And under it was the similitude of oxen, which did compass it round about: ten in a cubit, compassing the sea round about. Two rows of oxen were cast, when it was cast.

Commentaries

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Instead of “oxen,” we find “knops” or “gourds” in 1 Kings 7:24. An early copyist, not comprehending the comparatively rare word used he…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

And under it was the similitude of oxen. —Literally, And a likeness of oxen (figured oxen) under it around surroundin…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

(See Gill on 2 Chronicles 3:1).

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Here is a further account of the furniture of God's house. Both outside and inside, there was that which typified the grace of the gospel and fores…

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