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1 Kings 7:19

17 For the capitals on top of the pillars he made a network of lattice, with wreaths of chainwork, seven for each capital.

18 Likewise, he made the pillars with two rows of pomegranates around each grating to cover each capital atop the pillars.

And the capitals atop the pillars in the portico were shaped like lilies, four cubits high.

20 On 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 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.

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BSB
And the capitals atop the pillars in the portico were shaped like lilies, four cubits high.
KJV
And the chapiters that were upon the top of the pillars were of lily work in the porch, four cubits.
WEB
The capitals that were on the top of the pillars in the porch were of lily work, four cubits.
ASV
And the capitals that were upon the top of the pillars in the porch were of lily-work, four cubits.
DARBY
And the capitals that were upon the top of the pillars were of lily-work [as] in the porch, four cubits.
BLB
And the capitals that [were] on top of the pillars [were] in the shape of lilies in the hall, four cubits.
ÅB
Og søylehodene på toppen av søylene var gjort som liljer, slik som i forhallen, og målte fire alen.
OTB
Nå var kapitélene som var på toppen av søylene i forhallen av liljemønster, fire alen.
B1930
Og søilehodene på toppen av søilene var gjort som liljer, likesom i forhallen, og målte fire alen.

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Cross references

  • 1 Kings 6:18

    The cedar paneling inside the temple was carved with gourds and open flowers. Everything was cedar; not a stone could be seen.

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  • 1 Kings 6:32–35

    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.

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  • 1 Kings 7:22

    And the tops of the pillars were shaped like lilies. So the work of the pillars was completed.

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