19 And the chapiters that were on the top of the pillars were after [a]lily work in the porch, four cubits.

20 And the chapiters upon the two pillars had also above, [b]over against the belly [c]within the network pomegranates: for two hundred pomegranates were in the two ranks about upon [d]either of the chapiters.

21 And he set up the pillars in the [e]porch of the Temple. And when he had set up the right pillar, he called the name thereof [f]Jachin: and when he had set up the left pillar, he called the name thereof [g]Boaz.

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Kings 7:19 As was seen commonly wrought in costly porches.
  2. 1 Kings 7:20 Or, round about the midst.
  3. 1 Kings 7:20 Or, bound.
  4. 1 Kings 7:20 Hebrew, the second.
  5. 1 Kings 7:21 Which was in the inner court between the Temple and the oracle.
  6. 1 Kings 7:21 That is, he will stablish, to wit, his promise toward this house.
  7. 1 Kings 7:21 That is, in strength: meaning the power thereof shall continue.

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