1 Kings 7:40
“And Hiram made the lavers, and the shovels, and the basons. So Hiram made an end of doing all the work that he made king Solomon for the house of the LORD:”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
In the plain of Jericho did the king cast them in the clay ground,.... Which being thick, as the word signifies, and…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Lavers - Rather, according to the true reading, “pots.” (Compare 1Ki 7:45; 2Ch 4:16.) The “pots” were the caldrons in…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
So Hiram made an end - It is truly surprising, that in so short a time one artist could design and execute works of such…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Kings 7:13-47
We have here an account of the brass-work about the temple. There was no iron about the temple, though we find David…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
Summary of Hiram's work. Completion of the Temple (2Ch 4:11-22; 2Ch 5:1)
40. And Hiram made the lavers Many ancient…
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