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The pillar to the south he named Jakin and the one to the north Boaz. <a href="/nlt/1_kings/7.htm">New Living Translation</a> Huram set the pillars at the entrance of the Temple, one toward the south and one toward the north. He named the one on the south Jakin, and the one on the north Boaz. <a href="/esv/1_kings/7.htm">English Standard Version</a> He set up the pillars at the vestibule of the temple. He set up the pillar on the south and called its name Jachin, and he set up the pillar on the north and called its name Boaz. <a href="/bsb/1_kings/7.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Thus he set up the pillars at the portico of the temple. The pillar to the south he named Jachin, and the pillar to the north he named Boaz. <a href="/kjv/1_kings/7.htm">King James Bible</a> And he set up the pillars in the porch of the temple: and he set up the right pillar, and called the name thereof Jachin: and he set up the left pillar, and called the name thereof Boaz. <a href="/nkjv/1_kings/7.htm">New King James Version</a> Then he set up the pillars by the vestibule of the temple; he set up the pillar on the right and called its name Jachin, and he set up the pillar on the left and called its name Boaz. <a href="/nasb_/1_kings/7.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And he set up the pillars at the porch of the main room: he set up the right pillar and named it Jachin, and he set up the left pillar and named it Boaz. <a href="/nasb/1_kings/7.htm">NASB 1995</a> Thus he set up the pillars at the porch of the nave; and he set up the right pillar and named it Jachin, and he set up the left pillar and named it Boaz. <a href="/nasb77/1_kings/7.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Thus he set up the pillars at the porch of the nave; and he set up the right pillar and named it Jachin, and he set up the left pillar and named it Boaz. <a href="/lsb/1_kings/7.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Thus he set up the pillars at the porch of the nave; and he set up the right pillar and named it Jachin, and he set up the left pillar and named it Boaz. <a href="/amp/1_kings/7.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Hiram set up the pillars at the porch of the temple; he set up the right pillar and named it Jachin (may he establish), and he set up the left pillar and named it Boaz (in it is strength). <a href="/csb/1_kings/7.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> He set up the pillars at the portico of the sanctuary: he set up the right pillar and named it Jachin; then he set up the left pillar and named it Boaz. <a href="/hcsb/1_kings/7.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> He set up the pillars at the portico of the sanctuary: he set up the right pillar and named it Jachin; then he set up the left pillar and named it Boaz. <a href="/asv/1_kings/7.htm">American Standard Version</a> And he set up the pillars at the porch of the temple: and he set up the right pillar, and called the name thereof Jachin; and he set up the left pillar, and called the name thereof Boaz. <a href="/cev/1_kings/7.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Hiram placed the two columns on each side of the main door of the temple. The column on the south side was called Jachin, and the one on the north was called Boaz. <a href="/erv/1_kings/7.htm">English Revised Version</a> And he set up the pillars at the porch of the temple: and he set up the right pillar, and called the name thereof Jachin: and he set up the left pillar, and called the name thereof Boaz. <a href="/gwt/1_kings/7.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Hiram set up the pillars in the temple's entrance hall. He set up the pillar on the right and named it Jachin [He Establishes]. Then he set up the pillar on the left and named it Boaz [In Him Is Strength]. <a href="/gnt/1_kings/7.htm">Good News Translation</a> Huram placed these two bronze columns in front of the entrance of the Temple: the one on the south side was named Jachin and the one on the north was named Boaz. <a href="/isv/1_kings/7.htm">International Standard Version</a> That's how he designed the pillars at the portico of the sanctuary. When he set up the right pillar, he named it Jachin. When he set up the left pillar, he named it Boaz. <a href="/msb/1_kings/7.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Thus he set up the pillars at the portico of the temple. The pillar to the south he named Jachin, and the pillar to the north he named Boaz. <a href="/net/1_kings/7.htm">NET Bible</a> He set up the pillars on the porch in front of the main hall. He erected one pillar on the right side and called it Jakin; he erected the other pillar on the left side and called it Boaz. <a href="/nheb/1_kings/7.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> He set up the pillars at the porch of the temple: and he set up the right pillar, and called its name Jakin; and he set up the left pillar, and called its name Boaz. <a href="/wbt/1_kings/7.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And he set up the pillars in the porch of the temple: and he set up the right pillar, and called its name Jachin: and he set up the left pillar, and called its name Boaz. <a href="/web/1_kings/7.htm">World English Bible</a> He set up the pillars at the porch of the temple. He set up the right pillar and called its name Jachin; and he set up the left pillar and called its name Boaz. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_kings/7.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And he raises up the pillars for the porch of the temple, and he raises up the right pillar, and calls its name Jachin, and he raises up the left pillar, and calls its name Boaz; <a href="/ylt/1_kings/7.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And he raiseth up the pillars for the porch of the temple, and he raiseth up the right pillar, and calleth its name Jachin, and he raiseth up the left pillar, and calleth its name Boaz; <a href="/slt/1_kings/7.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And he will raise up the pillars for the porch of the temple: and he will raise up the right pillar and call its name Jachin: and he will raise up the left pillar and call its name Boaz.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_kings/7.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And he set up the two pillars in the porch of the temple: and when he had set up the pillar on the right hand, he called the name thereof Jachin: in like manner he set up the second pillar, and called the name thereof Booz. <a href="/cpdv/1_kings/7.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And he stationed the two columns in the portico of the temple. And when he had stationed the column on the right, he called its name Jachin. Similarly, he erected the second column, and he called its name Boaz. <a href="/nabre/1_kings/7.htm">New American Bible</a> He set up the columns at the temple porch; one he set up to the south, and called it Jachin, and the other to the north, and called it Boaz. <a href="/nrsvce/1_kings/7.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> He set up the pillars at the vestibule of the temple; he set up the pillar on the south and called it Jachin; and he set up the pillar on the north and called it Boaz.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_kings/7.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And he made the pillars of the porch of the temple; and he set up the pillar on the right hand, and called its name Jachin; and he set up the pillar on the left hand, and called its name Boaz. <a href="/hpbt/1_kings/7.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And he made the pillars of the porch of the temple, and he raised up the pillar from the right hand and he called its name Yakin, and he raised up the pillar from the left and he called its name Baaz.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/1_kings/7.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And he set up the pillars at the porch of the temple; and he set up the right pillar, and called the name thereof Jachin; and he set up the left pillar, and called the name thereof Boaz. <a href="/sep/1_kings/7.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And he set up the pillars of the porch of the temple: and he set up the one pillar, and called its name Jachum: and he set up the second pillar, and called its name Boloz. <a href="/parallel/1_kings/7-21.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=2495" 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">The Work of Hiram</a> …20On the capitals of both pillars, just above the rounded projection next to the network, were the two hundred pomegranates in rows encircling each capital. 21<a href="/hebrew/6965.htm" title="6965: way·yā·qem (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To arise, stand up, stand. A primitive root; to rise.">Thus he set up</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·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/197.htm" title="197: lə·’u·lām (Prep-l:: N-msc) -- A porch. Or, ulam; from 'alam; a vestibule.">at the portico</a> <a href="/hebrew/1964.htm" title="1964: ha·hê·ḵāl (Art:: N-ms) -- A palace, temple. Probably from yakol; a large public building, such as a palace or temple.">of the temple.</a> <a href="/hebrew/5982.htm" title="5982: hā·‘am·mūḏ (Art:: N-ms) -- A pillar, column. Or ammud; from amad; a column; also a stand, i.e. Platform.">The pillar</a> <a href="/hebrew/6965.htm" title="6965: way·yā·qem (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To arise, stand up, stand. A primitive root; to rise."></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/3233.htm" title="3233: hay·mā·nî (Art:: Adj-ms) -- Right hand, right. From yaman; right.">to the south</a> <a href="/hebrew/7121.htm" title="7121: way·yiq·rā (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To call, proclaim, read. A primitive root; to call out to.">he named</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/8034.htm" title="8034: šə·mōw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- A primitive word; an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3199.htm" title="3199: yā·ḵîn (N-proper-ms) -- He will establish, an Isr. name. From kuwn; he will establish; Jakin, the name of three Israelites and of a temple pillar.">Jachin,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5982.htm" title="5982: hā·‘am·mūḏ (Art:: N-ms) -- A pillar, column. Or ammud; from amad; a column; also a stand, i.e. Platform.">and the pillar</a> <a href="/hebrew/6965.htm" title="6965: way·yā·qem (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To arise, stand up, stand. A primitive root; to rise."></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/8042.htm" title="8042: haś·śə·mā·lî (Art:: Adj-ms) -- Left, on the left. From smo'wl; situated on the left side.">to the north</a> <a href="/hebrew/7121.htm" title="7121: way·yiq·rā (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To call, proclaim, read. A primitive root; to call out to.">he named</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/8034.htm" title="8034: šə·mōw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- A primitive word; an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1162.htm" title="1162: bō·‘az (N-proper-ms) -- From an unused root of uncertain meaning; Boaz, the ancestor of David; also the name of a pillar in front of the temple.">Boaz.</a> 22And the tops of the pillars were shaped like lilies. So the work of the pillars was completed.…<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/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="/jeremiah/52-21.htm">Jeremiah 52:21-23</a> 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. <a href="/exodus/26-32.htm">Exodus 26:32-33</a> Hang it with gold hooks on four posts of acacia wood, overlaid with gold and standing on four silver bases. / And hang the veil from the clasps and place the ark of the Testimony behind the veil. So the veil will separate the Holy Place from the Most Holy Place. <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="/2_kings/25-17.htm">2 Kings 25:17</a> Each pillar was eighteen cubits tall. The bronze capital atop one pillar was three cubits high, with a network of bronze pomegranates all around. The second pillar, with its network, was similar. <a href="/zechariah/4-11.htm">Zechariah 4:11-14</a> Then I asked the angel, “What are the two olive trees on the right and left of the lampstand?” / And I questioned him further, “What are the two olive branches beside the two gold pipes from which the golden oil pours?” / “Do you not know what these are?” he inquired. “No, my lord,” I replied. ... <a href="/revelation/3-12.htm">Revelation 3:12</a> The one who overcomes I will make a pillar in the temple of My God, and he will never again leave it. Upon him I will write the name of My God, and the name of the city of My God (the new Jerusalem that comes down out of heaven from My God), and My new name. <a href="/revelation/21-12.htm">Revelation 21:12-14</a> The city had a great and high wall with twelve gates inscribed with the names of the twelve tribes of Israel, and twelve angels at the gates. / There were three gates on the east, three on the north, three on the south, and three on the west. / The wall of the city had twelve foundations bearing the names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb. <a href="/exodus/36-36.htm">Exodus 36:36</a> He also made four posts of acacia wood for it and overlaid them with gold, along with gold hooks; and he cast four silver bases for the posts. <a href="/ezekiel/40-49.htm">Ezekiel 40:49</a> The portico was twenty cubits wide and twelve cubits deep, and ten steps led up to it. There were columns by the side pillars, one on each side. <a href="/1_timothy/3-15.htm">1 Timothy 3:15</a> in case I am delayed, so that you will know how each one must conduct himself in God’s household, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and foundation of the truth. <a href="/matthew/16-18.htm">Matthew 16:18</a> And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of Hades will not prevail against it. <a href="/ephesians/2-20.htm">Ephesians 2:20-22</a> built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus Himself as the cornerstone. / In Him the whole building is fitted together and grows into a holy temple in the Lord. / And in Him you too are being built together into a dwelling place for God in His Spirit. <a href="/1_peter/2-5.htm">1 Peter 2:5</a> you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. <a href="/revelation/1-20.htm">Revelation 1:20</a> This is the mystery of the seven stars you saw in My right hand and of the seven golden lampstands: The seven stars are the angels of the seven churches, and the seven lampstands are the seven churches.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And he set up the pillars in the porch of the temple: and he set up the right pillar, and called the name thereof Jachin: and he set up the left pillar, and called the name thereof Boaz.And he set<a href="/2_chronicles/3-17.htm">2 Chronicles 3:17</a> And he reared up the pillars before the temple, one on the right hand, and the other on the left; and called the name of that on the right hand Jachin, and the name of that on the left Boaz.<a href="/galatians/2-9.htm">Galatians 2:9</a> And when James, Cephas, and John, who seemed to be pillars, perceived the grace that was given unto me, they gave to me and Barnabas the right hands of fellowship; that we should go unto the heathen, and they unto the circumcision.<a href="/revelation/3-12.htm">Revelation 3:12</a> Him that overcometh will I make a pillar in the temple of my God, and he shall go no more out: and I will write upon him the name of my God, and the name of the city of my God, which is new Jerusalem, which cometh down out of heaven from my God: and I will write upon him my new name.the porch<a href="/1_kings/7-12.htm">1 Kings 7:12</a> And the great court round about was with three rows of hewed stones, and a row of cedar beams, both for the inner court of the house of the LORD, and for the porch of the house.<a href="/1_kings/6-3.htm">1 Kings 6:3</a> And the porch before the temple of the house, twenty cubits was the length thereof, according to the breadth of the house; and ten cubits was the breadth thereof before the house.<a href="/ezekiel/40-48.htm">Ezekiel 40:48,49</a> And he brought me to the porch of the house, and measured each post of the porch, five cubits on this side, and five cubits on that side: and the breadth of the gate was three cubits on this side, and three cubits on that side… Jachin<a href="/2_samuel/7-12.htm">2 Samuel 7:12</a> And when thy days be fulfilled, and thou shalt sleep with thy fathers, I will set up thy seed after thee, which shall proceed out of thy bowels, and I will establish his kingdom.<a href="/isaiah/9-7.htm">Isaiah 9:7</a> Of the increase of his government and peace there shall be no end, upon the throne of David, and upon his kingdom, to order it, and to establish it with judgment and with justice from henceforth even for ever. The zeal of the LORD of hosts will perform this.Boaz<a href="/ruth/4-21.htm">Ruth 4:21</a> And Salmon begat Boaz, and Boaz begat Obed,<a href="/isaiah/45-24.htm">Isaiah 45:24</a> Surely, shall one say, in the LORD have I righteousness and strength: even to him shall men come; and all that are incensed against him shall be ashamed.<a href="/matthew/16-18.htm">Matthew 16:18</a> And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/ruth/4-21.htm">Boaz</a> <a href="/ruth/4-21.htm">Bo'az</a> <a href="/1_kings/6-8.htm">Doorway</a> <a href="/2_samuel/18-17.htm">Erected</a> <a href="/numbers/26-12.htm">Jachin</a> <a href="/numbers/26-12.htm">Jakin</a> <a href="/2_samuel/5-9.htm">Naming</a> <a href="/1_kings/6-33.htm">Nave</a> <a href="/1_samuel/14-5.htm">North</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-18.htm">Pillar</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-20.htm">Pillars</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-19.htm">Porch</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-19.htm">Portico</a> <a href="/1_samuel/2-8.htm">Raiseth</a> <a href="/1_kings/6-8.htm">Right</a> <a href="/1_kings/6-8.htm">South</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-12.htm">Temple</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-6.htm">Thereof</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-19.htm">Vestibule</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_chronicles/2-11.htm">Boaz</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/2-11.htm">Bo'az</a> <a href="/1_kings/14-6.htm">Doorway</a> <a href="/1_kings/16-32.htm">Erected</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-10.htm">Jachin</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-10.htm">Jakin</a> <a href="/1_kings/16-24.htm">Naming</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-50.htm">Nave</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-25.htm">North</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-31.htm">Pillar</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-22.htm">Pillars</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/28-11.htm">Porch</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-18.htm">Portico</a> <a href="/1_kings/11-14.htm">Raiseth</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-39.htm">Right</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-25.htm">South</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-50.htm">Temple</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-23.htm">Thereof</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/28-11.htm">Vestibule</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>Thus he set up the pillars at the portico of the temple. The construction of the temple was a significant event in Israel's history, symbolizing God's presence among His people. The portico, or entrance, was a grand and sacred space, and the pillars were not merely structural but also symbolic. In ancient Near Eastern architecture, pillars often represented stability and strength. These pillars at the temple's entrance signified the enduring covenant between God and Israel. The temple itself was a fulfillment of God's promise to David that his son would build a house for His name (<a href="/2_samuel/7-13.htm">2 Samuel 7:13</a>).The pillar to the south he named Jachin, The name "Jachin" means "He will establish" or "He establishes." This name reflects the divine promise of stability and establishment, likely referring to God's establishment of the Davidic line and the kingdom of Israel. The positioning of Jachin on the south side may symbolize the direction of blessing and favor, as the south was often associated with warmth and prosperity in biblical literature.and the pillar to the north he named Boaz. "Boaz" means "In Him is strength" or "By His strength." This name emphasizes the strength and power of God, which undergirds the temple and the nation of Israel. The north side, often seen as a place of challenge or threat in biblical texts, being associated with strength, suggests God's protection and might against adversaries. The names Jachin and Boaz together encapsulate the themes of divine establishment and strength, pointing to God's sovereign role in the life of Israel. These pillars can also be seen as types of Christ, who is both the foundation and strength of the Church (<a href="/1_corinthians/3-11.htm">1 Corinthians 3:11</a>, <a href="/ephesians/2-20.htm">Ephesians 2:20</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/s/solomon.htm">Solomon</a> The king of Israel who commissioned the building of the temple, a central figure in the account of 1 Kings. 2. <a href="/topical/h/hiram_of_tyre.htm">Hiram of Tyre</a> The skilled craftsman who was responsible for much of the temple's construction, including the pillars. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_temple.htm">The Temple</a> The holy place in Jerusalem where the Israelites worshiped God, symbolizing God's presence among His people. 4. <a href="/topical/j/jachin.htm">Jachin</a> The name of the southern pillar, meaning "He will establish," signifying stability and God's promise to establish His people. 5. <a href="/topical/b/boaz.htm">Boaz</a> The name of the northern pillar, meaning "In Him is strength," representing the strength and support found in God.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/s/symbolism_of_the_pillars.htm">Symbolism of the Pillars</a> The names Jachin and Boaz remind us of God's promises to establish and strengthen His people. Reflect on how God provides stability and strength in your life. <a href="/topical/g/god's_presence.htm">God's Presence</a> The temple was a physical representation of God's presence. Consider how, through Christ, we are now the temple of the Holy Spirit, carrying His presence with us. <a href="/topical/l/legacy_of_faith.htm">Legacy of Faith</a> Just as the pillars stood as a testament to God's faithfulness, our lives can be a testament to His work in us. How can you be a pillar of faith in your community? <a href="/topical/s/strength_in_god.htm">Strength in God</a> The name Boaz signifies strength in God. In times of weakness, remember that true strength comes from relying on Him. <a href="/topical/e/establishment_in_god.htm">Establishment in God</a> The name Jachin signifies establishment. Reflect on how God is establishing His purposes in your life and how you can align with His will.<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_are_the_jachin_and_boaz_pillars.htm">What are the Jachin and Boaz pillars?</a> <a href="/q/are_wisdom's_'seven_pillars'_literal.htm">Proverbs 9:1 refers to “seven pillars” in Wisdom’s house. Is there any archaeological or historical evidence supporting these pillars, or is this purely metaphorical? </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/what_defines_blue_laws.htm">Who was Huram/Hiram in the Bible?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_kings/7.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 21 - And he set up the pillars in the porch [We are now confronted by the much vexed questions, (1) What was the position, and (2) what the purpose, of these two columns? Were they in the porch, or before it? And were they architectural or monumental? Did they support the roof of the porch, or were they isolated and detached, after the manner of obelisks? I incline to the opinion of Bahr, that they stood in the porch, but that they formed no part of the building, i.e., that they were not for any structural use, but simply for ornament. This appears to me, on the whole, to result from the following considerations: . . . <a href="/commentaries/1_kings/7-21.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Thus he set up וַיָּ֙קֶם֙ (way·yā·qem) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6965.htm">Strong's 6965: </a> To arise, stand up, stand the pillars הָֽעַמֻּדִ֔ים (hā·‘am·mu·ḏîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5982.htm">Strong's 5982: </a> A column, a stand, platform at the portico לְאֻלָ֖ם (lə·’u·lām) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_197.htm">Strong's 197: </a> A vestibule of the temple. הַֽהֵיכָ֑ל (ha·hê·ḵāl) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1964.htm">Strong's 1964: </a> A large public building, palace, temple The pillar הָעַמּ֣וּד (hā·‘am·mūḏ) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5982.htm">Strong's 5982: </a> A column, a stand, platform to the south הַיְמָנִ֗י (hay·mā·nî) Article | Adjective - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3233.htm">Strong's 3233: </a> Right hand, right he named וַיִּקְרָ֤א (way·yiq·rā) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7121.htm">Strong's 7121: </a> To call, proclaim, read Jachin, יָכִ֔ין (yā·ḵîn) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3199.htm">Strong's 3199: </a> Jachin -- 'He will establish', an Israelite name and the pillar הָעַמּ֣וּד (hā·‘am·mūḏ) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5982.htm">Strong's 5982: </a> A column, a stand, platform to the north הַשְּׂמָאלִ֔י (haś·śə·mā·lî) Article | Adjective - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8042.htm">Strong's 8042: </a> Situated on the left side he named וַיִּקְרָ֥א (way·yiq·rā) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7121.htm">Strong's 7121: </a> To call, proclaim, read Boaz. בֹּֽעַז׃ (bō·‘az) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1162.htm">Strong's 1162: </a> Boaz -- 'quickness', an ancestor of David, also a pillar before the temple <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_kings/7-21.htm">1 Kings 7:21 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/1_kings/7-21.htm">1 Kings 7:21 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/1_kings/7-21.htm">1 Kings 7:21 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/1_kings/7-21.htm">1 Kings 7:21 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/1_kings/7-21.htm">1 Kings 7:21 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/1_kings/7-21.htm">1 Kings 7:21 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_kings/7-21.htm">1 Kings 7:21 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_kings/7-21.htm">1 Kings 7:21 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/1_kings/7-21.htm">1 Kings 7:21 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/1_kings/7-21.htm">1 Kings 7:21 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-21.htm">OT History: 1 Kings 7:21 He set up the pillars at (1Ki iKi i Ki 1 Kg 1kg) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_kings/7-20.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Kings 7:20"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Kings 7:20" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_kings/7-22.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Kings 7:22"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Kings 7:22" /></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>