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19 Now the capitals which were on the top of the pillars in the porch were of lily design, four cubits. 20 And there were capitals on the two pillars, even right above the [a]rounded projection which was on the one side of the network; and (A)the pomegranates numbered two hundred in rows around [b]both capitals. 21 (B)Thus he set up the pillars at the (C)porch of the nave; and he set up the right pillar and named it [c]Jachin, and he set up the left pillar and named it [d]Boaz.

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Kings 7:20 Lit belly
  2. 1 Kings 7:20 Lit on the other capital
  3. 1 Kings 7:21 Lit he shall establish
  4. 1 Kings 7:21 Lit in it is strength

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)

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Kings 7:19 That is, about 6 feet or about 1.8 meters; also in verse 38
  2. 1 Kings 7:21 Jakin probably means he establishes.
  3. 1 Kings 7:21 Boaz probably means in him is strength.