Even the weight for the candlesticks of gold, and for their lamps of gold, by weight for every candlestick, and for the lamps thereof: and for the candlesticks of silver by weight, both for the candlestick, and also for the lamps thereof, according to the use of every candlestick.
He gave the exact weight specifications for the gold lampstands and their lamps - how much gold each lampstand should weigh and how much for each of its lamps. He also specified the weight for the silver lampstands and their lamps, with each lampstand designed according to how it would be used.
David is providing detailed specifications for the temple lampstands, giving exact measurements for both gold and silver ones based on their intended purpose.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of David's detailed instructions to Solomon for building the temple in Jerusalem. David had received these precise specifications from God and was passing them on to ensure the temple furnishings were made exactly as God desired. The lampstands (menorahs) would provide light in the temple and had deep symbolic meaning in Hebrew worship.
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