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Symbol of Israel's Foundation
Commentators suggest the twelve oxen supporting the massive basin likely represented the twelve tribes of Israel. Just as these strong animals upheld the laver for priestly cleansing, the tribes formed the foundation of the nation's worship. Their arrangement, facing the four cardinal directions, may also symbolize a mission or presence reaching the whole world.
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Kings 7:25
18th Century
Theologian
Josephus charged Solomon with a breach of the commandment in Exodus 20:4–5 on account of the oxen mentioned here and the lions for his throne. The …
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Kings 7:23–26
19th Century
Bishop
A molten sea—a gigantic laver for the ablution of the priests—corresponding to the laver of brass in the Tabernacle ([Reference Ex…
John Gill
On 1 Kings 7:25
17th Century
Pastor
It stood upon twelve oxen
Figures of them in brass, of full proportion:
three looking toward the …
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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…