1 Kings 7:38 net — He also made ten bronze basins, each of which could hold about 240 gallons. Each basin was six feet in diameter; there…

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"He also made ten bronze basins, each of which could hold about 240 gallons. Each basin was six feet in diameter; there was one basin for each stand."

— 1 Kings 7:38, NET Bible

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1 Kings 7 — Context

35

On top of each stand was a round opening three-quarters of a foot deep; there were also supports and frames on top of the stands.

36

He engraved ornamental cherubim, lions, and palm trees on the plates of the supports and frames wherever there was room, with wreaths all around.

37

He made the ten stands in this way. All of them were cast in one mold and were identical in measurements and shape.

38

He also made ten bronze basins, each of which could hold about 240 gallons. Each basin was six feet in diameter; there was one basin for each stand.

39

He put five basins on the south side of the temple and five on the north side. He put“The Sea” on the south side, in the southeast corner.

40

Hiram also made basins, shovels, and bowls. He finished all the work on the LORD’s temple he had been assigned by King Solomon.

41

He made the two pillars, the two bowl-shaped tops of the pillars, the latticework for the bowl-shaped tops of the two pillars,

1 Kings 7:38 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 1 Kings 7:38 say?
1 Kings 7:38 in the NET Bible reads: “He also made ten bronze basins, each of which could hold about 240 gallons. Each basin was six feet in diameter; there was one basin for each stand.”
Where is 1 Kings 7:38 in the Bible?
1 Kings 7:38 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Kings, chapter 7, verse 38.
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 7:38.
What translation should I read 1 Kings 7:38 in?
1 Kings 7:38 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 7:38?
1 Kings 7:38 reads (NET): “He also made ten bronze basins, each of which could hold about 240 gallons. Each basin was six feet in diameter; there was one basin for each stand.” 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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