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1 Kings 7

1 Kings 7:34

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

Modern
Each stand had four handles, one for each corner, projecting from the stand.
Traditional
And there were four undersetters to the four corners of one base: and the undersetters were of the very base itself.
Literal
And were four supports at the four corners of the one cart, its supports were of the cart itself.
Latin
Nam et humeruli illi quatuor per singulos angulos basis unius, ex ipsa basi fusiles et conjuncti erant.

Original

Hebrew
English
Each stand had four handles, one for each corner, projecting from the stand.

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 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 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