1 Kings 7:19 asv — And the capitals that were upon the top of the pillars in the porch were of lily-work, four cubits.

American Standard Version

"And the capitals that were upon the top of the pillars in the porch were of lily-work, four cubits. "

— 1 Kings 7:19, American Standard Version

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1 Kings 7 — Context

16

And he made two capitals of molten brass, to set upon the tops of the pillars: the height of the one capital was five cubits, and the height of the other capital was five cubits.

17

There were nets of checker-work, and wreaths of chain-work, for the capitals which were upon the top of the pillars; seven for the one capital, and seven for the other capital.

18

So he made the pillars; and there were two rows round about upon the one network, to cover the capitals that were upon the top of the pillars: and so did he for the other capital.

19

And the capitals that were upon the top of the pillars in the porch were of lily-work, four cubits.

20

And there were capitals above also upon the two pillars, close by the belly which was beside the network: and the pomegranates were two hundred, in rows round about upon the other capital.

21

And he set up the pillars at the porch of the temple: and he set up the right pillar, and called the name thereof Jachin; and he set up the left pillar, and called the name thereof Boaz.

22

And upon the top of the pillars was lily-work: so was the work of the pillars finished.

1 Kings 7:19 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Kings 7:19 say?
1 Kings 7:19 in the American Standard Version reads: “And the capitals that were upon the top of the pillars in the porch were of lily-work, four cubits. ”
Where is 1 Kings 7:19 in the Bible?
1 Kings 7:19 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Kings, chapter 7, verse 19.
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 7:19.
What translation should I read 1 Kings 7:19 in?
1 Kings 7:19 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 7:19?
1 Kings 7:19 reads (ASV): “And the capitals that were upon the top of the pillars in the porch were of lily-work, four cubits. ” 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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