31 On the inside of the stand there was an opening that had a circular frame one cubit[a] deep. This opening was round, and with its basework it measured a cubit and a half.[b] Around its opening there was engraving. The panels of the stands were square, not round. 32 The four wheels were under the panels, and the axles of the wheels were attached to the stand. The diameter of each wheel was a cubit and a half. 33 The wheels were made like chariot wheels; the axles, rims, spokes and hubs were all of cast metal.

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Kings 7:31 That is, about 18 inches or about 45 centimeters
  2. 1 Kings 7:31 That is, about 2 1/4 feet or about 68 centimeters; also in verse 32

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