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1 Kings 7:49

1 Kings 7:49
And the candlesticks of pure gold, five on the right side, and five on the left, before the oracle, with the flowers, and the lamps, and the tongs of gold,

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

And the bowls,.... To keep the oil in:

and the snuffers; to trim the lamps with; though some interpret the word of musical instruments, as the Targum, of psalteries:

and the basins; which were to…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

1 Kings 7:49-50

See the notes to Exo 25:31-38. The “bowls” of 1Ki 7:50 were the “bowls” for the tables Exo 37:16, large vases containing oil for the lamps.

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

1 Kings 7:48-51

Here is, 1. The making of the gold work of the temple, which it seems was done last, for with it the work of the house of God ended. All within doors was gold, and all made new (except the ark, with…