And the candlesticks of pure gold, five on the right side, and five on the left, before the oracle, with the flowers, and the lamps, and the tongs of gold,
And the lampstands made of pure gold—five on the right side and five on the left side in front of the Most Holy Place—along with the golden flower decorations, lamps, and tongs,
This verse describes the ten beautiful golden lampstands that provided light in Solomon's temple, carefully arranged to illuminate God's presence.
📚 Historical Context
This passage describes the furnishings Solomon created for the temple in Jerusalem around 950 BC. The 'oracle' refers to the Most Holy Place where the Ark of the Covenant was kept, considered the dwelling place of God's presence. These elaborate golden lampstands replaced the single lampstand from Moses' tabernacle, reflecting the grandeur and permanence of Solomon's temple.
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