1 Kings 7:19 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Bible Comments

There is a cornice of (so-called) lilywork at Persepolis, consisting of three ranges of broadish rounded leaves, one over the other. Lilies are also represented with much spirit on a bas-relief from Koyunjik.

1 Kings 7:19

19 And the chapiters that were upon the top of the pillars were of lily work in the porch, four cubits.