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20 So also the capitals on the two pillars—close to the belly next to the netting were the pomegranates in rows of 200 around both capitals.

21 Thus he set up the pillars at the porticos of the Temple. He set up the right pillar and named it Jachin, and he set up the left pillar and named it Boaz. [a] 22 On the top of the pillars was lily design. So the work of the pillars was finished.

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  1. 1 Kings 7:22 Meaning, He Will Establish and In Him is Strength.

20 On the capitals of both pillars, above the bowl-shaped part next to the network, were the two hundred pomegranates(A) in rows all around. 21 He erected the pillars at the portico of the temple. The pillar to the south he named Jakin[a] and the one to the north Boaz.[b](B) 22 The capitals on top were in the shape of lilies. And so the work on the pillars(C) was completed.

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Kings 7:21 Jakin probably means he establishes.
  2. 1 Kings 7:21 Boaz probably means in him is strength.