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1 Kings 7

1 Kings 7:42

Completion of the Bronze Works · 1 Kings 7:40–47
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Translations

Modern
…the four hundred pomegranates for the two sets of network (two rows of pomegranates for each network covering both the bowl-shaped capitals atop the pillars);
Traditional
And four hundred pomegranates for the two networks, even two rows of pomegranates for one network, to cover the two bowls of the chapiters that were upon the pillars;
Literal
…and four hundred pomegranates for the two networks, two rows of pomegranates for one network, to cover the two bowl-shaped capitals that were on top of the pillars;
Latin
Et malogranata quadringenta in duobus retiaculis: duos versus malogranatorum in retiaculis singulis, ad operiendos funiculos capitellorum qui erant super capita columnarum.

Original

Hebrew
English
…the four hundred pomegranates for the two sets of network (two rows of pomegranates for each network covering both the bowl-shaped capitals atop the pillars);

Notes

1 Kings 7:40–45

Huram was very skilled at making items of different sizes and complexities. He also created the bronze altar for the inner court, which was used for burnt offerings (2 Chronicles 4:1).

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 4:11–18

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 Pomegranate: Carved on the Pillars of the Temple Temple: Solomon's: Pattern and Building of Temple: Solomon's: The Ten Lavers