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He made also ten tables, and placed them in the temple, five on the right side, and five on the left. He made one hundred basins of gold.

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Symbol of Abundant Grace

Matthew Henry's commentary suggests that the increase in furniture from the tabernacle to the temple—such as having ten tables instead of one—symbolizes the future growth of God's church. This lavish provision points to the abundance of grace available in Christ for all people, showing that God's plan was always for expansion and inclusion.

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2 Chronicles

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On 2 Chronicles 4:8

18th Century

Theologian

The number of the tables (see 2 Chronicles 4:19) and of the basins is additional to the information contained in Kings.

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On 2 Chronicles 4:8

19th Century

Bishop

He made also ten tables.—Perhaps the golden candelabra stood upon them. (Compare to 1 Chronicles 28:16 and [Reference …

John Gill

John Gill

On 2 Chronicles 4:8

17th Century

Pastor

(See Gill on 2 Chronicles 3:1).

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On 2 Chronicles 4:1–22

17th Century

Minister

Here is a further account of the furniture of God's house. Both outside and inside, there was that which typified the grace of the gospel and fores…