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the two bowl-shaped capitals on top of the pillars; the two sets of network decorating the two bowl-shaped capitals on top of the pillars; <a href="/nlt/1_kings/7.htm">New Living Translation</a> the two pillars; the two bowl-shaped capitals on top of the pillars; the two networks of interwoven chains that decorated the capitals; <a href="/esv/1_kings/7.htm">English Standard Version</a> the two pillars, the two bowls of the capitals that were on the tops of the pillars, and the two latticeworks to cover the two bowls of the capitals that were on the tops of the pillars; <a href="/bsb/1_kings/7.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> 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; <a href="/kjv/1_kings/7.htm">King James Bible</a> The two pillars, and the two bowls of the chapiters that were on the top of the two pillars; and the two networks, to cover the two bowls of the chapiters which were upon the top of the pillars; <a href="/nkjv/1_kings/7.htm">New King James Version</a> the two pillars, the two bowl-shaped capitals that were on top of the two pillars; the two networks covering the two bowl-shaped capitals which were on top of the pillars; <a href="/nasb_/1_kings/7.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> the two pillars and the two bowls of the capitals which were on the top of the two pillars, and the two lattices to cover the two bowls of the capitals which were on the top of the pillars; <a href="/nasb/1_kings/7.htm">NASB 1995</a> the two pillars and the two bowls of the capitals which were on the top of the two pillars, and the two networks to cover the two bowls of the capitals which were on the top of the pillars; <a href="/nasb77/1_kings/7.htm">NASB 1977 </a> the two pillars and the two bowls of the capitals which were on the top of the two pillars, and the two networks to cover the two bowls of the capitals which were on the top of the pillars; <a href="/lsb/1_kings/7.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> the two pillars and the two bowls of the capitals which were on the top of the two pillars, and the two networks to cover the two bowls of the capitals which were on the top of the pillars, <a href="/amp/1_kings/7.htm">Amplified Bible</a> the two pillars and the [two] bowls of the capitals which were on the top of the two pillars, and the two networks to cover the two bowls of the capitals which were on top of the pillars; <a href="/csb/1_kings/7.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> two pillars; bowls for the capitals that were on top of the two pillars; the two gratings for covering both bowls of the capitals that were on top of the pillars; <a href="/hcsb/1_kings/7.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> two pillars; bowls for the capitals that were on top of the two pillars; the two gratings for covering both bowls of the capitals that were on top of the pillars; <a href="/asv/1_kings/7.htm">American Standard Version</a> the two pillars, and the two bowls of the capitals that were on the top of the pillars; and the two networks to cover the two bowls of the capitals that were on the top of the pillars; <a href="/cev/1_kings/7.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> two columns; two bowl-shaped caps for the tops of the columns; two chain designs on the caps; <a href="/erv/1_kings/7.htm">English Revised Version</a> the two pillars, and the two bowls of the chapiters that were on the top of the pillars; and the two networks to cover the two bowls of the chapiters that were on the top of the pillars; <a href="/gwt/1_kings/7.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> 2 pillars, the bowl-shaped capitals on top of the 2 pillars, and 2 sets of filigree to cover the 2 bowl-shaped capitals on top of the pillars, <a href="/isv/1_kings/7.htm">International Standard Version</a> including the two pillars and the bowls for the capitals that stood on top of the two pillars, along with the two lattices that covered the two bowls of the capitals that stood on top of the pillars, <a href="/msb/1_kings/7.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> 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; <a href="/net/1_kings/7.htm">NET Bible</a> He made the two pillars, the two bowl-shaped tops of the pillars, the latticework for the bowl-shaped tops of the two pillars, <a href="/nheb/1_kings/7.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> the two pillars, and the two bowls of the capitals that were on the top of the pillars; and the two networks to cover the two bowls of the capitals that were on the top of the pillars; <a href="/wbt/1_kings/7.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> The two pillars, and the two bowls of the capitals that were on the top of the two pillars; and the two net-works, to cover the two bowls of the capitals which were upon the top of the pillars; <a href="/web/1_kings/7.htm">World English Bible</a> the two pillars; the two bowls of the capitals that were on the top of the pillars; the two networks to cover the two bowls of the capitals that were on the top of the pillars; <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_kings/7.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> two pillars, and bowls of the chapiters that [are] on the top of the two pillars, and the two nets to cover the two bowls of the chapiters that [are] on the top of the pillars; <a href="/ylt/1_kings/7.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> pillars two, and bowls of the chapiters that are on the top of the pillars two, and the nets two, to cover the two bowls of the chapiters that are on the top of the pillars; <a href="/slt/1_kings/7.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> The two pillars and the globes of the crowns which were upon the head of the two pillars and the two nets to cover the two globes of the crowns which were upon the head of the pillars;<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_kings/7.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> The two pillars and the two cords of the chapiters, upon the chapiters of the pillars: and the two networks, to cover the two cords, that were upon the top of the pillars. <a href="/cpdv/1_kings/7.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> the two columns, and the two cords of the heads over the tops of the columns, and the two networks which covered the two cords that were above the tops of the columns; <a href="/nabre/1_kings/7.htm">New American Bible</a> two columns; two nodes for the capitals on top of the columns; two pieces of netting covering the two nodes for the capitals on top of the columns; <a href="/nrsvce/1_kings/7.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> the two pillars, the two bowls of the capitals that were on the tops of the pillars, the two latticeworks to cover the two bowls of the capitals that were on the tops of the pillars;<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_kings/7.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> The two pillars, and the two bowls of the capitals that were on the top of the two pillars; and the two networks to cover the two bowls of the capitals which were upon the top of the pillars; <a href="/hpbt/1_kings/7.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> The two pillars and the basins that were upon the top of the two pillars and two coverings to cover the two bases that were on the top of the pillars.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/1_kings/7.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> the two pillars, and the two bowls of the capitals that were on the top of the pillars; and the two networks to cover the two bowls of the capitals that were on the top of the pillars; <a href="/sep/1_kings/7.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> two pillars and the wreathen works of the pillars on the heads of the two pillars; and the two net-works to cover both the wreathen works of the flutings that were upon the pillars. <a href="/parallel/1_kings/7-41.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Xx9A0AxPaoQ?start=2709" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/1_kings/7.htm">Completion of the Bronze Works</a> 40Additionally, Huram made the pots, shovels, and sprinkling bowls. So Huram finished all the work that he had undertaken for King Solomon in the house of the LORD: 41<a href="/hebrew/8147.htm" title="8147: šə·na·yim (Number-md) -- Two (a card. number). Dual of sheniy; feminine shttayim; two; also twofold.">the two</a> <a href="/hebrew/5982.htm" title="5982: ‘am·mu·ḏîm (N-mp) -- A pillar, column. Or ammud; from amad; a column; also a stand, i.e. Platform.">pillars;</a> <a href="/hebrew/8147.htm" title="8147: šə·tā·yim (Number-fd) -- Two (a card. number). Dual of sheniy; feminine shttayim; two; also twofold.">the two</a> <a href="/hebrew/1543.htm" title="1543: wə·ḡul·lōṯ (Conj-w:: N-fpc) -- A basin, bowl. Feminine from galal; a fountain, bowl or globe.">bowl-shaped</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.">capitals</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</a> <a href="/hebrew/5982.htm" title="5982: hā·‘am·mu·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: šə·ta·yim (Number-fd) -- Two (a card. number). Dual of sheniy; feminine shttayim; two; also twofold.">the two</a> <a href="/hebrew/7639.htm" title="7639: wə·haś·śə·ḇā·ḵō·wṯ (Conj-w, Art:: N-fp) -- Latticework, network. Feminine of sabak; a net-work, i.e a snare, a ballustrade; also a reticulated ornament to a pillar.">sets of network</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.">covering</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/8147.htm" title="8147: šə·tê (Number-fdc) -- Two (a card. number). Dual of sheniy; feminine shttayim; two; also twofold.">both</a> <a href="/hebrew/1543.htm" title="1543: gul·lōṯ (N-fpc) -- A basin, bowl. Feminine from galal; a fountain, bowl or globe.">bowls</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.">of the capitals</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</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> 42the 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);…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/2_chronicles/4-12.htm">2 Chronicles 4:12-13</a> 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); <a href="/exodus/27-3.htm">Exodus 27:3</a> Make all its utensils of bronze—its pots for removing ashes, its shovels, its sprinkling bowls, its meat forks, and its firepans. <a href="/exodus/38-3.htm">Exodus 38:3</a> He made all the altar’s utensils of bronze—its pots, shovels, sprinkling bowls, meat forks, and firepans. <a href="/jeremiah/52-17.htm">Jeremiah 52:17</a> Moreover, the Chaldeans broke up the bronze pillars and stands and the bronze Sea in the house of the LORD, and they carried all the bronze to Babylon. <a href="/2_kings/25-13.htm">2 Kings 25:13-17</a> Moreover, the Chaldeans broke up the bronze pillars and stands and the bronze Sea in the house of the LORD, and they carried the bronze to Babylon. / They also took away the pots, shovels, wick trimmers, dishes, and all the articles of bronze used in the temple service. / The captain of the guard also took away the censers and sprinkling bowls—anything made of pure gold or fine silver. ... <a href="/2_chronicles/3-15.htm">2 Chronicles 3:15-17</a> 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. <a href="/2_chronicles/4-11.htm">2 Chronicles 4:11</a> Additionally, Huram made the pots, shovels, and sprinkling bowls. So Huram finished the work that he had undertaken for King Solomon in the house of God: <a href="/2_chronicles/4-16.htm">2 Chronicles 4:16</a> and the pots, shovels, meat forks, and all the other articles. All these objects that Huram-abi made for King Solomon for the house of the LORD were of polished bronze. <a href="/2_chronicles/4-19.htm">2 Chronicles 4:19-22</a> Solomon also made all the furnishings for the house of God: the golden altar; the tables on which was placed the Bread of the Presence; / the lampstands of pure gold and their lamps, to burn in front of the inner sanctuary as prescribed; / the flowers, lamps, and tongs of gold—of purest gold; ... <a href="/jeremiah/27-19.htm">Jeremiah 27:19-22</a> For this is what the LORD of Hosts says about the pillars, the sea, the bases, and the rest of the articles that remain in this city, / which Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon did not take when he carried Jeconiah son of Jehoiakim king of Judah into exile from Jerusalem to Babylon, along with all the nobles of Judah and Jerusalem. / Yes, this is what the LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel, says about the articles that remain in the house of the LORD, in the palace of the king of Judah, and in Jerusalem: ... <a href="/1_kings/6-36.htm">1 Kings 6:36</a> Solomon built the inner courtyard with three rows of dressed stone and one row of trimmed cedar beams. <a href="/1_kings/8-6.htm">1 Kings 8:6</a> Then the priests brought the ark of the covenant of the LORD to its place in the inner sanctuary of the temple, the Most Holy Place, beneath the wings of the cherubim. <a href="/1_kings/8-21.htm">1 Kings 8:21</a> And there I have provided a place for the ark, which contains the covenant of the LORD that He made with our fathers when He brought them out of the land of Egypt.” <a href="/1_kings/10-12.htm">1 Kings 10:12</a> The king made the almug wood into steps for the house of the LORD and for the king’s palace, and into lyres and harps for the singers. Never before had such almug wood been brought in, nor has such been seen again to this day.) <a href="/1_kings/10-16.htm">1 Kings 10:16-17</a> King Solomon made two hundred large shields of hammered gold; six hundred shekels of gold went into each shield. / He also made three hundred small shields of hammered gold; three minas of gold went into each shield. And the king put them in the House of the Forest of Lebanon.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>The two pillars, and the two bowls of the capitals that were on the top of the two pillars; and the two networks, to cover the two bowls of the capitals which were on the top of the pillars;two pillars<a href="/1_kings/7-15.htm">1 Kings 7:15-22</a> For he cast two pillars of brass, of eighteen cubits high apiece: and a line of twelve cubits did compass either of them about… <a href="/2_chronicles/4-12.htm">2 Chronicles 4:12</a> To wit, the two pillars, and the pommels, and the chapiters which were on the top of the two pillars, and the two wreaths to cover the two pommels of the chapiters which were on the top of the pillars;two networks<a href="/1_kings/7-17.htm">1 Kings 7:17,18</a> And nets of checker work, and wreaths of chain work, for the chapiters which were upon the top of the pillars; seven for the one chapiter, and seven for the other chapiter… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_kings/7-40.htm">Bowls</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-20.htm">Bowl-Shaped</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-22.htm">Capitals</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-20.htm">Chapiters</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-18.htm">Cover</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-18.htm">Covering</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-20.htm">Crowns</a> <a href="/numbers/7-86.htm">Cups</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/4-13.htm">Decorating</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/4-13.htm">Globes</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-17.htm">Nets</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-20.htm">Network</a> <a href="/isaiah/19-9.htm">Networks</a> <a href="/isaiah/19-9.htm">Net-Works</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-22.htm">Pillars</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-5.htm">Sets</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-35.htm">Top</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-22.htm">Tops</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_kings/7-42.htm">Bowls</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-42.htm">Bowl-Shaped</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-42.htm">Capitals</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-42.htm">Chapiters</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-42.htm">Cover</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-42.htm">Covering</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/3-15.htm">Crowns</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-42.htm">Cups</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-42.htm">Decorating</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/4-12.htm">Globes</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-42.htm">Nets</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-42.htm">Network</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-42.htm">Networks</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-42.htm">Net-Works</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-42.htm">Pillars</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-42.htm">Sets</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-42.htm">Top</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-42.htm">Tops</a><div class="vheading2">1 Kings 7</div>1. <a href="/1_kings/7-1.htm">The building of Solomon's house</a> 2. <a href="/1_kings/7-2.htm">Of the house of Lebanon</a> 6. <a href="/1_kings/7-6.htm">Of the porch of pillars</a> 7. <a href="/1_kings/7-7.htm">Of the porch of judgment</a> 8. <a href="/1_kings/7-8.htm">Of the house for Pharaoh's daughter</a> 13. <a href="/1_kings/7-13.htm">Hiram's work of the two pillars,</a> 23. <a href="/1_kings/7-23.htm">Of the molten sea</a> 27. <a href="/1_kings/7-27.htm">Of the ten bases</a> 38. <a href="/1_kings/7-38.htm">Of the ten lavers</a> 40. <a href="/1_kings/7-40.htm">and all the vessels</a> </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'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_kings/7.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_kings/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/1_kings/7.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>the two pillars; The two pillars mentioned here are Jachin and Boaz, which were set at the entrance of Solomon's Temple. These pillars were not merely structural but held symbolic significance. In ancient Near Eastern architecture, pillars often represented stability and strength. Jachin means "He will establish," and Boaz means "In Him is strength," reflecting God's promise to establish His covenant with Israel and His strength in upholding it. These pillars can be seen as a type of Christ, who is the foundation and strength of the Church (<a href="/1_corinthians/3-11.htm">1 Corinthians 3:11</a>).the two bowl-shaped capitals atop the pillars; The capitals were ornate, bowl-shaped structures that adorned the tops of the pillars. They were made of bronze and intricately designed, signifying the beauty and glory of God's house. The use of bronze, a durable and valuable material, underscores the enduring nature of God's promises. The capitals' design may have included motifs like pomegranates and lilies, which are symbols of fruitfulness and purity, respectively. This reflects the spiritual fruitfulness and purity that God desires in His people.the two sets of network covering both bowls of the capitals atop the pillars; The network refers to the latticework or mesh that covered the capitals. This decorative element added to the grandeur of the temple and served as a protective covering. The intricate design of the network can be seen as a representation of God's intricate plan for His people and His protection over them. The covering of the capitals with a network also symbolizes the interwoven nature of God's covenant with Israel, where every detail is significant and purposeful. This can be connected to the New Testament concept of the Church as a body, where every part is essential and interconnected (<a href="/1_corinthians/12-12.htm">1 Corinthians 12:12-27</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/h/hiram.htm">Hiram</a> - A skilled craftsman from Tyre, commissioned by King Solomon to create the bronze works for the temple. His expertise was crucial in the construction of the temple's intricate designs. 2. <a href="/topical/s/solomon's_temple.htm">Solomon's Temple</a> - The temple in Jerusalem built by King Solomon, serving as the central place of worship for the Israelites and a symbol of God's presence among His people. 3. <a href="/topical/p/pillars.htm">Pillars (Jachin and Boaz)</a> - Two significant bronze pillars placed at the entrance of Solomon's Temple, symbolizing strength and stability. Their names mean "He will establish" (Jachin) and "In Him is strength" (Boaz). 4. <a href="/topical/c/capitals_and_networks.htm">Capitals and Networks</a> - Decorative elements atop the pillars, showcasing the artistry and grandeur of the temple. The capitals were adorned with intricate designs, including pomegranates and lilies. 5. <a href="/topical/b/bronze_work.htm">Bronze Work</a> - The use of bronze in the temple's construction highlights the wealth and resources available during Solomon's reign, as well as the importance of beauty and craftsmanship in worship.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_skilled_artisans_in_worship.htm">The Role of Skilled Artisans in Worship</a> God values the talents and skills He has given us, and we are called to use them for His glory. Just as Hiram used his craftsmanship for the temple, we should use our abilities to serve and honor God. <a href="/topical/s/symbolism_of_the_pillars.htm">Symbolism of the Pillars</a> The pillars, Jachin and Boaz, remind us of God's strength and stability. In our lives, we can rely on God's promises and His unchanging nature as our foundation. <a href="/topical/b/beauty_and_worship.htm">Beauty and Worship</a> The detailed craftsmanship of the temple reflects the importance of beauty in worship. Our worship should be heartfelt and sincere, reflecting the beauty of God's holiness. <a href="/topical/g/god's_presence_among_his_people.htm">God's Presence Among His People</a> The temple was a physical representation of God's presence. Today, as believers, we are the temple of the Holy Spirit, and we should live in a way that honors His presence within us.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_kings_7.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Kings 7</a> <a href="/q/what_is_being_outside_paradise.htm">Who were the Meunites in the Bible?</a> <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 href="/q/are_temple_details_in_2_chron._4_12-13_real.htm">Could the decorative details of the temple (2 Chronicles 4:12-13) realistically match ancient manufacturing capabilities, or are these descriptions exaggerated?</a> <a href="/q/why_is_pi_miscounted_in_1_kings_7_23.htm">Why does the Bible miscount the value of pi in 1 Kings 7:23?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_kings/7.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 41. - The [Heb. omits the art. and reads pillars, two] two pillars, and the two bowls of the chapiters that were on the top of the two pillars; and the two networks to cover the two bowls of the chapiters which were upon the top of the pillars. [See on verses 16-20.] <a href="/commentaries/1_kings/7-41.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>the two שְׁנַ֔יִם (šə·na·yim) Number - md <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8147.htm">Strong's 8147: </a> Two (a cardinal number) pillars; עַמֻּדִ֣ים (‘am·mu·ḏîm) Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5982.htm">Strong's 5982: </a> A column, a stand, platform the two שְׁתָּ֑יִם (šə·tā·yim) Number - fd <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8147.htm">Strong's 8147: </a> Two (a cardinal number) bowl-shaped וְגֻלֹּ֧ת (wə·ḡul·lōṯ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1543.htm">Strong's 1543: </a> A fountain, bowl, globe capitals הַכֹּתָרֹ֛ת (hak·kō·ṯā·rōṯ) Article | Noun - feminine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3805.htm">Strong's 3805: </a> The capital of a, column atop רֹ֥אשׁ (rōš) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7218.htm">Strong's 7218: </a> The head the pillars; הָֽעַמֻּדִ֖ים (hā·‘am·mu·ḏîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5982.htm">Strong's 5982: </a> A column, a stand, platform the two שְׁתַּ֔יִם (šə·ta·yim) Number - fd <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8147.htm">Strong's 8147: </a> Two (a cardinal number) sets of network וְהַשְּׂבָכ֣וֹת (wə·haś·śə·ḇā·ḵō·wṯ) Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - feminine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7639.htm">Strong's 7639: </a> A net-work, a snare, a ballustrade, a reticulated ornament to a, pillar covering לְכַסּ֗וֹת (lə·ḵas·sō·wṯ) Preposition-l | Verb - Piel - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3680.htm">Strong's 3680: </a> To plump, fill up hollows, to cover both שְׁתֵּי֙ (šə·tê) Number - fdc <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8147.htm">Strong's 8147: </a> Two (a cardinal number) bowls גֻּלֹּ֣ת (gul·lōṯ) Noun - feminine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1543.htm">Strong's 1543: </a> A fountain, bowl, globe of the capitals הַכֹּֽתָרֹ֔ת (hak·kō·ṯā·rōṯ) Article | Noun - feminine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3805.htm">Strong's 3805: </a> The capital of a, column atop רֹ֥אשׁ (rōš) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7218.htm">Strong's 7218: </a> The head the pillars; הָעַמּוּדִֽים׃ (hā·‘am·mū·ḏîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5982.htm">Strong's 5982: </a> A column, a stand, platform <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_kings/7-41.htm">1 Kings 7:41 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/1_kings/7-41.htm">1 Kings 7:41 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/1_kings/7-41.htm">1 Kings 7:41 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/1_kings/7-41.htm">1 Kings 7:41 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/1_kings/7-41.htm">1 Kings 7:41 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/1_kings/7-41.htm">1 Kings 7:41 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_kings/7-41.htm">1 Kings 7:41 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_kings/7-41.htm">1 Kings 7:41 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/1_kings/7-41.htm">1 Kings 7:41 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/1_kings/7-41.htm">1 Kings 7:41 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-41.htm">OT History: 1 Kings 7:41 The two pillars and the two bowls (1Ki iKi i Ki 1 Kg 1kg) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_kings/7-40.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Kings 7:40"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Kings 7:40" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_kings/7-42.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Kings 7:42"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Kings 7:42" /></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>