1 Kings 7:18 net — When he made the pillars, there were two rows of pomegranate-shaped ornaments around the latticework covering the top o…

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"When he made the pillars, there were two rows of pomegranate-shaped ornaments around the latticework covering the top of each pillar."

— 1 Kings 7:18, NET Bible

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1 Kings 7 — Context

15

He fashioned two bronze pillars; each pillar was 27 feet high and 18 feet in circumference.

16

He made two bronze tops for the pillars; each was seven-and-a-half feet high.

17

The latticework on the tops of the pillars was adorned with ornamental wreaths and chains; the top of each pillar had seven groupings of ornaments.

18

When he made the pillars, there were two rows of pomegranate-shaped ornaments around the latticework covering the top of each pillar.

19

The tops of the two pillars in the porch were shaped like lilies and were six feet high.

20

On the top of each pillar, right above the bulge beside the latticework, there were two hundred pomegranate-shaped ornaments arranged in rows all the way around.

21

He set up the pillars on the porch in front of the main hall. He erected one pillar on the right side and called it Yakin; he erected the other pillar on the left side and called it Boaz.

1 Kings 7:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 1 Kings 7:18 say?
1 Kings 7:18 in the NET Bible reads: “When he made the pillars, there were two rows of pomegranate-shaped ornaments around the latticework covering the top of each pillar.”
Where is 1 Kings 7:18 in the Bible?
1 Kings 7:18 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Kings, chapter 7, verse 18.
Who wrote 1 Kings?
1 Kings is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Jeremiah). It was written c. 561–538 BC.
What is the book of 1 Kings about?
1 Kings tells of Solomon's wisdom and the building of the temple, then the painful division of the kingdom after his death. The northern kingdom plunges into idolatry under a series of wicked kings until the prophet Elijah is raised up to call Israel back to the LORD.
What are the major themes of 1 Kings?
1 Kings explores themes including Wisdom, Temple, Divided Kingdom, Idolatry, Prophecy. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Kings 7:18.
What translation should I read 1 Kings 7:18 in?
1 Kings 7:18 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Kings 7:18?
1 Kings 7:18 reads (NET): “When he made the pillars, there were two rows of pomegranate-shaped ornaments around the latticework covering the top of each pillar.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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