2 Chronicles 4:15 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

One sea, and twelve oxen under it.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

One large bronze basin, with twelve bronze oxen supporting it from underneath.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse describes part of the temple furnishings - a large ceremonial washing basin that was held up by twelve bronze statues of oxen.

📚 Historical Context

This verse describes the bronze Sea, a massive ceremonial basin in Solomon's temple used by priests for ritual washing before offering sacrifices. The twelve bronze oxen that supported it represented the twelve tribes of Israel, with three oxen facing each direction (north, south, east, west), symbolizing God's presence with all His people.

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