with wreaths all around.

Traditional

For on the plates of the ledges thereof, and on the borders thereof, he graved cherubims, lions, and palm trees, according to the proportion of every one, and additions round about.

Literal

And he engraved on the plates of its hands and on its rims cherubim, lions, and palm trees, according to the void space of each, with wreaths all around.

Latin

Sculpsit quoque in tabulatis illis quæ erant ex ære, et in angulis, cherubim, et leones, et palmas, quasi in similitudinem hominis stantis, ut non cælata, sed apposita per circuitum viderentur.

Original

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English

He engraved cherubim, lions, and palm trees on the surfaces of the supports and panels, wherever each had space, with wreaths all around.

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

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1 Kings 7:29
…and on the panels between the uprights were lions, oxen, and cherubim. On the uprights was a pedestal above, and below the lions and oxen were wreaths of beveled work.
Ezekiel 40:31
Its portico faced the outer court, and its side pillars were decorated with palm trees. Eight steps led up to it.
1 Kings 6:32
The double doors were made of olive wood, and he carved into them cherubim, palm trees, and open flowers and overlaid the cherubim and palm trees with hammered gold.
Ezekiel 41:18–20
…were alternating carved cherubim and palm trees. Each cherub had two faces:
1 Kings 6:29
Then he carved the walls all around the temple, in both the inner and outer sanctuaries, with carved engravings of cherubim, palm trees, and open flowers.
Ezekiel 40:37
Its portico faced the outer court, and its side pillars were decorated with palm trees on each side. Eight steps led up to it.
Ezekiel 41:25–26
Cherubim and palm trees like those on the walls were carved on the doors of the outer sanctuary, and there was a wooden canopy outside, on the front of the portico.
1 Kings 6:35
He carved into them cherubim, palm trees, and open flowers, and he overlaid them with gold hammered evenly over the carvings.

Glossary

Bronze Sea Capital Cherub, Cherubim 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 Cherubim: Figures of On the Lavers Cherubim: Representations of, Made on The: Bases of Brazen Lavers Hiram: An Artificer Sent by King Hiram to Execute the Artistic Work of the Interior of the Temple Lion: The Bases in the Temple Ornamented by Mouldings of Master Workman: Hiram Mechanic: Hiram Temple: Solomon's: Pattern and Building of Temple: Solomon's: The Bronze Sea

1 Kings 7:36

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