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He did the same for each capital.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/1_kings/7.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />He also encircled the latticework with two rows of pomegranates to decorate the capitals over the pillars.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_kings/7.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Likewise he made pomegranates in two rows around the one latticework to cover the capital that was on the top of the pillar, and he did the same with the other capital.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_kings/7.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Likewise, he made the pillars with two rows of pomegranates around each grating to cover each capital atop the pillars.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_kings/7.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And he made the pillars, and two rows round about upon the one network, to cover the chapiters that <i>were</i> upon the top, with pomegranates: and so did he for the other chapiter.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_kings/7.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />So he made the pillars, and two rows of pomegranates above the network all around to cover the capitals that <i>were</i> on top; and thus he did for the other capital.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_kings/7.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />So he made the pillars, and two rows around on the one lattice to cover the capitals which were on the top of the pomegranates; and so he did for the other capital.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_kings/7.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />So he made the pillars, and two rows around on the one network to cover the capitals which were on the top of the pomegranates; and so he did for the other capital.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_kings/7.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />So he made the pillars, and two rows around on the one network to cover the capitals which were on the top of the pomegranates; and so he did for the other capital.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_kings/7.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />So he made the pillars, and two rows around on the one network to cover the capitals which were on the top of the pomegranates; and so he did for the other capital.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_kings/7.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />So Hiram made the pillars [in this manner], and two rows around on the one network to cover the capitals which were on the top of the pomegranates; and he did the same for the other capital.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_kings/7.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />He made the pillars with two encircling rows of pomegranates on the one grating to cover the capital on top; he did the same for the second capital.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_kings/7.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />He made the pillars with two encircling rows of pomegranates on the one grating to cover the capital on top; he did the same for the second capital. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_kings/7.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />So he made the pillars; and there were two rows round about upon the one network, to cover the capitals that were upon the top of the pillars: and so did he for the other capital.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_kings/7.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />with two rows of designs that looked like pomegranates. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_kings/7.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />So he made the pillars; and there were two rows round about upon the one network, to cover the chapiters that were upon the top of the pillars: and so did he for the other chapiter.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_kings/7.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />After he made the pillars, he made two rows [of decorations] around the filigree to cover the capitals which were above the pillars. He made the capitals identical to each other. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_kings/7.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />and two rows of bronze pomegranates. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_kings/7.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />The pillars contained two rows of ornaments shaped like pomegranates around the latticework covering the top of each pillar. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_kings/7.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Likewise, he made the pillars with two rows of pomegranates around each grating to cover each capital atop the pillars.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_kings/7.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />When he made the pillars, there were two rows of pomegranate-shaped ornaments around the latticework covering the top of each pillar.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_kings/7.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />So he made the pomegranates, two rows around on the one network, to cover the capitals that were on the top of the pillars; and he did so for the other capital.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_kings/7.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And he made the pillars, and two rows around upon the one net-work, to cover the capitals that were upon the top, with pomegranates: and so he did for the other capital.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_kings/7.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />So he made the pillars; and there were two rows of pomegranates around the one network, to cover the capitals that were on the top of the pillars; and he did so for the other capital. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_kings/7.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And he makes the pillars, and two rows around on the one network, to cover the chapiters that [are] on the top, with the pomegranates, and so he has made for the second capital.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_kings/7.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And he maketh the pillars, and two rows round about on the one net-work, to cover the chapiters that are on the top, with the pomegranates, and so he hath made for the second chapiter.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_kings/7.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And he will make the pillars, and two rows round about upon the one net for covering the crowns which were upon the head, with pomegranates: and thus he made for the second crown.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_kings/7.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And he made the pillars, and two rows round about each network to cover the chapiters, that were upon the top, with pomegranates: and in like manner did he to the other chapiter. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_kings/7.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And he finished the columns with two rows all around each network, so that these covered the heads, which were at the top, with pomegranates. And he did in like manner to the second head.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_kings/7.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />He also cast pomegranates, two rows around each netting to cover the capital on top of the columns.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_kings/7.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />He made the columns with two rows around each latticework to cover the capitals that were above the pomegranates; he did the same with the other capital.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_kings/7.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And he made the pillars, and two rows of buds round about upon one network, to cover the capitals that were upon the top of the pillars; and he did so to the other pillar.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_kings/7.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And he made pillars and two rows as a circle on one lattice to cover the saplings that were on the top of the pillar and thus also for the other pillar.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_kings/7.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And he made the pillars; and there were two rows round about upon the one network, to cover the capitals that were upon the top of the pomegranates; and so did he for the other capital.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_kings/7.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And hanging work, two rows of brazen pomegranates, formed with net-work, hanging work, row upon row: and thus he framed <i>the ornaments</i> for the second chapiter.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_kings/7-18.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Xx9A0AxPaoQ?start=2468" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/1_kings/7.htm">The Work of Hiram</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">17</span>For the capitals on top of the pillars he made a network of lattice, with wreaths of chainwork, seven for each capital. <span class="reftext">18</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: way·ya·‘aś (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">Likewise, he made</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5982.htm" title="5982: hā·‘am·mū·ḏîm (Art:: N-mp) -- A pillar, column. Or ammud; from amad; a column; also a stand, i.e. Platform.">the pillars</a> <a href="/hebrew/8147.htm" title="8147: ū·šə·nê (Conj-w:: Number-mdc) -- Two (a card. number). Dual of sheniy; feminine shttayim; two; also twofold.">with two</a> <a href="/hebrew/2905.htm" title="2905: ṭū·rîm (N-mp) -- A row. From an unused root meaning to range in a regular manner; a row; hence, a wall.">rows</a> <a href="/hebrew/7416.htm" title="7416: hā·rim·mō·nîm (Art:: N-mp) -- A pomegranate. Or rimmon; from ramam; a pomegranate, the tree or the fruit.">of pomegranates</a> <a href="/hebrew/5439.htm" title="5439: sā·ḇîḇ (Adv) -- Circuit, round about. Or cbiybah; from cabab; a circle, neighbour, or environs; but chiefly around.">around</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications."></a> <a href="/hebrew/259.htm" title="259: hā·’e·ḥāṯ (Art:: Number-fs) -- One. A numeral from 'achad; properly, united, i.e. One; or first.">each</a> <a href="/hebrew/7639.htm" title="7639: haś·śə·ḇā·ḵāh (Art:: N-fs) -- Latticework, network. Feminine of sabak; a net-work, i.e a snare, a ballustrade; also a reticulated ornament to a pillar.">grating</a> <a href="/hebrew/3680.htm" title="3680: lə·ḵas·sō·wṯ (Prep-l:: V-Piel-Inf) -- To cover. A primitive root; properly, to plump, i.e. Fill up hollows; by implication, to cover.">to cover</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3805.htm" title="3805: hak·kō·ṯā·rōṯ (Art:: N-fp) -- Capital (of a pillar). Feminine active participle of kathar; the capital of a column.">each capital</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications."></a> <a href="/hebrew/7218.htm" title="7218: rōš (N-msc) -- Head. From an unused root apparently meaning to shake; the head, whether literal or figurative.">atop the pillars.</a> <a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: ‘ā·śāh (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3651.htm" title="3651: wə·ḵên (Conj-w:: Adv) -- So, thus. From kuwn; properly, set upright; hence just; but usually rightly or so."></a> <a href="/hebrew/8145.htm" title="8145: haš·šê·nîṯ (Art:: Number-ofs) -- Second (an ord. number). From shanah; properly, double, i.e. Second; also adverbially, again."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3805.htm" title="3805: lak·kō·ṯe·reṯ (Prep-l, Art:: N-fs) -- Capital (of a pillar). Feminine active participle of kathar; the capital of a column."></a> </span><span class="reftext">19</span>And the capitals atop the pillars in the portico were shaped like lilies, four cubits high.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/4-12.htm">2 Chronicles 4:12-13</a></span><br />the two pillars; the two bowl-shaped capitals atop the pillars; the two sets of network covering both bowls of the capitals atop the pillars; / 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);<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/25-31.htm">Exodus 25:31-36</a></span><br />Then you are to make a lampstand of pure, hammered gold. It shall be made of one piece, including its base and shaft, its cups, and its buds and petals. / Six branches are to extend from the sides of the lampstand—three on one side and three on the other. / There are to be three cups shaped like almond blossoms on the first branch, each with buds and petals, three on the next branch, and the same for all six branches that extend from the lampstand. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/37-17.htm">Exodus 37:17-22</a></span><br />Then he made the lampstand out of pure hammered gold, all of one piece: its base and shaft, its cups, and its buds and petals. / Six branches extended from the sides, three on one side and three on the other. / There were three cups shaped like almond blossoms on the first branch, each with buds and petals, three on the next branch, and the same for all six branches that extended from the lampstand. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/52-21.htm">Jeremiah 52:21-23</a></span><br />Each pillar was eighteen cubits tall and twelve cubits in circumference; each was hollow, four fingers thick. / The bronze capital atop one pillar was five cubits high, with a network of bronze pomegranates all around. The second pillar, with its pomegranates, was similar. / Each capital had ninety-six pomegranates on the sides, and a total of a hundred pomegranates were above the surrounding network.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/3-15.htm">2 Chronicles 3:15-17</a></span><br />In front of the temple he made two pillars, which together were thirty-five cubits high, each with a capital on top measuring five cubits. / He made interwoven chains and put them on top of the pillars. He made a hundred pomegranates and fastened them into the chainwork. / Then he set up the pillars in front of the temple, one on the south and one on the north. The pillar on the south he named Jachin, and the pillar on the north he named Boaz.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/zechariah/4-2.htm">Zechariah 4:2-3</a></span><br />“What do you see?” he asked. “I see a solid gold lampstand,” I replied, “with a bowl at the top and seven lamps on it, with seven spouts to the lamps. / There are also two olive trees beside it, one on the right side of the bowl and the other on its left.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/8-4.htm">Numbers 8:4</a></span><br />This is how the lampstand was constructed: it was made of hammered gold from its base to its blossoms, fashioned according to the pattern the LORD had shown Moses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/1-12.htm">Revelation 1:12-13</a></span><br />Then I turned to see the voice that was speaking with me. And having turned, I saw seven golden lampstands, / and among the lampstands was One like the Son of Man, dressed in a long robe, with a golden sash around His chest.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/11-4.htm">Revelation 11:4</a></span><br />These witnesses are the two olive trees and the two lampstands that stand before the Lord of the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/27-20.htm">Exodus 27:20-21</a></span><br />And you are to command the Israelites to bring you pure oil of pressed olives for the light, to keep the lamps burning continually. / In the Tent of Meeting, outside the veil that is in front of the Testimony, Aaron and his sons are to tend the lamps before the LORD from evening until morning. This is to be a permanent statute for the Israelites for the generations to come.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/6-18.htm">1 Kings 6:18</a></span><br />The cedar paneling inside the temple was carved with gourds and open flowers. Everything was cedar; not a stone could be seen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/6-29.htm">1 Kings 6:29</a></span><br />Then he carved the walls all around the temple, in both the inner and outer sanctuaries, with carved engravings of cherubim, palm trees, and open flowers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/6-32.htm">1 Kings 6:32</a></span><br />The double doors were made of olive wood, and he carved into them cherubim, palm trees, and open flowers and overlaid the cherubim and palm trees with hammered gold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/6-35.htm">1 Kings 6:35</a></span><br />He carved into them cherubim, palm trees, and open flowers, and he overlaid them with gold hammered evenly over the carvings.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/10-19.htm">1 Kings 10:19-20</a></span><br />The throne had six steps, and its back had a rounded top. There were armrests on both sides of the seat, with a lion standing beside each armrest. / Twelve lions stood on the six steps, one at either end of each step. Nothing like this had ever been made for any kingdom.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And he made the pillars, and two rows round about on the one network, to cover the capitals that were on the top, with pomegranates: and so did he for the other capital.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/28-14.htm">Exodus 28:14,22,24,25</a></b></br> And two chains <i>of</i> pure gold at the ends; <i>of</i> wreathen work shalt thou make them, and fasten the wreathen chains to the ouches… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/39-15.htm">Exodus 39:15-18</a></b></br> And they made upon the breastplate chains at the ends, <i>of</i> wreathen work <i>of</i> pure gold… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_kings/25-17.htm">2 Kings 25:17</a></b></br> The height of the one pillar <i>was</i> eighteen cubits, and the chapiter upon it <i>was</i> brass: and the height of the chapiter three cubits; and the wreathen work, and pomegranates upon the chapiter round about, all of brass: and like unto these had the second pillar with wreathen work.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/jeremiah/52-23.htm">Apples</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-17.htm">Capital</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-17.htm">Capitals</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-17.htm">Chapiter</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-17.htm">Chapiters</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-1.htm">Cover</a> <a href="/2_samuel/19-4.htm">Covering</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-17.htm">Crowns</a> <a href="/matthew/23-29.htm">Decorate</a> <a href="/revelation/4-3.htm">Encircling</a> <a href="/2_samuel/17-5.htm">Likewise</a> <a href="/1_kings/6-23.htm">Maketh</a> <a href="/2_samuel/13-33.htm">Namely</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-17.htm">Network</a> <a href="/exodus/38-4.htm">Net-Work</a> <a href="/2_samuel/1-24.htm">Ornaments</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-15.htm">Pillar</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-17.htm">Pillars</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/8-8.htm">Pomegranates</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-15.htm">Round</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-12.htm">Rows</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-17.htm">Top</a> <a href="/1_kings/6-33.htm">Way</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_kings/7-20.htm">Apples</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-20.htm">Capital</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-19.htm">Capitals</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-20.htm">Chapiter</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-19.htm">Chapiters</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-41.htm">Cover</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-41.htm">Covering</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-19.htm">Crowns</a> <a href="/jeremiah/10-4.htm">Decorate</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-24.htm">Encircling</a> <a href="/1_kings/8-41.htm">Likewise</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-23.htm">Maketh</a> <a href="/1_kings/13-23.htm">Namely</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-20.htm">Network</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-20.htm">Net-Work</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-30.htm">Ornaments</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-21.htm">Pillar</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-19.htm">Pillars</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-20.htm">Pomegranates</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-20.htm">Round</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-20.htm">Rows</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-19.htm">Top</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-28.htm">Way</a><div class="vheading2">1 Kings 7</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/7-1.htm">The building of Solomon's house</a></span><br><span class="reftext">2. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/7-2.htm">Of the house of Lebanon</a></span><br><span class="reftext">6. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/7-6.htm">Of the porch of pillars</a></span><br><span class="reftext">7. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/7-7.htm">Of the porch of judgment</a></span><br><span class="reftext">8. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/7-8.htm">Of the house for Pharaoh's daughter</a></span><br><span class="reftext">13. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/7-13.htm">Hiram's work of the two pillars,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">23. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/7-23.htm">Of the molten sea</a></span><br><span class="reftext">27. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/7-27.htm">Of the ten bases</a></span><br><span class="reftext">38. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/7-38.htm">Of the ten lavers</a></span><br><span class="reftext">40. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/7-40.htm">and all the vessels</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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These pillars, named Jachin and Boaz, stood at the entrance of the temple, symbolizing strength and stability. The use of pillars in ancient architecture often represented support and grandeur, reflecting the temple's significance as a place of worship and the dwelling of God's presence.<p><b>with two rows of pomegranates</b><br>Pomegranates were a common decorative motif in ancient Near Eastern art and architecture, symbolizing fertility, abundance, and blessing. In the context of the temple, they may also represent the fruitfulness of the land promised to Israel. The use of pomegranates in the temple's design connects to the high priest's robe, which was adorned with pomegranates and bells (<a href="/exodus/28-33.htm">Exodus 28:33-34</a>), signifying holiness and the priestly role in mediating between God and the people.<p><b>around each grating</b><br>The grating refers to the network or latticework that adorned the capitals of the pillars. This intricate design not only added to the aesthetic beauty of the temple but also demonstrated the craftsmanship and attention to detail that went into its construction. The grating may have served a practical purpose in supporting the decorative elements, while also symbolizing the interconnectedness of the temple's various parts, much like the unity of the body of Christ (<a href="/1_corinthians/12-12.htm">1 Corinthians 12:12-27</a>).<p><b>to cover each capital</b><br>The capitals were the crowning features of the pillars, often elaborately decorated to signify importance and authority. Covering the capitals with pomegranates and other designs highlighted the temple's sacredness and the glory of God. In biblical symbolism, the capital can be seen as representing the head or leadership, pointing to Christ as the head of the Church (<a href="/ephesians/5-23.htm">Ephesians 5:23</a>).<p><b>atop the pillars</b><br>The placement of the capitals atop the pillars signifies their role as the highest point of the structure, drawing the eye upward and directing attention to the heavens. This architectural feature serves as a reminder of the transcendence of God and the aspiration of the worshiper to reach towards the divine. The pillars, with their capitals, can be seen as a type of Christ, who is both the foundation and the pinnacle of our faith (<a href="/hebrews/12-2.htm">Hebrews 12:2</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/s/solomon.htm">Solomon</a></b><br>The king of Israel who commissioned the building of the temple and his palace. Known for his wisdom and wealth, Solomon's reign is marked by significant architectural achievements, including the construction of the temple in Jerusalem.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/h/hiram.htm">Hiram</a></b><br>A skilled craftsman from Tyre, often referred to as Hiram or Huram, who was brought in by Solomon to oversee the work on the temple. He was renowned for his expertise in bronze work.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/temple_of_solomon.htm">Temple of Solomon</a></b><br>The first temple built in Jerusalem, serving as the central place of worship for the Israelites. It was a symbol of God's presence among His people and a place for offering sacrifices.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/p/pomegranates.htm">Pomegranates</a></b><br>A fruit often used in biblical symbolism, representing fertility, abundance, and the law. In the context of the temple, they were decorative elements on the pillars.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/p/pillars.htm">Pillars (Jachin and Boaz)</a></b><br>Two bronze pillars at the entrance of the temple, named Jachin and Boaz. They were significant architectural features symbolizing strength and stability.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/s/symbolism_of_pomegranates.htm">Symbolism of Pomegranates</a></b><br>The pomegranates on the pillars symbolize abundance and the richness of God's blessings. They remind us of the fruitfulness that comes from living in obedience to God's commands.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/a/architectural_beauty_reflects_divine_glory.htm">Architectural Beauty Reflects Divine Glory</a></b><br>The intricate design of the temple, including the pillars, reflects the glory and majesty of God. Our places of worship should also reflect beauty and reverence for God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/strength_and_stability_in_faith.htm">Strength and Stability in Faith</a></b><br>The pillars, named Jachin (He will establish) and Boaz (In Him is strength), remind us of the stability and strength we find in our faith in God. We are called to be pillars of faith in our communities.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/a/attention_to_detail_in_worship.htm">Attention to Detail in Worship</a></b><br>The detailed craftsmanship of the temple elements teaches us the importance of giving our best in worship and service to God. Every detail matters in our devotion.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_kings_7.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Kings 7</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_foods_are_mentioned_in_the_bible.htm">What foods are mentioned in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_are_the_jachin_and_boaz_pillars.htm">What are the Jachin and Boaz pillars?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/can_exodus_39's_robes_be_historically_verified.htm">Exodus 39:22–26: Are there historical or archaeological records to confirm that such finely woven robes, bells, and pomegranates could have been produced by this group at that time? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/are_jachin_and_boaz_pillars_confirmed.htm">2 Chronicles 3:15-17 - Is there any credible external confirmation that the pillars Jachin and Boaz actually existed as they are described?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_kings/7.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 18.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">And he made the pillars</span> [There is evidently a confusion of the text here. Probably we should read, with some MSS. <span class="hebrew">הרמנים</span>, the <span class="accented">pomegranates</span> (so LXX.), instead of <span class="hebrew">העמודים</span>, or rather, we should <span class="accented">transpose</span> the two words, reading <span class="accented">pomegranates</span> where the Masoretic text has <span class="accented">pillars</span>, and <span class="accented">vice versa.</span> "The pomegranate was one of the commonest ornaments of Assyria.... It is doubtful whether a symbolical meaning was attached to it, or whether it was merely selected as a beautiful natural form" (Rawlinson). Wordsworth characteristically sees in its many ripe seeds, "an expressive emblem of <span class="accented">fruitfulness in good works."</span> According to Bahr, it is an image of the law or covenant of Jehovah, and the seeds represent the separate commands (Symbolik, 2:122, 123). In the tabernacle it was pourtrayed in works of divers colours on the hem of the robe of the ephod (<a href="/exodus/28-33.htm">Exodus 28:33, 34</a>; <a href="/exodus/39-24.htm">Exodus 39:24</a>). All the Scripture notices of this fruit prove its great abundance in Palestine (<a href="/numbers/13-23.htm">Numbers 13:23</a>; <a href="/joshua/15-32.htm">Joshua 15:32</a>; <a href="/joshua/21-25.htm">Joshua 21:25</a> ; - in the two last passages it appears as the name of a town - <a href="/songs/4-3.htm">Song of Solomon 4:3, 13</a>; <a href="/songs/8-2.htm">Song of Solomon 8:2</a>; <a href="/joel/1-12.htm">Joel 1:12</a>; <a href="/haggai/2-9.htm">Haggai 2:9</a>, etc.) It was also well known to the Egyptians (<a href="/numbers/20-5.htm">Numbers 20:5</a>)], <span class="cmt_word">and</span> [<span class="cmt_word">or</span> <span class="accented">even</span>] <span class="accented"><span class="cmt_word"></span>two</span> <span class="cmt_word">rows round about upon the one network</span> ["The relation between the two rows of pomegranates and the plaited work is not clearly defined, but it is generally and correctly assumed that one row ran round the pillars below the plaited work and the other above" (Keil). The pomegranates, one hundred in number in each row (<a href="/2_chronicles/3-16.htm">2 Chronicles 3:16</a>), four hundred in all (<a href="/2_chronicles/4-13.htm">2 Chronicles 4:13</a>; <a href="/jeremiah/52-23.htm">Jeremiah 52:23</a>), would thus form a double border to the chain work], <span class="cmt_word">to cover the chapiters that were upon the top, with pomegranates</span> [rather, <span class="accented">on the top of the pillars</span>, as the transposition mentioned above and the sense require]; <span class="cmt_word">and so did he for the other chapiter.</span> <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_kings/7-18.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Likewise, he made</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיַּ֖עַשׂ</span> <span class="translit">(way·ya·‘aś)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6213.htm">Strong's 6213: </a> </span><span class="str2">To do, make</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the pillars</span><br /><span class="heb">הָעַמּוּדִ֑ים</span> <span class="translit">(hā·‘am·mū·ḏîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5982.htm">Strong's 5982: </a> </span><span class="str2">A column, a stand, platform</span><br /><br /><span class="word">with two</span><br /><span class="heb">וּשְׁנֵי֩</span> <span class="translit">(ū·šə·nê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Number - mdc<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8147.htm">Strong's 8147: </a> </span><span class="str2">Two (a cardinal number)</span><br /><br /><span class="word">rows</span><br /><span class="heb">טוּרִ֨ים</span> <span class="translit">(ṭū·rîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2905.htm">Strong's 2905: </a> </span><span class="str2">A row, a wall</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of pomegranates</span><br /><span class="heb">הָֽרִמֹּנִ֔ים</span> <span class="translit">(hā·rim·mō·nîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7416.htm">Strong's 7416: </a> </span><span class="str2">A pomegranate, the tree, the fruit</span><br /><br /><span class="word">around</span><br /><span class="heb">סָבִ֜יב</span> <span class="translit">(sā·ḇîḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5439.htm">Strong's 5439: </a> </span><span class="str2">A circle, neighbour, environs, around</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[each]</span><br /><span class="heb">הָאֶחָ֗ת</span> <span class="translit">(hā·’e·ḥāṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Number - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_259.htm">Strong's 259: </a> </span><span class="str2">United, one, first</span><br /><br /><span class="word">grating</span><br /><span class="heb">הַשְּׂבָכָ֣ה</span> <span class="translit">(haś·śə·ḇā·ḵāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7639.htm">Strong's 7639: </a> </span><span class="str2">A net-work, a snare, a ballustrade, a reticulated ornament to a, pillar</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to cover</span><br /><span class="heb">לְכַסּ֤וֹת</span> <span class="translit">(lə·ḵas·sō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Verb - Piel - Infinitive construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3680.htm">Strong's 3680: </a> </span><span class="str2">To plump, fill up hollows, to cover</span><br /><br /><span class="word">each capital</span><br /><span class="heb">הַכֹּֽתָרֹת֙</span> <span class="translit">(hak·kō·ṯā·rōṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - feminine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3805.htm">Strong's 3805: </a> </span><span class="str2">The capital of a, column</span><br /><br /><span class="word">atop [the pillars].</span><br /><span class="heb">רֹ֣אשׁ</span> <span class="translit">(rōš)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7218.htm">Strong's 7218: </a> </span><span class="str2">The head</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_kings/7-18.htm">1 Kings 7:18 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_kings/7-18.htm">1 Kings 7:18 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_kings/7-18.htm">1 Kings 7:18 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_kings/7-18.htm">1 Kings 7:18 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_kings/7-18.htm">1 Kings 7:18 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_kings/7-18.htm">1 Kings 7:18 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_kings/7-18.htm">1 Kings 7:18 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_kings/7-18.htm">1 Kings 7:18 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_kings/7-18.htm">1 Kings 7:18 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_kings/7-18.htm">1 Kings 7:18 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_kings/7-18.htm">OT History: 1 Kings 7:18 So he made the pillars (1Ki iKi i Ki 1 Kg 1kg) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_kings/7-17.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Kings 7:17"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Kings 7:17" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_kings/7-19.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Kings 7:19"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Kings 7:19" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>