1 Kings 7:36 nasb — He engraved on the plates of its stays and on its borders, cherubim, lions and palm trees, according to the clear space…

NASB

"He engraved on the plates of its stays and on its borders, cherubim, lions and palm trees, according to the clear space on each, with wreaths all around."

— 1 Kings 7:36, NASB

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1 Kings 7 — Context

33

The workmanship of the wheels was like the workmanship of a chariot wheel. Their axles, their rims, their spokes, and their hubs were all cast.

34

Now there were four supports at the four corners of each stand; its supports were part of the stand itself.

35

On the top of the stand there was a circular form half a cubit high, and on the top of the stand its stays and its borders were part of it.

36

He engraved on the plates of its stays and on its borders, cherubim, lions and palm trees, according to the clear space on each, with wreaths all around.

37

He made the ten stands like this: all of them had one casting, one measure and one form.

38

He made ten basins of bronze, one basin held forty baths; each basin was four cubits, and on each of the ten stands was one basin.

39

Then he set the stands, five on the right side of the house and five on the left side of the house; and he set the sea of cast metal on the right side of the house eastward toward the south.

1 Kings 7:36 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Kings 7:36 say?
1 Kings 7:36 in the NASB reads: “He engraved on the plates of its stays and on its borders, cherubim, lions and palm trees, according to the clear space on each, with wreaths all around.”
Where is 1 Kings 7:36 in the Bible?
1 Kings 7:36 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Kings, chapter 7, verse 36.
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 7:36.
What translation should I read 1 Kings 7:36 in?
1 Kings 7:36 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 7:36?
1 Kings 7:36 reads (NASB): “He engraved on the plates of its stays and on its borders, cherubim, lions and palm trees, according to the clear space on each, with wreaths all around.” 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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