Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The bronze from the two pillars, the Sea and the movable stands, which Solomon had made for the temple of the LORD, was more than could be weighed. New Living Translation The weight of the bronze from the two pillars, the Sea, and the water carts was too great to be measured. These things had been made for the LORD’s Temple in the days of Solomon. English Standard Version As for the two pillars, the one sea, and the stands that Solomon had made for the house of the LORD, the bronze of all these vessels was beyond weight. Berean Standard Bible As for the two pillars, the Sea, and the movable stands that Solomon had made for the house of the LORD, the weight of the bronze from all these articles was beyond measure. King James Bible 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. New King James Version The two pillars, one Sea, and the carts, which Solomon had made for the house of the LORD, the bronze of all these articles was beyond measure. New American Standard Bible The two pillars, the one Sea, and the stands which Solomon had made for the house of the LORD—the bronze of all these articles was too heavy to weigh. NASB 1995 The two pillars, the one sea, and the stands which Solomon had made for the house of the LORD— the bronze of all these vessels was beyond weight. NASB 1977 The two pillars, the one sea, and the stands which Solomon had made for the house of the LORD—the bronze of all these vessels was beyond weight. Legacy Standard Bible The two pillars, the one sea, and the stands which Solomon had made for the house of Yahweh—the bronze of all these vessels was beyond weight. Amplified Bible The two pillars, the one sea (large basin), and the bases which Solomon had made for the house of the LORD, the bronze of all these articles was incalculable. Christian Standard Bible As for the two pillars, the one basin, and the water carts that Solomon had made for the LORD’s temple, the weight of the bronze of all these articles was beyond measure. Holman Christian Standard Bible As for the two pillars, the one reservoir, and the water carts that Solomon had made for the LORD’s temple, the weight of the bronze of all these articles was beyond measure. American Standard Version The two pillars, the one sea, and the bases, which Solomon had made for the house of Jehovah, the brass of all these vessels was without weight. Contemporary English Version The pile of bronze from the columns, the stands, and the large bowl that Solomon had made for the temple was too large to be weighed. English Revised Version The two pillars, the one sea, and the bases, which Solomon had made for the house of the LORD; the brass of all these vessels was without weight. GOD'S WORD® Translation The bronze from the two pillars, the pool, and the stands that Solomon had made for the LORD's temple couldn't be weighed. Good News Translation The bronze objects that King Solomon had made for the Temple--the two columns, the carts, and the large tank--were too heavy to weigh. International Standard Version The bronze contained in the two pillars, the one sea, and the stands that Solomon had crafted for the LORD's Temple could not be inventoried for weight. NET Bible The bronze of the items that King Solomon made for the LORD's temple--including the two pillars, the big bronze basin called "The Sea," the twelve bronze bulls under "The Sea," and the movable stands--was too heavy to be weighed. New Heart English Bible The two pillars, the one sea, and the bases, which Solomon had made for the house of the LORD, the bronze of all these vessels was without weight. Webster's Bible Translation 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. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleAs for the two pillars, the Sea, and the movable stands that Solomon had made for the house of the LORD, the weight of the bronze from all these articles was beyond measure. World English Bible The two pillars, the one sea, and the bases, which Solomon had made for Yahweh’s house, the bronze of all these vessels was not weighed. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionThe two pillars, the one sea, and the bases that Solomon made for the house of YHWH, there was no weighing of the bronze of all these vessels; Young's Literal Translation The two pillars, the one sea, and the bases that Solomon made for the house of Jehovah, there was no weighing of the brass of all these vessels; Smith's Literal Translation The two pillars, the one sea, and the bases which Solomon made for the house of Jehovah; there was no weight to the brass of these vessels. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThat is, two pillars, one sea, and the bases which Solomon had made in the temple of the Lord: the brass of all these vessels was without weight. Catholic Public Domain Version and also the two pillars, the one sea, and the bases which Solomon had made for the temple of the Lord. The brass of all these items was beyond measure. New American Bible The two columns, the one bronze sea, and the stands, which Solomon had made for the house of the LORD—the weight in bronze of all these articles was never calculated. New Revised Standard Version As for the two pillars, the one sea, and the stands, which Solomon had made for the house of the LORD, the bronze of all these vessels was beyond weighing. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThe two pillars, one sea, and the bases which King Solomon had made for the house of the LORD; the weight of the brass of all these vessels was beyond calculation. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated The two pillars and one sea and the basin that King Solomon made for the house of LORD JEHOVAH, and there was no weight measure for the brass of these vessels and those pillars. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917The two pillars, the one sea, and the bases, which Solomon had made for the house of the LORD; the brass of all these vessels was without weight. Brenton Septuagint Translation Two pillars, and one sea, and the bases which Solomon made for the house of the Lord: there was no weight of the brass of all the vessels. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Temple Destroyed…15The captain of the guard also took away the censers and sprinkling bowls—anything made of pure gold or fine silver. 16As for the two pillars, the Sea, and the movable stands that Solomon had made for the house of the LORD, the weight of the bronze from all these articles was beyond measure. 17Each pillar was eighteen cubits tall. The bronze capital atop one pillar was three cubits high, with a network of bronze pomegranates all around. The second pillar, with its network, was similar.… Cross References 1 Kings 7:15-22 He cast two pillars of bronze, each eighteen cubits high and twelve cubits in circumference. / He also made two capitals of cast bronze to set on top of the pillars, each capital five cubits high. / For the capitals on top of the pillars he made a network of lattice, with wreaths of chainwork, seven for each capital. ... 1 Kings 7:40-45 Additionally, Huram made the pots, shovels, and sprinkling bowls. So Huram finished all the work that he had undertaken for King Solomon in the house of the LORD: / the two pillars; the two bowl-shaped capitals atop the pillars; the two sets of network covering both bowls of the capitals atop the pillars; / the four hundred pomegranates for the two sets of network (two rows of pomegranates for each network covering both the bowl-shaped capitals atop the pillars); ... Jeremiah 52:17-23 Moreover, the Chaldeans broke up the bronze pillars and stands and the bronze Sea in the house of the LORD, and they carried all the bronze to Babylon. / They also took away the pots, shovels, wick trimmers, sprinkling bowls, dishes, and all the articles of bronze used in the temple service. / The captain of the guard also took away the basins, censers, sprinkling bowls, pots, lampstands, pans, and drink offering bowls—anything made of pure gold or fine silver. ... 2 Chronicles 4:12-16 the two pillars; the two bowl-shaped capitals atop the pillars; the two sets of network covering both bowls of the capitals atop the pillars; / the four hundred pomegranates for the two sets of network (two rows of pomegranates for each network covering both the bowl-shaped capitals atop the pillars); / the stands; the basins on the stands; ... Exodus 27:3 Make all its utensils of bronze—its pots for removing ashes, its shovels, its sprinkling bowls, its meat forks, and its firepans. Exodus 38:3 He made all the altar’s utensils of bronze—its pots, shovels, sprinkling bowls, meat forks, and firepans. 1 Kings 6:36 Solomon built the inner courtyard with three rows of dressed stone and one row of trimmed cedar beams. 1 Kings 8:64 On that same day the king consecrated the middle of the courtyard in front of the house of the LORD, and there he offered the burnt offerings, the grain offerings, and the fat of the peace offerings, since the bronze altar before the LORD was too small to contain all these offerings. 2 Chronicles 7:7 Then Solomon consecrated the middle of the courtyard in front of the house of the LORD, and there he offered the burnt offerings and the fat of the peace offerings, since the bronze altar he had made could not hold all these offerings. Jeremiah 27:19-22 For this is what the LORD of Hosts says about the pillars, the sea, the bases, and the rest of the articles that remain in this city, / which Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon did not take when he carried Jeconiah son of Jehoiakim king of Judah into exile from Jerusalem to Babylon, along with all the nobles of Judah and Jerusalem. / Yes, this is what the LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel, says about the articles that remain in the house of the LORD, in the palace of the king of Judah, and in Jerusalem: ... 2 Chronicles 36:18 who carried off everything to Babylon—all the articles of the house of God, both large and small, and the treasures of the house of the LORD and of the king and his officials. Ezra 1:7-11 King Cyrus also brought out the articles belonging to the house of the LORD that Nebuchadnezzar had carried away from Jerusalem and placed in the temple of his gods. / Cyrus king of Persia had them brought out by the hand of Mithredath the treasurer, who counted them out to Sheshbazzar the prince of Judah. / This was the inventory: 30 gold dishes, 1,000 silver dishes, 29 silver utensils, ... Daniel 5:2-3 Under the influence of the wine, Belshazzar gave orders to bring in the gold and silver vessels that Nebuchadnezzar his father had taken from the temple in Jerusalem, so that the king could drink from them, along with his nobles, his wives, and his concubines. / Thus they brought in the gold vessels that had been taken from the temple, the house of God in Jerusalem, and the king drank from them, along with his nobles, his wives, and his concubines. Revelation 11:1-2 Then I was given a measuring rod like a staff and was told, “Go and measure the temple of God and the altar, and count the number of worshipers there. / But exclude the courtyard outside the temple. Do not measure it, because it has been given over to the nations, and they will trample the holy city for 42 months. Matthew 24:1-2 As Jesus left the temple and was walking away, His disciples came up to Him to point out its buildings. / “Do you see all these things?” He replied. “Truly I tell you, not one stone here will be left on another; every one will be thrown down.” Treasury of Scripture 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. one sea. 1 Kings 7:47 And Solomon left all the vessels unweighed, because they were exceeding many: neither was the weight of the brass found out. Jump to Previous Bases Brass Bronze Great House LORD-The Movable Pillars Sea Solomon Stands Temple Vessels Water-Vessel Weighed Weight WheeledJump to Next Bases Brass Bronze Great House LORD-The Movable Pillars Sea Solomon Stands Temple Vessels Water-Vessel Weighed Weight Wheeled2 Kings 25 1. Jerusalem is besieged.4. Zedekiah taken, his sons slain, his eyes put out. 8. Nebuzaradan defaces the city, exiles the remnant, except a few poor laborers; 13. and carries away the treasures. 18. The nobles are slain at Riblah. 22. Gedaliah, who was over those who remained, being slain, the rest flee into Egypt. 27. Evil-Merodach advances Jehoiachin in his court. As for the two pillars The two pillars, named Jachin and Boaz, were significant architectural features of Solomon's Temple, symbolizing strength and stability. These pillars were not only structural but also carried deep spiritual symbolism, representing God's establishment and strength. They are first mentioned in 1 Kings 7:15-22, where their detailed construction is described. The destruction of these pillars by the Babylonians signifies the end of an era and the judgment upon Judah for their disobedience. the Sea and the movable stands that Solomon had made for the house of the LORD the weight of the bronze from all these articles was beyond measure Persons / Places / Events 1. SolomonThe son of King David, Solomon was the king of Israel who built the first temple in Jerusalem, known for its grandeur and the use of precious materials, including bronze. 2. The House of the LORD Refers to Solomon's Temple in Jerusalem, a central place of worship for the Israelites and a symbol of God's presence among His people. 3. The Two Pillars Named Jachin and Boaz, these were significant architectural features of Solomon's Temple, symbolizing strength and stability. 4. The Sea A large basin made of bronze used for ceremonial washing by the priests, representing purity and cleansing. 5. The Stands Movable bronze stands used to support the basins, showcasing the craftsmanship and wealth of Solomon's era. Teaching Points The Transience of Earthly SplendorThe grandeur of Solomon's Temple, with its immeasurable bronze, serves as a reminder that earthly wealth and beauty are temporary. Believers are encouraged to focus on eternal treasures in heaven. The Importance of Worship The temple was central to Israel's worship, symbolizing God's presence. Today, believers are called to be living temples, offering their lives as worship to God. God's Sovereignty in Judgment The destruction of the temple and the loss of its treasures illustrate God's sovereignty and the consequences of Israel's disobedience. It serves as a warning to remain faithful to God's commands. The Role of Craftsmanship in Worship The detailed work in the temple highlights the value of using one's skills and talents for God's glory. Believers are encouraged to dedicate their abilities to serve the Lord. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from 2 Kings 25What is the order of the Bible's books? How many stalls for horses did Solomon have? Forty thousand (I Kings 4:26) Four thousand (2 chronicles 9:25) (Ezra 3:7) Could a newly returned, resource-strapped community realistically acquire and transport large quantities of cedar from Lebanon? How reliable is the account in 2 Chronicles 2:3-16 of extensive trade deals with Tyre, considering limited archaeological evidence?(16) The two pillars, (the) one sea . . .--A nominative absolute. All these vessels . . .--Those just mentioned, the two pillars, &c. Without weight.--A natural hyperbole closely resembling one which we often meet with in Assyrian accounts of the plunder carried off from conquered towns: "spoils without number 1 carried off." Verse 16. - The two pillars (see the comment on ver. 13), one sea - rather, the one sea - and the bases which Solomon had made for the house of the Lord; the brass of all these vessels was without weight; i.e. the quantity of the brass was so large that it was not thought to be worth while to weigh it. When gold and silver vessels were carried off, their weight was carefully taken by the royal scribes or secretaries ('Ancient Monarchies,' vol. 1. p. 476), who placed it on record as a check upon embezzlement or peculation.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew As for the twoשְׁנַ֗יִם (šə·na·yim) Number - md Strong's 8147: Two (a cardinal number) pillars, הָעַמּוּדִ֣ים ׀ (hā·‘am·mū·ḏîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 5982: A column, a stand, platform the הָֽאֶחָד֙ (hā·’e·ḥāḏ) Article | Number - masculine singular Strong's 259: United, one, first Sea, הַיָּ֤ם (hay·yām) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3220: A sea, the Mediterranean Sea, large river, an artifical basin and the movable stands וְהַמְּכֹנ֔וֹת (wə·ham·mə·ḵō·nō·wṯ) Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - feminine plural Strong's 4350: A fixed resting place, base that אֲשֶׁר־ (’ă·šer-) Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that Solomon שְׁלֹמֹ֖ה (šə·lō·mōh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 8010: Solomon -- David's son and successor to his throne had made עָשָׂ֥ה (‘ā·śāh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 6213: To do, make for the house לְבֵ֣ית (lə·ḇêṯ) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1004: A house of the LORD, יְהוָ֑ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel {the weight} of the bronze לִנְחֹ֖שֶׁת (lin·ḥō·šeṯ) Preposition-l | Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 5178: Copper, something made of that metal, coin, a fetter, base from all כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every these הָאֵֽלֶּה׃ (hā·’êl·leh) Article | Pronoun - common plural Strong's 428: These, those articles הַכֵּלִ֥ים (hak·kê·lîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 3627: Something prepared, any apparatus [was beyond] measure. מִשְׁקָ֔ל (miš·qāl) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4948: Weight, weighing Links 2 Kings 25:16 NIV2 Kings 25:16 NLT 2 Kings 25:16 ESV 2 Kings 25:16 NASB 2 Kings 25:16 KJV 2 Kings 25:16 BibleApps.com 2 Kings 25:16 Biblia Paralela 2 Kings 25:16 Chinese Bible 2 Kings 25:16 French Bible 2 Kings 25:16 Catholic Bible OT History: 2 Kings 25:16 The two pillars the one sea (2Ki iiKi ii ki 2 kg 2kg) |
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