KJV ORIGINAL
And upon the top of the pillars was lily work: so was the work of the pillars finished.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
The tops of the pillars were decorated with lily designs, and this completed the work on the pillars.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse describes the final decorative touch—beautiful lily carvings—that completed the ornate pillars in Solomon's temple.
📚 Historical Context
This verse describes the completion of the bronze pillars (named Jachin and Boaz) that stood at the entrance of Solomon's temple in Jerusalem. These massive pillars, crafted by the skilled bronze worker Hiram, were about 27 feet tall and elaborately decorated. The lily work represented purity and beauty, fitting symbols for God's holy dwelling place.
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