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1 Kings 7:42

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
And four hundred pomegranates for the two networks, even two rows of pomegranates for one network, to cover the two bowls of the chapiters that were upon the pillars;
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

And four hundred pomegranates for the two decorative networks—two rows of pomegranates for each network—to cover the two bowl-shaped tops of the capitals that were on top of the pillars.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse describes the intricate decorative details of Solomon's temple, specifically the carved pomegranates that adorned the tops of the massive bronze pillars.

📚 Historical Context

This verse is part of the detailed description of the construction of Solomon's Temple in Jerusalem, built around 960 BC. The temple was designed with elaborate bronze work created by Hiram, a skilled craftsman from Tyre, and these decorative elements demonstrated both the wealth of Solomon's kingdom and the reverence given to God's dwelling place.

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