1 Kings 7:15 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ For he castg two pillars of brass, of eighteen cubits high apiece: and a line of twelve cubits did compass either of them about. ”

1 Kings 7:15 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

These famous pillars, which were broken in pieces by the Babylonians when they destroyed Jerusalem 2 Kings 25:13 ; Jeremiah 52:17 , were probably for ornament, standing by themselves under or in...
1 Kings 7:15 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

1 Kings 7. Solomon's Palace (1 Kings 1-12). The Temple Implements (1Kings 13- 51). Twenty years ( cf. 1 Kings 9:10 with 1 Kings 7:1 ) was Solomon engaged in building. After completing the Templ...
1 Kings 7:15 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

cast. Hebrew fashioned. two pillars . the two pillars: i.e. the two notable pillars, for ornament, not for support, and hollow ( Jeremiah 52:21 ). eighteen cubits high apiece. So 2 Kings 25:1...
1 Kings 7:15 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

For he cast two pillars of brass, of eighteen cubits high apiece: and a line of twelve cubits did compass either of them about. He cast two pillars - eighteen cubits high - That is, about thirty feet...
1 Kings 7:15 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Two pillars—of eighteen cubits high— It is said, 2 Chronicles 3:15 that these pillars were thirty and five cubits high, which relates to the height of both of them together without their pedest...
1 Kings 7:15 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

For he cast two pillars of brass, of eighteen cubits high apiece: and a line of twelve cubits did compass either of them about. Two pillars of brass, of eighteen cubits high. They were made o...
1 Kings 7:15 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Solomon's Palace This c, besides giving a description of Solomon's palace, contains an account of the principal utensils belonging to the Temple.
1 Kings 7:15 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

(13-50) The exceedingly graphic and elaborate description of the work of Hiram on the vessels and furniture of the Temple, and on the great pillars, bears on the very face of it the most evident mark...
1 Kings 7:15 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

1 Kings 6:1-38 ; 1 Kings 7:1-51 THE TEMPLE 1 Kings 5:1-18 ; 1 Kings 6:1-38 ; 1 Kings 7:1-51 "And his next son, for wealth and wisdom famed, The clouded Ark of God, till then in tents Wan...
1 Kings 7:15 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Breaking Three Commandments 1 Kings 21:1-29 ; 1 Kings 1:1-53 ; 1 Kings 2:1-46 ; 1 Kings 3:1-28 ; 1 Kings 4:1-34 ; 1 Kings 5:1-18 ; 1 Kings 6:1-38 ; 1 Kings 7:1-51 ; 1 Kings 8:1-66 ; 1 Ki...
1 Kings 7:15 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Taking advantage of the treaty with Hiram, Solomon also built a house for himself, the house of the forest of Lebanon, a description of which is given in the commencement of this chapter. It is sure...
1 Kings 7:15 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

(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 to...
1 Kings 7:15 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

For he cast two pillars of brass, eighteen cubits high apiece ,.... In 2 Chronicles 3:15 they are said to be thirty five cubits high, which must be understood of the length or height of them both;...
1 Kings 7:15 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

For he cast two pillars of brass, of eighteen cubits high apiece: and a line of twelve cubits did compass either of them about. Ver. 15. Of eighteen cubits high apiece. ] Thirty-five cubits high,...
1 Kings 7:15 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

He cast two pillars of brass Of which see 2 Kings 25:16-17 ; Jeremiah 52:21 . Of eighteen cubits high apiece It is said, 2 Chronicles 3:15 , that these pillars were thirty-five cubits high, wh...
1 Kings 7:15 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

THREE MORE HOUSES (vs.1-12) Only one verse speaks of Solomon's own house, which took 13 years to build. However, the order of that house is seen in chapter 10:4-5. This is typical of the Church...
1 Kings 7:15 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

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 wis...
1 Kings 7:15 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

He cast two pillars of brass; of which see 2 Kings 25:16,17 Jer 52:21 . Of eighteen cubits high apiece. Object. They are said to be thirty-five cubits high, 2 Chronicles 3:15 . Answ. That...
1 Kings 7:15 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

The Furnishing And Embellishment Of The Temple ( 1 Kings 7:13-51 ). The passage is divided into two parts. The first part emphasises that what is described was the work of Hiram, a skilled metalwo...
1 Kings 7:15 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

CRITICAL AND EXPLANATORY NOTES.— 1 Kings 7:13 . Fetched Hiram out of Tyre —He seems to have been eminent among the artists in metals for which Tyre and Phœnicia were then renowned. This man (of...
1 Kings 7:15 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

1 Kings 7:1 . Solomon was thirteen years in building his own palace in Jerusalem, because fewer workmen were employed, many of whom were still engaged on the exterior parts of the temple. 1 King...
1 Kings 7:15 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

EXPOSITION SOLOMON 'S PALACES AND THE PREPARATION OF THE TEMPLE VESSELS .—The first twelve verses of this chapter constitute a break in the long account of the Temple, its furnit...
1 Kings 7:15 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

The Metal Appointment Of The Temple
1 Kings 7:15 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 Kings 7:21 ; 2 Chronicles 3:15-17 ; 2 Chronicles 4:12-22 ; 2 Kings 25:16 ; 2 Kings 25:17 ; Jeremiah 52:21-13

1 Kings 7:15 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

1 Kings 7:15 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

1 Kings 7:15 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

1 Kings 7:15 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

1 Kings 7:15 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

1 Kings 7:15 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

1 Kings 7:15 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

1 Kings 7:15 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

1 Kings 7:15 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

1 Kings 7:15 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

1 Kings 7:15 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

1 Kings 7:15 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

1 Kings 7:15 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

1 Kings 7:15 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

1 Kings 7:15 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

1 Kings 7:15 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

1 Kings 7:15 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

1 Kings 7:15 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

1 Kings 7:15 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

1 Kings 7:15 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

1 Kings 7:15 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

1 Kings 7:15 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

1 Kings 7:15 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

1 Kings 7:15 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge