1 Kings 7:43

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

Modern
…the ten stands; the ten basins on the stands;
Traditional
And the ten bases, and ten lavers on the bases;
Literal
…and the ten carts; and the ten basins on the carts;
Latin
Et bases decem, et luteres decem super bases.

Original

Hebrew
English
…the ten stands; the ten basins on the stands;

Notes

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).

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 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 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 Ten Lavers