1 Kings 7:17

Checker latticework and wreaths of chain work for the capitals decorated the top of the pillars, seven for each capital.

Unlocked Literal Bible

In The King James Version

And nets of checker work, and wreaths of chain work, for the chapiters which were upon the top of the pillars; seven for the one chapiter, and seven for the other chapiter.

In Context

16He made two capitals of polished bronze to set on the tops of the pillars. The height of each capital was five cubits.

18So Huram made two rows of pomegranates around the top of each pillar to decorate their capitals.

Read all of 1 Kings 7

Cross References

Exodus 28:22You must make on the breastpiece chains like cords, braided work of pure gold.

Exodus 39:15On the breastpiece they made chains like cords, braided work of pure gold.

Matthew Henry on 1 Kings 7:14-48

13 And king Solomon sent and fetched Hiram out of Tyre. 14 He was a widow's son of the tribe of Naphtali, and his father was a man of Tyre, a worker in brass: and he was filled with wisdom, and understanding, and cunning to work all works in brass. And he came to king Solomon, and wrought all his work. 15 For he cast two pillars of brass, of eighteen cubits high apiece: and a line of twelve cubits did compass either of them about. 16 And he made two chapiters of molten brass, to set upon the tops of the pillars:… Read the whole commentary →

This Verse In Other Editions

Study 1 Kings 7:17