And he made ten candlesticks of gold according to their form, and set them in the temple, five on the right hand, and five on the left.
Ten candlesticks - (see the note at 1 Kings 7:49.) The increased number was not only in conformity with the characteristic splendour of the edifice, but to be a standing emblem to the Hebrews that the growing light of the Word was necessary to counteract the growing darkness in the world.