2 Kings 25:16 kjv — The two pillars, one sea, and the bases which Solomon had made for the house of the Lord; the brass of all these vessel…

King James Version

"The two pillars, one sea, and the bases which Solomon had made for the house of the Lord; the brass of all these vessels was without weight."

— 2 Kings 25:16, King James Version

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2 Kings 25 — Context

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And the pillars of brass that were in the house of the Lord, and the bases, and the brasen sea that was in the house of the Lord, did the Chaldees break in pieces, and carried the brass of them to Babylon.

14

And the pots, and the shovels, and the snuffers, and the spoons, and all the vessels of brass wherewith they ministered, took they away.

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And the firepans, and the bowls, and such things as were of gold, in gold, and of silver, in silver, the captain of the guard took away.

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The two pillars, one sea, and the bases which Solomon had made for the house of the Lord; the brass of all these vessels was without weight.

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The height of the one pillar was eighteen cubits, and the chapiter upon it was brass: and the height of the chapiter three cubits; and the wreathen work, and pomegranates upon the chapiter round about, all of brass: and like unto these had the second pillar with wreathen work.

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And the captain of the guard took Seraiah the chief priest, and Zephaniah the second priest, and the three keepers of the door:

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And out of the city he took an officer that was set over the men of war, and five men of them that were in the king’s presence, which were found in the city, and the principal scribe of the host, which mustered the people of the land, and threescore men of the people of the land that were found in the city:

2 Kings 25:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Kings 25:16 say?
2 Kings 25:16 in the King James Version reads: “The two pillars, one sea, and the bases which Solomon had made for the house of the Lord; the brass of all these vessels was without weight.”
Where is 2 Kings 25:16 in the Bible?
2 Kings 25:16 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Kings, chapter 25, verse 16.
Who wrote 2 Kings?
2 Kings is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Jeremiah). It was written c. 561–538 BC.
What is the book of 2 Kings about?
2 Kings carries the divided kingdom from Elijah and Elisha through the fall of both Israel and Judah. Despite the prophets' warnings, both kingdoms decline through idolatry — the north into Assyrian captivity, the south into Babylonian exile — fulfilling the covenant curses.
What are the major themes of 2 Kings?
2 Kings explores themes including Judgment, Exile, Prophets, Covenant Curses, Remnant. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Kings 25:16.
What translation should I read 2 Kings 25:16 in?
2 Kings 25:16 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 2 Kings 25:16?
2 Kings 25:16 reads (KJV): “The two pillars, one sea, and the bases which Solomon had made for the house of the Lord; the brass of all these vessels was without weight.” 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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