Keraia
1 Kings 7

1 Kings 7:44

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

Modern
…the Sea; the twelve oxen underneath the Sea;
Traditional
And one sea, and twelve oxen under the sea;
Literal
…and the one Sea; and the twelve oxen under the Sea;
Latin
Et mare unum, et boves duodecim subter mare.

Original

Hebrew
English
…the Sea; the twelve oxen underneath the Sea;

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 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 Bronze Sea Temple: Solomon's: The Ten Lavers