1 Kings 7:19 nasb — The capitals which were on the top of the pillars in the porch were of lily design, four cubits.

NASB

"The capitals which were on the top of the pillars in the porch were of lily design, four cubits."

— 1 Kings 7:19, NASB

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1 Kings 7 — Context

16

He also made two capitals of molten bronze to set on 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 network and twisted threads of chainwork for the capitals which were on the top of the pillars; seven for the one capital and seven for the other capital.

18

So he made the pillars, and two rows around on the one network to cover the capitals which were on the top of the pomegranates; and so he did for the other capital.

19

The capitals which were on the top of the pillars in the porch were of lily design, four cubits.

20

There were capitals on the two pillars, even above and close to the rounded projection which was beside the network; and the pomegranates numbered two hundred in rows around both capitals.

21

Thus he set up the pillars at the porch of the nave; and he set up the right pillar and named it Jachin, and he set up the left pillar and named it Boaz.

22

On the top of the pillars was lily design. So the work of the pillars was 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 NASB reads: “The capitals which were on the top of the pillars in the porch were of lily design, 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 (NASB): “The capitals which were on the top of the pillars in the porch were of lily design, 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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