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1 Kings 7

1 Kings 7:37

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

Modern
In this way he made the ten stands, each with the same casting, dimensions, and shape.
Traditional
After this manner he made the ten bases: all of them had one casting, one measure, and one size.
Literal
Thus he made the ten carts; one casting, one measure, one shape was for all of them.
Latin
In hunc modum fecit decem bases, fusura una, et mensura, sculpturaque consimili.

Original

Hebrew
English
In this way he made the ten stands, each with the same casting, dimensions, and shape.

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