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Craftsmanship and Strength
Commentators explain that the supports ('undersetters') for the lavers were not separate pieces attached later but were cast as a single, integrated part of the base itself. This detail highlights the superior craftsmanship and structural integrity of the items made for the temple, ensuring they were strong and durable.
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Kings 7:34
18th Century
Theologian
The supports were cast with the base, not attached to it afterwards, and were therefore stronger and better able to support the laver.
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 7:34
17th Century
Pastor
And there were four undersetters to the four corners of one
base
Or pillars, as in ([…
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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…