1 Kings 7:17

And nets of checker work, and wreaths of chain work, for the chapiters which were upon the top of the pillars; seven for the one chapiter, and seven for the other chapiter.

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Other Translations for 1 Kings 7:17

BSB
For the capitals on top of the pillars he made a network of lattice, with wreaths of chainwork, seven for each capital.
AKJV
And nets of checker work, and wreaths of chain work, for the capitals which were on the top of the pillars; seven for the one capital, and seven for the other capital.
CPDV
And there was something like a network of chains, woven together in a wonderful manner. Both heads of the columns were cast, and seven rows of little nets traversed one head, and seven little nets were on the other head.
ERV
There were nets of checker work, and wreaths of chain work, for the chapiters which were upon the top of the pillars; seven for the one chapiter, and seven for the other chapiter.
NHEB
There were nets of checker work, and wreaths of chain work, for the capitals which were on the top of the pillars; seven for the one capital, and seven for the other capital.
SMT
Lattices of net work, festoons of chain work for the crown which was upon the head of the pillars; seven for the one crown and seven for the second crown.

Commentary for 1 Kings 7:17

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Overview of 1 Kings 7:17
Summary
Chain lattice adorned capital tops decoratively
Place
Jerusalem
Event
Decorative patterns added
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
History