And under the brim of it round about there were knops compassing it, ten in a cubit, compassing the sea round about: the knops were cast in two rows, when it was cast.
Around the rim of the large bronze basin, there were decorative bulbs or gourds encircling it—ten bulbs for every eighteen inches around the entire edge. These ornamental bulbs were arranged in two rows and were formed as one piece when the basin was cast.
This verse describes the decorative details on the rim of the massive bronze basin that Solomon had made for the temple—it was beautifully crafted with ornamental bulbs around its edge.
📚 Historical Context
This passage describes the construction of Solomon's temple around 960 BC, specifically detailing the 'molten sea'—a huge bronze basin used by priests for ceremonial washing. The temple was built using the finest craftsmen and materials, reflecting both God's glory and Israel's prosperity during Solomon's reign.
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