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There were nets of checker-work, and wreaths of chain-work, for the capitals which were on the top of the pillars; seven for the one capital, and seven for the other capital.

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A Likely Textual Error

The 'checker-work' and 'chain-work' describe an intricate, beautiful network covering the capitals, possibly like a fine lattice with festive wreaths. However, most scholars note that the phrase 'seven for the one capital' is likely a textual error. The original reading, supported by ancient translations, was probably 'a net for the one capital, and a net for the other capital,' emphasizing the singular, elaborate covering on each pillar.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On 1 Kings 7:17

18th Century

Theologian

Nets... A better translation is “nets of checkered work and wreaths of chain work”—likely a fine network covering the whole capital, with ch…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On 1 Kings 7:17

19th Century

Bishop

Seven for ... —This is probably an erroneous reading. It should be “a net-work (or lattice-work) for the one capital, and a net-wo…

John Gill

John Gill

On 1 Kings 7:17

17th Century

Pastor

And nets of checker work, and wreaths of chain work, for the
chapiters which were upon the top of the pi…

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On 1 Kings 7:13–47

17th Century

Minister

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…