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2 Kings 25:16-18
International Standard Version
2 Kings 25:16-18
International Standard Version
16 The bronze contained in the two pillars, the one sea, and the stands that Solomon had crafted for the Lord’s Temple could not be inventoried for weight. 17 The height of one of the pillars was eighteen cubits,[a] and the capital on top of it was three cubits[b] high.[c] A latticework carved in the form of pomegranates encircled the capital, crafted completely out of brass. The second pillar was identical to the first.[d]
Judah’s Leaders are Executed
18 The captain of the guard arrested Seraiah the chief priest, Zephaniah the second priest, three temple officials,[e]
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- 2 Kings 25:17 I.e. about 24 feet; a cubit was about eighteen inches long
- 2 Kings 25:17 I.e. about 4 and a half feet; a cubit was about eighteen inches long
- 2 Kings 25:17 The Heb. lacks high
- 2 Kings 25:17 Lit. to these with latticework
- 2 Kings 25:18 Lit. three threshold keepers
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