And every base had four brasen wheels, and plates of brass: and the four corners thereof had undersetters: under the laver were undersetters molten, at the side of every addition.
Each bronze stand had four bronze wheels and bronze plates. The four corners had supports underneath, and these supports were cast as part of the structure, positioned at the side of each decorative panel to hold up the basin.
This verse describes the detailed bronze wheeled stands that supported the washing basins in Solomon's temple, showing the careful craftsmanship God desired for His house of worship.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative of 1 Kings, this verse is part of the detailed description of the furnishings for Solomon's Temple in Jerusalem, which was constructed around 970-930 BC during the peak of Israel's united monarchy. These bronze bases with wheels and undersetters were designed to hold large basins used for ritual purification, reflecting the advanced craftsmanship and abundant resources available under Solomon's rule. This emphasis on intricate details highlights the cultural and religious significance of the temple as the central place for worship and God's presence among His people.
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