1 Kings 7:24 bbe — And under the edge of it, circling it all round for ten cubits, were two lines of flower buds, made together with it fr…

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"And under the edge of it, circling it all round for ten cubits, were two lines of flower buds, made together with it from liquid metal."

— 1 Kings 7:24, Bible in Basic English

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1 Kings 7 — Context

21

He put up the pillars at the doorway of the Temple, naming the one on the right Jachin, and that on the left Boaz.

22

The tops of the pillars had a design of flowers; and the work of making the pillars was complete.

23

And he made a great metal water-vessel ten cubits across from edge to edge, five cubits high and thirty cubits round.

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And under the edge of it, circling it all round for ten cubits, were two lines of flower buds, made together with it from liquid metal.

25

It was supported on twelve oxen, with their back parts turned to the middle of it, three of them facing to the north, three to the west, three to the south, and three to the east; the vessel was resting on top of them.

26

It was as thick as a man's open hand, and was curved like the edge of a cup, like the flower of a lily: it would take two thousand baths.

27

And he made ten wheeled bases of brass; every one four cubits long, four cubits wide, and three cubits high.

1 Kings 7:24 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 1 Kings 7:24 say?
1 Kings 7:24 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And under the edge of it, circling it all round for ten cubits, were two lines of flower buds, made together with it from liquid metal.”
Where is 1 Kings 7:24 in the Bible?
1 Kings 7:24 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Kings, chapter 7, verse 24.
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 7:24.
What translation should I read 1 Kings 7:24 in?
1 Kings 7:24 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 7:24?
1 Kings 7:24 reads (BBE): “And under the edge of it, circling it all round for ten cubits, were two lines of flower buds, made together with it from liquid metal.” 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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