1 Kings 7:19 cpdv — Now the heads that were at the top of the columns, in the portico of four cubits, had been fabricated with a work of li…

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"Now the heads that were at the top of the columns, in the portico of four cubits, had been fabricated with a work of lilies. "

— 1 Kings 7:19, Catholic Public Domain Version

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1 Kings 7 — Context

16

Also, he made two heads of molten brass, which would be set upon the tops of the columns: one head was five cubits in height, and the other head was five cubits in height.

17

And there was something like a network of chains, woven together in a wonderful manner. Both heads of the columns were cast, and seven rows of little nets traversed one head, and seven little nets were on the other head.

18

And he finished the columns with two rows all around each network, so that these covered the heads, which were at the top, with pomegranates. And he did in like manner to the second head.

19

Now the heads that were at the top of the columns, in the portico of four cubits, had been fabricated with a work of lilies.

20

And again, there were other heads at the tops of the columns above, in accord with the measure of the column opposite the netting. And there were two hundred of the pomegranates, in rows around the second head.

21

And he stationed the two columns in the portico of the temple. And when he had stationed the column on the right, he called its name Jachin. Similarly, he erected the second column, and he called its name Boaz.

22

And above the tops of the columns, he set a work in the manner of lilies. And the work of the columns was perfected.

1 Kings 7:19 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 1 Kings 7:19 say?
1 Kings 7:19 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Now the heads that were at the top of the columns, in the portico of four cubits, had been fabricated with a work of lilies. ”
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 (CPDV): “Now the heads that were at the top of the columns, in the portico of four cubits, had been fabricated with a work of lilies. ” 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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