1 Kings 7:18
“And he made the pillars, and two rows round about upon the one network, to cover the chapiters that were upon the top, with pomegranates: and so did he for the other chapiter.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And the chapiters that were upon the top of the pillars were of lily work in the porch,.... Or such as was in the porch…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
The pomegranate was one of the most common ornaments in Assyria. It was used on quivers, on spear-shafts, and maceheads,…
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
upon the top, with pomegranates The Hebrew text means -upon the top of the pomegranates." But some authorities give…
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