2 Chronicles 4:3
“And under it was the similitude of oxen, which did compass it round about: ten in a cubit, compassing the sea round about. Two rows of oxen were cast, when it was cast.”
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Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
For “oxen” we find in 1Ki 7:24, “knops” or “gourds.” An early copyist, not comprehending the comparatively rare word…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Under it was the similitude of oxen - In Kg1 7:24, instead of oxen, בקרים bekarim, we have knops, פקעים pekaim; and this…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17142 Chronicles 4:1-10
David often speaks with much affection both of the house of the Lord and of the courts of our God. Both without doors…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
under it was the similitude of oxen This reading has the support of the LXX., but can hardly be correct. Read (cp. 1Ki…
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