Likewise he made pomegranates; in two rows round about upon the one network, to cover the capital that was upon the top of the pillar; and he did the same with the other capital.

Commentaries

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

The pomegranate was one of the most common ornaments in Assyria. It was used on quivers, spear-shafts, and mace-heads, and in patterns on doorways …

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

The exceedingly graphic and elaborate description of the work of Hiram on the vessels and furniture of the Temple, and on the great pillars, clearl…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And he made the pillars
Or adorned them in this manner:

and two rows round about upon the one net…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Some think the two brazen pillars in the porch of the temple were to teach those who came to worship to depend on God alone for strength and establ…

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