Albert Barnes Commentary 1 Kings 7:34

Albert Barnes Commentary

1 Kings 7:34

1798–1870
Presbyterian
Albert Barnes
Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes Commentary

1 Kings 7:34

1798–1870
Presbyterian
SCRIPTURE

"And there were four undersetters at the four corners of each base: the undersetters thereof were of the base itself." — 1 Kings 7:34 (ASV)

The supports were cast with the base, not attached to it afterwards, and were therefore stronger and better able to support the laver.