22 The tops of the pillars were shaped like lilies. Then the work of the pillars was completed.(A)

The Reservoir

23 He made the cast metal reservoir,[a](B) 15 feet[b] from brim to brim, perfectly round. It was 7½ feet[c] high and 45 feet[d] in circumference. 24 Ornamental gourds(C) encircled it below the brim, 10 every half yard,[e] completely encircling the reservoir.(D) The gourds were cast in two rows when the reservoir was cast.

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Kings 7:23 Lit sea
  2. 1 Kings 7:23 Lit 10 cubits
  3. 1 Kings 7:23 Lit five cubits
  4. 1 Kings 7:23 Lit 30 cubits
  5. 1 Kings 7:24 Lit 10 per cubit

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