1 Kings 7:19-21
Common English Bible
19 The capitals on top of the columns in the porch were made like lilies, each six feet high. 20 Above the round-shaped part and next to the network were two hundred pomegranates. These were placed in rows around both of the capitals on top of the columns. 21 He set up the columns at the temple’s porch. He named the south column Jachin. The north column he named Boaz.
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1 Kings 7:19-21
New International Version
19 The capitals on top of the pillars in the portico were in the shape of lilies, four cubits[a] high. 20 On the capitals of both pillars, above the bowl-shaped part next to the network, were the two hundred pomegranates(A) in rows all around. 21 He erected the pillars at the portico of the temple. The pillar to the south he named Jakin[b] and the one to the north Boaz.[c](B)
Footnotes
- 1 Kings 7:19 That is, about 6 feet or about 1.8 meters; also in verse 38
- 1 Kings 7:21 Jakin probably means he establishes.
- 1 Kings 7:21 Boaz probably means in him is strength.
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