KJV ORIGINAL
After this manner he made the ten bases: all of them had one casting, one measure, and one size.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
This is how he made all ten stands: they were all cast from the same mold, with identical measurements and the same size.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is describing how Solomon's craftsman made ten identical bronze stands for the temple, each one perfectly uniform in design and size.
📚 Historical Context
This verse describes the construction of the temple furnishings during Solomon's reign around 950 BC. The craftsman Hiram was creating ten bronze stands (or carts) that would hold large basins for washing in the temple courtyard. These elaborate pieces demonstrated both the wealth of Solomon's kingdom and the care taken in creating items for God's worship.
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