And the thickness of it was an handbreadth, and the brim of it like the work of the brim of a cup, with flowers of lilies; and it received and held three thousand baths.
The bronze sea was about three inches thick, and its rim was shaped like the rim of a cup, decorated with lily flowers. It could hold three thousand baths of water.
This verse describes the massive bronze water basin in Solomon's temple, emphasizing its impressive size and beautiful craftsmanship.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative, 2 Chronicles 4 is part of the detailed account of the construction of Solomon's Temple in Jerusalem, which was built as a permanent dwelling place for God's presence among the Israelites. This verse specifically describes the massive bronze Sea, a large basin used by priests for ceremonial washing, emphasizing the precision and grandeur of the temple's furnishings as a reflection of God's holiness and Israel's devotion. The historical context is set during King Solomon's reign around 950 BC, a time of peace and prosperity in Israel that allowed for such elaborate building projects.
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