1 Kings 7:29 net — On these frames and joints were ornamental lions, bulls, and cherubim. Under the lions and bulls were decorative wreath…

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"On these frames and joints were ornamental lions, bulls, and cherubim. Under the lions and bulls were decorative wreaths."

— 1 Kings 7:29, NET Bible

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1 Kings 7 — Context

26

It was four fingers thick and its rim was like that of a cup shaped like a lily blossom. It could hold about 12,000 gallons.

27

He also made ten bronze movable stands. Each stand was six feet long, six feet wide, and four-and-a-half feet high.

28

The stands were constructed with frames between the joints.

29

On these frames and joints were ornamental lions, bulls, and cherubim. Under the lions and bulls were decorative wreaths.

30

Each stand had four bronze wheels with bronze axles and four supports. Under the basin the supports were fashioned on each side with wreaths.

31

Inside the stand was a round opening that was a foot-and-a-half deep; it had a support that was two and one-quarter feet long. On the edge of the opening were carvings in square frames.

32

The four wheels were under the frames and the crossbars of the axles were connected to the stand. Each wheel was two and one-quarter feet high.

1 Kings 7:29 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 1 Kings 7:29 say?
1 Kings 7:29 in the NET Bible reads: “On these frames and joints were ornamental lions, bulls, and cherubim. Under the lions and bulls were decorative wreaths.”
Where is 1 Kings 7:29 in the Bible?
1 Kings 7:29 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Kings, chapter 7, verse 29.
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 7:29.
What translation should I read 1 Kings 7:29 in?
1 Kings 7:29 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 7:29?
1 Kings 7:29 reads (NET): “On these frames and joints were ornamental lions, bulls, and cherubim. Under the lions and bulls were decorative wreaths.” 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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