2 Kings 25:17 Meaning, Study, & Commentary | NLT

Each of the pillars was 27 feet tall. The bronze capital on top of each pillar was 7-1/2 feet high and was decorated with a network of bronze pomegranates all the way around.

Commentaries

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century

Presbyterian

18th Century

Compare this description with the accounts in the marginal references. The height of the capital (“three cubits”) must be corrected to “five cubits…

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century

Anglican

19th Century

Three cubits. — An error of transcription for five. Five cubits was the height of the capital according to [Reference 1 K…

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century

Reformed Baptist

17th Century

(See Gill on 2 Kings 25:13)

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century

Presbyterian

17th Century

The city and temple were burned, and, it is probable, the ark was in it. By this, God showed how little He cares for the outward pomp of His worshi…