16 He also made two capitals(A) of cast bronze to set on top of the pillars; 7½ feet[a] was the height of the first capital, and 7½ feet[b] was also the height of the second capital. 17 The capitals on top of the pillars had gratings of latticework, wreaths[c] made of chainwork—seven for the first capital and seven for the second.

18 He made the pillars with two encircling rows of pomegranates on the one grating to cover the capital on top; he did the same for the second capital.

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Kings 7:16 Lit five cubits
  2. 1 Kings 7:16 Lit five cubits
  3. 1 Kings 7:17 Lit tassels

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