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Picturing the Temple's Carts
Commentators clarify that this verse begins a detailed description of ornate, wheeled carts or "bases" designed to hold large water basins. The text describes decorative panels ("borders" in the KJV) set between structural supports ("ledges"). This intricate account helps us visualize the incredible craftsmanship of the Temple's furniture.
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Kings 7:28
18th Century
Theologian
Borders - Rather, this refers to “panels” (see 1 Kings 7:32, 35). These were square compartments set between the ledges or moldi…
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Kings 7:13–50
19th Century
Bishop
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
On 1 Kings 7:28
17th Century
Pastor
And the work of the bases was on this manner
The following was the form in which they were made:
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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…