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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/1_kings/7.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/1_kings/7.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />This is how the stands were made: They had side panels attached to uprights.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/1_kings/7.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />They were constructed with side panels braced with crossbars.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_kings/7.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />This was the construction of the stands: they had panels, and the panels were set in the frames,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_kings/7.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />This was the design of the stands: They had side panels attached to uprights,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_kings/7.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And the work of the bases <i>was</i> on this <i>manner</i>: they had borders, and the borders <i>were</i> between the ledges:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_kings/7.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And this <i>was</i> the design of the carts: They had panels, and the panels <i>were</i> between frames;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_kings/7.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />This was the design of the stands: they had borders, that is, borders between the crossbars,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_kings/7.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />This was the design of the stands: they had borders, even borders between the frames,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_kings/7.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And this was the design of the stands: they had borders, even borders between the frames,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_kings/7.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Now this was the workmanship of the stands: they had borders, even borders between the frames,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_kings/7.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />This was the design of the stands: they had borders between the frames.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_kings/7.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />This was the design of the carts: They had frames; the frames were between the cross-pieces,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_kings/7.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />This was the design of the carts: They had frames; the frames were between the cross-pieces, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_kings/7.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And the work of the bases was on this manner: they had panels; and there were panels between the ledges;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_kings/7.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And the work of the bases was on this manner: they had borders; and there were borders between the ledges:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_kings/7.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />The stands were made this way: They had side panels set in frames.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_kings/7.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />They were made of square panels which were set in frames, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_kings/7.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />The carts were designed with borders between cross-pieces, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_kings/7.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />This was the design of the stands: They had side panels attached to uprights,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_kings/7.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The stands were constructed with frames between the joints.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_kings/7.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />The work of the bases was like this: they had panels; and there were panels between the ledges;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_kings/7.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And the work of the bases was in this manner: They had borders, and the borders were between the ledges:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_kings/7.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />The work of the bases was like this: they had panels; and there were panels between the ledges; <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 this [is] the work of the base: they have borders, and the borders [are] between the joinings;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_kings/7.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And this is the work of the base: they have borders, and the borders are between the joinings;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_kings/7.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And this the work of the base: borders to them, and borders between the joinings:<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 the work itself of the bases, was intergraven: and there were gravings between the joinings. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_kings/7.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And the work itself of the bases was engraved; and there were sculptures between the junctures.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_kings/7.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />When these stands were constructed, panels were set within the framework.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_kings/7.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />This was the construction of the stands: they had borders; the borders were within the frames;<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 the work of the bases was in this manner: they had borders between panels;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_kings/7.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And the work of the bases had prominences.<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 the work of the bases was on this manner: they had borders; and there were borders between the stays;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_kings/7.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And this work of the bases <i>was</i> formed with a border the them, and <i>there was</i> a border between the ledges.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_kings/7-28.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=2572" 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 Ten Bronze Stands</a></span><br><span class="reftext">27</span>In addition, he made ten movable stands of bronze, each four cubits long, four cubits wide, and three cubits high. <span class="reftext">28</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/2088.htm" title="2088: wə·zeh (Conj-w:: Pro-ms) -- This, here. A primitive word; the masculine demonstrative pronoun, this or that.">This</a> <a href="/hebrew/4639.htm" title="4639: ma·‘ă·śêh (N-msc) -- A deed, work. From asah; an action; generally, a transaction; abstractly, activity; by implication, a product or property.">was the design</a> <a href="/hebrew/4350.htm" title="4350: ham·mə·ḵō·w·nāh (Art:: N-fs) -- A fixed resting place, base. Or mkonah; feminine of makown; a pedestal, also a spot.">of the stands:</a> <a href="/hebrew/4526.htm" title="4526: mis·gə·rōṯ (N-fp) -- Border, rim, fastness. From cagar; something enclosing, i.e. A margin; concretely, a stronghold.">They had side panels</a> <a href="/hebrew/lā·hem (Prep-l:: Pro-3mp) -- "></a> <a href="/hebrew/4526.htm" title="4526: ū·mis·gə·rōṯ (Conj-w:: N-fp) -- Border, rim, fastness. From cagar; something enclosing, i.e. A margin; concretely, a stronghold."></a> <a href="/hebrew/996.htm" title="996: bên (Prep) -- An interval, space between. ">attached</a> <a href="/hebrew/7948.htm" title="7948: haš·lab·bîm (Art:: N-mp) -- Joining pieces (of stands). From shalab; a spacer or raised interval, i.e. The stile in a frame or panel.">to uprights,</a> </span><span class="reftext">29</span>and on the panels between the uprights were lions, oxen, and cherubim. On the uprights was a pedestal above, and below the lions and oxen were wreaths of beveled work.…<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="/exodus/25-31.htm">Exodus 25:31-40</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 37:17-24</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="/2_chronicles/4-14.htm">2 Chronicles 4:14-16</a></span><br />the stands; the basins on the stands; / the Sea; the twelve oxen underneath the Sea; / 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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/4-11.htm">2 Chronicles 4:11-13</a></span><br />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: / 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="/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/10-12.htm">1 Kings 10:12</a></span><br />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.)<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/3-5.htm">2 Chronicles 3:5</a></span><br />He paneled the main room with cypress, which he overlaid with fine gold and decorated with palm trees and chains.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/3-7.htm">2 Chronicles 3:7</a></span><br />He overlaid its beams, thresholds, walls, and doors with gold, and he carved cherubim on the walls.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/3-10.htm">2 Chronicles 3:10</a></span><br />In the Most Holy Place he made two cherubim of sculptured work, and he overlaid them with gold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/3-14.htm">2 Chronicles 3:14</a></span><br />He made the veil of blue, purple, and crimson yarn and fine linen, with cherubim woven into it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/41-18.htm">Ezekiel 41:18-20</a></span><br />were alternating carved cherubim and palm trees. Each cherub had two faces: / the face of a man was toward the palm tree on one side, and the face of a young lion was toward the palm tree on the other side. They were carved all the way around the temple. / Cherubim and palm trees were carved on the wall of the outer sanctuary from the floor to the space above the entrance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/41-25.htm">Ezekiel 41:25</a></span><br />Cherubim and palm trees like those on the walls were carved on the doors of the outer sanctuary, and there was a wooden canopy outside, on the front of the portico.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And the work of the bases was on this manner: they had borders, and the borders were between the ledges:</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_kings/6-10.htm">Attached</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-27.htm">Base</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-27.htm">Bases</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-3.htm">Borders</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-1.htm">Construction</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-22.htm">Design</a> <a href="/exodus/38-28.htm">Fillets</a> <a href="/1_kings/6-4.htm">Fixed</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-5.htm">Frames</a> <a href="/exodus/21-6.htm">Framework</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/22-3.htm">Joinings</a> <a href="/isaiah/7-19.htm">Ledges</a> <a href="/2_samuel/17-6.htm">Manner</a> <a href="/jeremiah/22-14.htm">Panels</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-7.htm">Side</a> <a href="/1_kings/6-34.htm">Sides</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-12.htm">Square</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-27.htm">Stands</a> <a href="/1_samuel/30-24.htm">Stays</a> <a href="/exodus/40-18.htm">Uprights</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-18.htm">Way</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-26.htm">Work</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_kings/7-32.htm">Attached</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-29.htm">Base</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-37.htm">Bases</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-29.htm">Borders</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/3-3.htm">Construction</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-37.htm">Design</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-29.htm">Fillets</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-32.htm">Fixed</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-29.htm">Frames</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/10-18.htm">Framework</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/22-3.htm">Joinings</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-29.htm">Ledges</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-29.htm">Manner</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-29.htm">Panels</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-30.htm">Side</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-29.htm">Sides</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-29.htm">Square</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-31.htm">Stands</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-29.htm">Stays</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-29.htm">Uprights</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-37.htm">Way</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-29.htm">Work</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 stands were crafted by Hiram, a skilled artisan from Tyre, known for his expertise in bronze work. The design reflects the intricate craftsmanship and attention to detail that characterized the temple's construction, emphasizing the importance of beauty and order in worship. The stands' design also symbolizes the stability and permanence of God's covenant with Israel, as the temple was a physical representation of God's presence among His people.<p><b>They had side panels:</b><br>The side panels of the stands were likely decorative, featuring engravings of cherubim, lions, and palm trees, as described in other parts of the text. These motifs are significant in biblical symbolism: cherubim represent divine presence and protection, lions symbolize strength and royalty, and palm trees are often associated with victory and peace. The use of such imagery would remind the Israelites of God's majesty and the temple's sacred purpose. The panels' artistic elements also reflect the cultural exchange between Israel and its neighbors, as similar motifs are found in other ancient Near Eastern art.<p><b>Attached to uprights:</b><br>The uprights provided structural support for the stands, ensuring their stability and functionality. This detail highlights the practical aspect of the temple furnishings, which were not only beautiful but also designed for specific liturgical purposes. The concept of attachment and support can be seen as a metaphor for the believer's relationship with God, where faith and works are interconnected, providing a stable foundation for spiritual life. The construction of the stands, with their panels and uprights, mirrors the broader biblical theme of God's order and design in creation, as well as His provision for His people's needs.<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 its furnishings, including the stands described in this passage.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/h/hiram_of_tyre.htm">Hiram of Tyre</a></b><br>A skilled craftsman who worked on the temple's bronze furnishings, including the stands.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_temple_in_jerusalem.htm">The Temple in Jerusalem</a></b><br>The central place of worship for the Israelites, where these stands were used.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_stands.htm">The Stands</a></b><br>Bronze structures used in the temple, intricately designed and part of the temple's furnishings.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_bronze_sea.htm">The Bronze Sea</a></b><br>A large basin also made by Hiram, which was supported by the stands and used for ceremonial washing.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_skilled_workmanship.htm">The Importance of Skilled Workmanship</a></b><br>Just as Hiram's craftsmanship was essential for the temple, our skills and talents should be dedicated to God's service.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/symbolism_in_temple_furnishings.htm">Symbolism in Temple Furnishings</a></b><br>The intricate design of the stands reflects the beauty and order of God's creation and His desire for excellence in worship.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_the_temple.htm">The Role of the Temple</a></b><br>Understanding the temple's furnishings helps us appreciate the transition from the Old Covenant to the New Covenant, where Christ fulfills the law.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_presence_among_his_people.htm">God's Presence Among His People</a></b><br>The temple was a physical representation of God's presence, reminding us that God desires to dwell with His people.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/o/our_bodies_as_temples.htm">Our Bodies as Temples</a></b><br>As believers, we are called to honor God with our bodies, recognizing them as temples of the Holy Spirit.<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_defines_christianity's_apostolic_age.htm">What role does Satan play in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_1_kings_7_27-29's_design_plausible.htm">How plausible is the ornate design and sheer volume of items crafted in 1 Kings 7:27-29 when compared to similar works from that era?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_ecclesiastes_7_13_challenge_free_will.htm">Ecclesiastes 7:13 questions who can straighten what God has made crooked--does this challenge free will or the efficacy of human efforts through science and medicine?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_verify_solomon's_dream_as_divine.htm">If God truly appeared to Solomon in a dream (1 Kings 3:5), how do we distinguish this from myth or subjective experience?</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 28.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">And the work of the bases was on this manner</span> [Heb. <span class="accented">and this the work of the base</span>]: <span class="cmt_word">they had borders</span> [<span class="hebrew">מִסְגְּרֹת</span> (from <span class="hebrew">סָגַר</span> <span class="accented">clausit</span>) means strictly <span class="accented">enclosings, i.e., sides</span>, forming the stand. They were <span class="accented">panels</span>, because of the borders or ledges [mentioned presently, but this was the accident of their construction. The translation "border" gives a totally wrong impression], <span class="cmt_word">and the borders were between the ledges</span> [Heb. <span class="accented">the</span> <span class="accented">sides were between the borders, i.e.</span>, were enclosed by ledges or frames. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_kings/7-28.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">This</span><br /><span class="heb">וְזֶ֛ה</span> <span class="translit">(wə·zeh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2088.htm">Strong's 2088: </a> </span><span class="str2">This, that</span><br /><br /><span class="word">was the design</span><br /><span class="heb">מַעֲשֵׂ֥ה</span> <span class="translit">(ma·‘ă·śêh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4639.htm">Strong's 4639: </a> </span><span class="str2">An action, a transaction, activity, a product, property</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the stands:</span><br /><span class="heb">הַמְּכוֹנָ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(ham·mə·ḵō·w·nāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4350.htm">Strong's 4350: </a> </span><span class="str2">A fixed resting place, base</span><br /><br /><span class="word">They had side panels</span><br /><span class="heb">מִסְגְּרֹ֣ת</span> <span class="translit">(mis·gə·rōṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4526.htm">Strong's 4526: </a> </span><span class="str2">Something enclosing, a margin, a stronghold</span><br /><br /><span class="word">attached</span><br /><span class="heb">בֵּ֥ין</span> <span class="translit">(bên)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_996.htm">Strong's 996: </a> </span><span class="str2">An interval, space between</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to uprights,</span><br /><span class="heb">הַשְׁלַבִּֽים׃</span> <span class="translit">(haš·lab·bîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7948.htm">Strong's 7948: </a> </span><span class="str2">A spacer, raised interval, the stile in a, frame, panel</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_kings/7-28.htm">1 Kings 7:28 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_kings/7-28.htm">1 Kings 7:28 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_kings/7-28.htm">1 Kings 7:28 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_kings/7-28.htm">1 Kings 7:28 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_kings/7-28.htm">1 Kings 7:28 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_kings/7-28.htm">1 Kings 7:28 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_kings/7-28.htm">1 Kings 7:28 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_kings/7-28.htm">1 Kings 7:28 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_kings/7-28.htm">1 Kings 7:28 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_kings/7-28.htm">1 Kings 7:28 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_kings/7-28.htm">OT History: 1 Kings 7:28 The work of the bases was (1Ki iKi i Ki 1 Kg 1kg) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_kings/7-27.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Kings 7:27"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Kings 7:27" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_kings/7-29.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Kings 7:29"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Kings 7:29" /></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>