Also pure gold for the fleshhooks, and the bowls, and the cups: and for the golden basons he gave gold by weight for every bason; and likewise silver by weight for every bason of silver:
He also gave pure gold for the meat forks, bowls, and cups. For the golden basins, he provided gold measured by weight for each basin, and likewise he gave silver measured by weight for each silver basin.
David is carefully providing specific amounts of precious metals for each piece of temple equipment, showing his attention to detail and commitment to building a beautiful house for God.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of David's detailed instructions to his son Solomon about building the temple in Jerusalem. David had gathered extensive materials and created precise plans for every aspect of the temple, including the sacred utensils and vessels that would be used in worship. The fleshhooks were used to handle sacrificial meat, while the bowls, cups, and basins would be used for various ceremonial purposes in temple worship.
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