2 Chronicles 3:17
And he reared up the pillars before the temple, one on the right hand, and the other on the left; and called the name of that on the right hand Jachin, and the name of that on the left Boaz.
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Methodist theologian, 1762–1832
Adam Clarke
He reared up the pillars - "The name of that on the right hand was Jachin, because the kingdom of the house of David was established; and the name of the left was Boaz, from the name of Boaz the…
Here is an account of 1. The two cherubim, which were set up in the holy of holies. There were two already over the ark, which covered the mercy-seat with their wings; these were small ones. Now that…
Academic commentary, 1882–1921
Cambridge Bible
he reared up R.V. he set up (as in 1Ki 7:21).
Jachin … Boaz R.V. mg. translates the two words; Jachin"he shall establish," Boazperhaps "In it is strength." LXX. gives Κατόρθωσις ("setting up") and…