Add parallel Print Page Options

23 Then Huram melted bronze and poured it into a huge mold to make a tank,[a] which was called “The Sea.” The tank was about 30 cubits around. It was 10 cubits across and 5 cubits deep. 24 There was a rim around the outer edge of the tank. Under this rim there were two rows of bronze gourds all around the tank. The bronze gourds were made in one piece as part of the tank. 25 The tank rested on the backs of 12 bronze bulls. All 12 of the bulls were looking out, away from the tank. Three were looking north, three east, three south, and three west.

Read full chapter

Footnotes

  1. 1 Kings 7:23 tank A very large container for water.

Bible Gateway Recommends

Serbian City Bible ERV-SR--softcover
Serbian City Bible ERV-SR--softcover
Retail: $19.99
Our Price: $18.49
Save: $1.50 (8%)
ERV Holy Bible--soft leather-look, russet, case of 24
ERV Holy Bible--soft leather-look, russet, case of 24
Retail: $455.76
Our Price: $334.99
Save: $120.77 (26%)
4.5 of 5.0 stars
Ukrainian City Bible ERV-UK--softcover
Ukrainian City Bible ERV-UK--softcover
Retail: $19.99
Our Price: $18.49
Save: $1.50 (8%)
PDT Children's Softcover Bible, Case of 20
PDT Children's Softcover Bible, Case of 20
Retail: $219.80
Our Price: $162.99
Save: $56.81 (26%)
4.0 of 5.0 stars
ERV Children's Softcover Bible, Case of 28
ERV Children's Softcover Bible, Case of 28
Retail: $279.72
Our Price: $206.99
Save: $72.73 (26%)
4.0 of 5.0 stars
Kannada Bible with References
Kannada Bible with References
Retail: $23.99
Our Price: $21.49
Save: $2.50 (10%)