1 Kings 7:27 Study Bible: He made the ten bases of bronze; four cubits was the length of one base, and four cubits its breadth, and three cubits its height.

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In addition, he made ten movable stands of bronze, each four cubits long, four cubits wide, and three cubits high.

He also made
This phrase indicates the continuation of Solomon's extensive building projects, particularly for the temple. The Hebrew root for "made" is עָשָׂה (asah), which means to do, fashion, or accomplish. This reflects the industrious nature of Solomon's reign, emphasizing his role as a builder and organizer, fulfilling God's promise to David that his son would build the temple (1 Chronicles 22:9-10).

ten bronze stands
The number ten often symbolizes completeness or divine order in the Bible. The use of bronze, a durable and strong metal, signifies strength and endurance. In the context of the temple, bronze is associated with judgment and sacrifice, as seen in the bronze altar. These stands were part of the temple's furnishings, highlighting the meticulous care and divine inspiration in their design, as instructed by God.

each four cubits long, four cubits wide, and three cubits high
The specific dimensions indicate precision and order, reflecting God's nature as a God of order. A cubit, approximately 18 inches, was a standard unit of measure in ancient Israel. The dimensions suggest a square base, symbolizing stability and balance. The height of three cubits may symbolize divine completeness, as the number three often represents the divine in biblical numerology. These measurements underscore the importance of following God's detailed instructions, as seen in the construction of the tabernacle and later the temple, ensuring that every aspect of worship was conducted in holiness and reverence.

Persons / Places / Events

1. Solomon
The king of Israel who commissioned the construction of the temple and its furnishings, including the bronze stands.

2. Hiram of Tyre
A skilled craftsman from Tyre, who was brought in by Solomon to oversee the construction of the temple's bronze work.

3. Temple of Solomon
The first temple in Jerusalem, a central place of worship for the Israelites, symbolizing God's presence among His people.

4. Bronze Stands
Part of the temple furnishings, used to support the basins for washing, symbolizing purification and preparation for worship.

5. Jerusalem
The city where the temple was built, serving as the spiritual and political center of Israel.

Teaching Points

The Importance of Skilled Craftsmanship in Worship
The detailed work of the bronze stands highlights the value of using God-given talents for His glory. We should seek to use our skills in service to God and His church.

Symbolism of Purification
The bronze stands supported basins for washing, symbolizing the need for purification before approaching God. This reminds us of the importance of spiritual cleansing through repentance and faith in Christ.

God's Presence and Holiness
The temple and its furnishings, including the bronze stands, were designed to reflect God's holiness and His desire to dwell among His people. We are called to live lives that reflect His holiness and presence.

Attention to Detail in Worship
The precise measurements and materials used in the temple's construction demonstrate the importance of intentionality and reverence in our worship practices today.

Legacy of Faithful Service
Solomon's dedication to building the temple serves as a reminder of the lasting impact of faithful service to God. We are encouraged to invest in God's kingdom with a long-term perspective.

Bible Study Questions

1. How does the craftsmanship of the bronze stands reflect the importance of using our talents for God's glory in today's context?

2. In what ways can the symbolism of purification in the temple furnishings be applied to our spiritual lives?

3. How does the construction of the temple and its furnishings enhance our understanding of God's holiness and presence?

4. What lessons can we learn from the attention to detail in the temple's construction regarding our approach to worship and service?

5. How can Solomon's dedication to building the temple inspire us to leave a legacy of faithful service to God in our own lives?

Connections to Other Scriptures

Exodus 31
Discusses the craftsmanship of Bezalel and Oholiab, who were filled with the Spirit of God to create the tabernacle's furnishings, paralleling Hiram's role in Solomon's temple.

2 Chronicles 4
Provides a parallel account of the temple's construction, offering additional details about the bronze stands and other furnishings.

Hebrews 9
Reflects on the significance of the temple and its furnishings as a foreshadowing of Christ's ultimate sacrifice and the new covenant.

Sermons

The Lotus

W. Balgarnie.

People

Boaz, David, Hiram, Huram, Jachin, Naphtali, Pharaoh, Solomon

Places

Hall of Judgment, Hall of Pillars, Hall of the Throne, House of the Forest of Lebanon, Jordan River, Most Holy Place, Succoth, Tyre, Zarethan

Topics

Base, Bases, Brass, Breadth, Bronze, Cubit, Cubits, Height, Hight, Length, Maketh, Movable, Stand, Stands, Ten, Thereof, Wheeled, Wide, Width

Dictionary of Bible Themes

1 Kings 7:13-45

1 Kings 7:13-50

1 Kings 7:23-33

1 Kings 7:25-29

1 Kings 7:26-27

7467 temple, Solomon's

1 Kings 7:27-37

5211 art

Library

Gadara
There was a double Gadara. One at the shore of the Mediterranean sea: that was first called Gezer, 1 Kings 9:15. In Josephus, "Simon destroyed the city Gazara, and Joppe, and Jamnia."--And in the Book of the Maccabees, "And he fortified Joppe, which is on the sea, and Gazara, which is on the borders of Azotus." At length, according to the idiom of the Syrian dialect, Zain passed into Daleth; and instead of Gazara, it was called Gadara. Hence Strabo, after the mention of Jamnia, saith, "and there …
John Lightfoot—From the Talmud and Hebraica

Hiram, the Inspired Artificer
BY REV. W. J. TOWNSEND, D.D. The Temple of Solomon was the crown of art in the old world. There were temples on a larger scale, and of more massive construction, but the enormous masses of masonry of the oldest nations were not comparable with the artistic grace, the luxurious adornments, and the harmonious proportions of this glorious House of God. David had laid up money and material for the great work, but he was not permitted to carry it out. He was a man of war, and blood-stained hands were …
George Milligan—Men of the Bible; Some Lesser-Known

Whether any Preparation and Disposition for Grace is Required on Man's Part?
Objection 1: It would seem that no preparation or disposition for grace is required on man's part, since, as the Apostle says (Rom. 4:4), "To him that worketh, the reward is not reckoned according to grace, but according to debt." Now a man's preparation by free-will can only be through some operation. Hence it would do away with the notion of grace. Objection 2: Further, whoever is going on sinning, is not preparing himself to have grace. But to some who are going on sinning grace is given, as is …
Saint Thomas Aquinas—Summa Theologica

A Discourse of the House and Forest of Lebanon
OF THE HOUSE OF THE FOREST OF LEBANON. ADVERTISEMENT BY THE EDITOR. That part of Palestine in which the celebrated mountains of Lebanon are situated, is the border country adjoining Syria, having Sidon for its seaport, and Land, nearly adjoining the city of Damascus, on the north. This metropolitan city of Syria, and capital of the kingdom of Damascus, was strongly fortified; and during the border conflicts it served as a cover to the Assyrian army. Bunyan, with great reason, supposes that, to keep …
John Bunyan—The Works of John Bunyan Volumes 1-3

Adam and Zaretan, Joshua 3
I suspect a double error in some maps, while they place these two towns in Perea; much more, while they place them at so little a distance. We do not deny, indeed, that the city Adam was in Perea; but Zaretan was not so. Of Adam is mention, Joshua 3:16; where discourse is had of the cutting-off, or cutting in two, the waters of Jordan, that they might afford a passage to Israel; The waters rose up upon a heap afar off in Adam. For the textual reading "In Adam," the marginal hath "From Adam." You …
John Lightfoot—From the Talmud and Hebraica

That the Ruler Should be a Near Neighbour to Every one in Compassion, and Exalted Above all in Contemplation.
The ruler should be a near neighbour to every one in sympathy, and exalted above all in contemplation, so that through the bowels of loving-kindness he may transfer the infirmities of others to himself, and by loftiness of speculation transcend even himself in his aspiration after the invisible; lest either in seeking high things he despise the weak things of his neighbours, or in suiting himself to the weak things of his neighbours he relinquish his aspiration after high things. For hence it is …
Leo the Great—Writings of Leo the Great

Kings
The book[1] of Kings is strikingly unlike any modern historical narrative. Its comparative brevity, its curious perspective, and-with some brilliant exceptions--its relative monotony, are obvious to the most cursory perusal, and to understand these things is, in large measure, to understand the book. It covers a period of no less than four centuries. Beginning with the death of David and the accession of Solomon (1 Kings i., ii.) it traverses his reign with considerable fulness (1 Kings iii.-xi.), …
John Edgar McFadyen—Introduction to the Old Testament

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