2 Chronicles 3:15
2 Chronicles 3:15 in Multiple Translations
In front of the temple he made two pillars, which together were thirty-five cubits high, each with a capital on top measuring five cubits.
Also he made before the house two pillars of thirty and five cubits high, and the chapiter that was on the top of each of them was five cubits.
Also he made before the house two pillars of thirty and five cubits high, and the capital that was on the top of each of them was five cubits.
And in front of the house he made two pillars, thirty-five cubits high, with crowns on the tops of them, five cubits high.
He made two columns for the front of the Temple, thirty-five cubits high, each having a capital five cubits high.
And he made before the house two pillars of fiue and thirtie cubites hie: and the chapiter that was vpon the top of eche of them, was fiue cubites.
And he maketh at the front of the house two pillars, thirty and five cubits in length, and the ornament that [is] on their heads five cubits.
Also he made before the house two pillars thirty-five cubits high, and the capital that was on the top of each of them was five cubits.
Also he made before the house two pillars of thirty and five cubits high, and the capital that was on the top of each of them was five cubits.
He made also before the doors of the temple two pillars, which were five and thirty cubits high: and their chapiters were five cubits.
They made two bronze pillars and put them at the entrance of the temple. They were each 27 feet high. Each had a top over it that was 7-1/2 feet high.
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2 Chronicles 3:15 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יַּ֜עַשׂ
לִ/פְנֵ֤י
הַ/בַּ֨יִת֙
עַמּוּדִ֣ים
שְׁנַ֔יִם
אַמּ֕וֹת
שְׁלֹשִׁ֥ים
וְ/חָמֵ֖שׁ
אֹ֑רֶךְ
וְ/הַ/צֶּ֥פֶת
אֲשֶׁר
עַל
רֹאשׁ֖/וֹ
אַמּ֥וֹת
חָמֵֽשׁ
וַ/יַּ֜עַשׂ
ʻâsâh
H6213
to make
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
לִ/פְנֵ֤י
pânîym
H6440
face
Prep | N-cp
הַ/בַּ֨יִת֙
bayith
H1004
place
Art | N-ms
עַמּוּדִ֣ים
ʻammûwd
H5982
pillar
N-mp
שְׁנַ֔יִם
shᵉnayim
H8147
two
Adj
אַמּ֕וֹת
ʼammâh
H520
cubit
N-fp
שְׁלֹשִׁ֥ים
shᵉlôwshîym
H7970
thirty
Adj
וְ/חָמֵ֖שׁ
châmêsh
H2568
five
Conj | Adj
אֹ֑רֶךְ
ʼôrek
H753
length
N-ms
וְ/הַ/צֶּ֥פֶת
tsepheth
H6858
capital
Conj | Art | N-ms
אֲשֶׁר
ʼăsher
H834
which
Rel
עַל
ʻal
H5921
upon
Prep
רֹאשׁ֖/וֹ
rôʼsh
H7218
head
N-ms | Suff
אַמּ֥וֹת
ʼammâh
H520
cubit
N-fp
חָמֵֽשׁ
châmêsh
H2568
five
Adj
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Hebrew Word Reference — 2 Chronicles 3:15
וַ/יַּ֜עַשׂ
ʻâsâh
H6213
"to make"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
This verb means to make or do something, and is used over 2,600 times in the Bible. It is first used in Genesis 1:7 to describe God's creation of the world and is also used in Exodus 31:5 to describe the work of skilled craftsmen.
Definition: : make(OBJECT) 1) to do, fashion, accomplish, make 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to do, work, make, produce 1a1a) to do 1a1b) to work 1a1c) to deal (with) 1a1d) to act, act with effect, effect 1a2) to make 1a2a) to make 1a2b) to produce 1a2c) to prepare 1a2d) to make (an offering) 1a2e) to attend to, put in order 1a2f) to observe, celebrate 1a2g) to acquire (property) 1a2h) to appoint, ordain, institute 1a2i) to bring about 1a2j) to use 1a2k) to spend, pass 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be done 1b2) to be made 1b3) to be produced 1b4) to be offered 1b5) to be observed 1b6) to be used 1c) (Pual) to be made
Usage: Occurs in 2286 OT verses. KJV: accomplish, advance, appoint, apt, be at, become, bear, bestow, bring forth, bruise, be busy, [idiom] certainly, have the charge of, commit, deal (with), deck, [phrase] displease, do, (ready) dress(-ed), (put in) execute(-ion), exercise, fashion, [phrase] feast, (fight-) ing man, [phrase] finish, fit, fly, follow, fulfill, furnish, gather, get, go about, govern, grant, great, [phrase] hinder, hold (a feast), [idiom] indeed, [phrase] be industrious, [phrase] journey, keep, labour, maintain, make, be meet, observe, be occupied, offer, [phrase] officer, pare, bring (come) to pass, perform, pracise, prepare, procure, provide, put, requite, [idiom] sacrifice, serve, set, shew, [idiom] sin, spend, [idiom] surely, take, [idiom] thoroughly, trim, [idiom] very, [phrase] vex, be (warr-) ior, work(-man), yield, use. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 34:19; Exodus 18:24.
לִ/פְנֵ֤י
pânîym
H6440
"face"
Prep | N-cp
This word means face or presence, like being in front of someone or something. It's used in many contexts, like in Genesis, Exodus, and Psalms, to describe interactions and relationships.
Definition: : face 1) face 1a) face, faces 1b) presence, person 1c) face (of seraphim or cherubim) 1d) face (of animals) 1e) face, surface (of ground) 1f) as adv of loc/temp 1f1) before and behind, toward, in front of, forward, formerly, from beforetime, before 1g) with prep 1g1) in front of, before, to the front of, in the presence of, in the face of, at the face or front of, from the presence of, from before, from before the face of
Usage: Occurs in 1891 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] accept, a-(be-) fore(-time), against, anger, [idiom] as (long as), at, [phrase] battle, [phrase] because (of), [phrase] beseech, countenance, edge, [phrase] employ, endure, [phrase] enquire, face, favour, fear of, for, forefront(-part), form(-er time, -ward), from, front, heaviness, [idiom] him(-self), [phrase] honourable, [phrase] impudent, [phrase] in, it, look(-eth) (-s), [idiom] me, [phrase] meet, [idiom] more than, mouth, of, off, (of) old (time), [idiom] on, open, [phrase] out of, over against, the partial, person, [phrase] please, presence, propect, was purposed, by reason of, [phrase] regard, right forth, [phrase] serve, [idiom] shewbread, sight, state, straight, [phrase] street, [idiom] thee, [idiom] them(-selves), through ([phrase] -out), till, time(-s) past, (un-) to(-ward), [phrase] upon, upside ([phrase] down), with(-in, [phrase] -stand), [idiom] ye, [idiom] you. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 43:31; Exodus 30:16.
הַ/בַּ֨יִת֙
bayith
H1004
"place"
Art | N-ms
The Hebrew word for house refers to a dwelling place, including a family home, temple, or even the human body. It appears in various contexts, such as the temple in Jerusalem or the household of a family. In the Bible, it is often used to describe a place of worship or a family's living space.
Definition: nm place, origin, between
Usage: Occurs in 1712 OT verses. KJV: court, daughter, door, [phrase] dungeon, family, [phrase] forth of, [idiom] great as would contain, hangings, home(born), (winter) house(-hold), inside(-ward), palace, place, [phrase] prison, [phrase] steward, [phrase] tablet, temple, web, [phrase] within(-out). See also: Genesis 6:14; Exodus 8:5; Numbers 1:45.
עַמּוּדִ֣ים
ʻammûwd
H5982
"pillar"
N-mp
In the Bible, this Hebrew word refers to a pillar or column, often used as a symbol of strength or support. It can also describe a platform or a stand, like a column of smoke rising into the air. The word is used in various contexts, including architecture and nature.
Definition: 1) pillar, column 1a) pillar 1b) column, upright 1c) column (of smoke)
Usage: Occurs in 84 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] apiece, pillar. See also: Exodus 13:21; 1 Kings 7:3; Psalms 75:4.
שְׁנַ֔יִם
shᵉnayim
H8147
"two"
Adj
The Hebrew word for the number two appears in Genesis and Exodus, describing pairs and dualities. It can also mean double or twice. In the Bible, it is often used to describe things that come in twos, like two witnesses or two tablets.
Definition: 1) two 1a) two (the cardinal number) 1a1) two, both, double, twice 1b) second (the ordinal number) 1c) in combination with other numbers 1d) both (a dual number)
Usage: Occurs in 646 OT verses. KJV: both, couple, double, second, twain, [phrase] twelfth, [phrase] twelve, [phrase] twenty (sixscore) thousand, twice, two. See also: Genesis 1:16; Exodus 30:4; Numbers 13:23.
אַמּ֕וֹת
ʼammâh
H520
"cubit"
N-fp
A cubit is a unit of measurement, about the length of a forearm, used in the Bible to describe the size of objects like the Ark of the Covenant in Exodus. It is also used to describe a foundation or a door-base.
Definition: cubit-a measure of distance (the forearm), roughly 18 in (. 5m). There are several cubits used in the OT, the cubit of a man or common cubit (De 3:11), the legal cubit or cubit of the sanctuary (Eze 40:5) plus others. See a Bible Dictionary for a complete treatment. Aramaic equivalent: am.mah (אַמָּה "cubit" H0521)
Usage: Occurs in 132 OT verses. KJV: cubit, [phrase] hundred (by exchange for H3967 (מֵאָה)), measure, post. See also: Genesis 6:15; 2 Chronicles 3:3; Isaiah 6:4.
שְׁלֹשִׁ֥ים
shᵉlôwshîym
H7970
"thirty"
Adj
Thirty is the meaning of this Hebrew word, which can also be used as an ordinal to describe something as thirtieth. It is used to count quantities in the Bible.
Definition: thirty, thirtieth Aramaic equivalent: te.la.tin (תְּלָתִין "thirty" H8533)
Usage: Occurs in 163 OT verses. KJV: thirty, thirtieth. Compare H7991 (שָׁלִישׁ). See also: Genesis 5:3; 1 Samuel 11:8; Jeremiah 38:10.
וְ/חָמֵ֖שׁ
châmêsh
H2568
"five"
Conj | Adj
This Hebrew word simply means the number five. It is used throughout the Bible to describe quantities of five, such as five loaves of bread in Matthew 14:17. It can also mean a multiple of five.
Definition: 1) five 1a) five (cardinal number) 1b) a multiple of five (with another number) 1c) fifth (ordinal number)
Usage: Occurs in 272 OT verses. KJV: fif(-teen), fifth, five ([idiom] apiece). See also: Genesis 5:6; Numbers 31:45; Ezra 2:66.
אֹ֑רֶךְ
ʼôrek
H753
"length"
N-ms
Length can refer to physical distance or a long period of time, and also to patience and self-restraint, like waiting forever for something to happen.
Definition: 1) length 1a) physical length 1b) of time 2) forbearance, self-restraint (of patience)
Usage: Occurs in 90 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] forever, length, long. See also: Genesis 6:15; Psalms 93:5; Psalms 21:5.
וְ/הַ/צֶּ֥פֶת
tsepheth
H6858
"capital"
Conj | Art | N-ms
This word means the capital of a column, referring to the top part of a pillar. It is used to describe architectural features in the Bible, such as the Temple in Jerusalem.
Definition: plated capital (of pillar)
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: chapiter. See also: 2 Chronicles 3:15.
אֲשֶׁר
ʼăsher
H834
"which"
Rel
This Hebrew word is a conjunction that connects ideas and events in the Bible, like in the book of Genesis, where it's used to describe the relationship between God and His creation.
Definition: A: 1) (relative part.) 1a) which, who 1b) that which 2) (conj) 2a) that (in obj clause) 2b) when 2c) since 2d) as 2e) conditional if B: Beth+ 1) in (that) which 2) (adv) 2a) where 3) (conj) 3a) in that, inasmuch as 3b) on account of C: Mem+ 1) from (or than) that which 2) from (the place) where 3) from (the fact) that, since D: Kaph+ 1) (conj.), according as, as, when 1a) according to that which, according as, as 1b) with a causal force: in so far as, since 1c) with a temporal force: when
Usage: Occurs in 4440 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] after, [idiom] alike, as (soon as), because, [idiom] every, for, [phrase] forasmuch, [phrase] from whence, [phrase] how(-soever), [idiom] if, (so) that ((thing) which, wherein), [idiom] though, [phrase] until, [phrase] whatsoever, when, where ([phrase] -as, -in, -of, -on, -soever, -with), which, whilst, [phrase] whither(-soever), who(-m, -soever, -se). As it is indeclinable, it is often accompanied by the personal pronoun expletively, used to show the connection. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 20:9; Genesis 31:16.
עַל
ʻal
H5921
"upon"
Prep
This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.
Definition: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative)
Usage: Occurs in 4493 OT verses. KJV: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, [idiom] as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, [idiom] both and, by (reason of), [idiom] had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-) on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, [idiom] with. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 24:13; Genesis 41:33.
רֹאשׁ֖/וֹ
rôʼsh
H7218
"head"
N-ms | Suff
This Hebrew word means chief or prince, and is used to describe leaders in the Bible, such as in the book of 1 Samuel. It signifies a position of authority and importance.
Definition: : head 1) head, top, summit, upper part, chief, total, sum, height, front, beginning 1a) head (of man, animals) 1b) top, tip (of mountain) 1c) height (of stars) 1d) chief, head (of man, city, nation, place, family, priest) 1e) head, front, beginning 1f) chief, choicest, best 1g) head, division, company, band 1h) sum
Usage: Occurs in 547 OT verses. KJV: band, beginning, captain, chapiter, chief(-est place, man, things), company, end, [idiom] every (man), excellent, first, forefront, (be-)head, height, (on) high(-est part, (priest)), [idiom] lead, [idiom] poor, principal, ruler, sum, top. See also: Genesis 2:10; Numbers 17:18; 2 Samuel 4:7.
אַמּ֥וֹת
ʼammâh
H520
"cubit"
N-fp
A cubit is a unit of measurement, about the length of a forearm, used in the Bible to describe the size of objects like the Ark of the Covenant in Exodus. It is also used to describe a foundation or a door-base.
Definition: cubit-a measure of distance (the forearm), roughly 18 in (. 5m). There are several cubits used in the OT, the cubit of a man or common cubit (De 3:11), the legal cubit or cubit of the sanctuary (Eze 40:5) plus others. See a Bible Dictionary for a complete treatment. Aramaic equivalent: am.mah (אַמָּה "cubit" H0521)
Usage: Occurs in 132 OT verses. KJV: cubit, [phrase] hundred (by exchange for H3967 (מֵאָה)), measure, post. See also: Genesis 6:15; 2 Chronicles 3:3; Isaiah 6:4.
חָמֵֽשׁ
châmêsh
H2568
"five"
Adj
This Hebrew word simply means the number five. It is used throughout the Bible to describe quantities of five, such as five loaves of bread in Matthew 14:17. It can also mean a multiple of five.
Definition: 1) five 1a) five (cardinal number) 1b) a multiple of five (with another number) 1c) fifth (ordinal number)
Usage: Occurs in 272 OT verses. KJV: fif(-teen), fifth, five ([idiom] apiece). See also: Genesis 5:6; Numbers 31:45; Ezra 2:66.
Study Notes — 2 Chronicles 3:15
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- Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 3:15
- Cambridge Bible on 2 Chronicles 3:15
- Barnes' Notes on 2 Chronicles 3:15
Context — The Veil and Pillars
13So the total wingspan of these cherubim was twenty cubits. They stood on their feet, facing the main room.
14He made the veil of blue, purple, and crimson yarn and fine linen, with cherubim woven into it.
15In front of the temple he made two pillars, which together were thirty-five cubits high, each with a capital on top measuring five cubits.
16He made interwoven chains and put them on top of the pillars. He made a hundred pomegranates and fastened them into the chainwork. 17Then he set up the pillars in front of the temple, one on the south and one on the north. The pillar on the south he named Jachin, and the pillar on the north he named Boaz.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | 1 Kings 7:15–24 | He cast two pillars of bronze, each eighteen cubits high and twelve cubits in circumference. He also made two capitals of cast bronze to set on top of the pillars, each capital five cubits high. For the capitals on top of the pillars he made a network of lattice, with wreaths of chainwork, seven for each capital. Likewise, he made the pillars with two rows of pomegranates around each grating to cover each capital atop the pillars. And the capitals atop the pillars in the portico were shaped like lilies, four cubits high. On the capitals of both pillars, just above the rounded projection next to the network, were the two hundred pomegranates in rows encircling each capital. Thus he set up the pillars at the portico of the temple. The pillar to the south he named Jachin, and the pillar to the north he named Boaz. And the tops of the pillars were shaped like lilies. So the work of the pillars was completed. He also made the Sea of cast metal. It was circular in shape, measuring ten cubits from rim to rim, five cubits in height, and thirty cubits in circumference. Below the rim, ornamental buds encircled it, ten per cubit all the way around the Sea, cast in two rows as a part of the Sea. |
| 2 | Jeremiah 52:20–23 | As for the two pillars, the Sea, the twelve bronze bulls under it, and the movable stands that King Solomon had made for the house of the LORD, the weight of the bronze from all these articles was beyond measure. Each pillar was eighteen cubits tall and twelve cubits in circumference; each was hollow, four fingers thick. The bronze capital atop one pillar was five cubits high, with a network of bronze pomegranates all around. The second pillar, with its pomegranates, was similar. Each capital had ninety-six pomegranates on the sides, and a total of a hundred pomegranates were above the surrounding network. |
2 Chronicles 3:15 Summary
The two pillars in front of the temple, named Jachin and Boaz, were a remarkable sight, standing thirty-five cubits tall and adorned with five-cubit capitals. These pillars may have symbolized God's strength and presence, reminding the people of His covenant with them, similar to the promises in Deuteronomy 31:6. Just as the pillars stood firm in front of the temple, we can stand firm in our faith, trusting in God's power and presence in our lives, as seen in Psalm 46:1. By reflecting on the significance of these pillars, we can deepen our understanding of God's character and our place in His plan.
Frequently Asked Questions
What were the two pillars in front of the temple for?
The two pillars, named Jachin and Boaz, were likely symbolic of God's presence and strength, as seen in 2 Chronicles 3:17, and may have also served as a reminder of God's covenant with His people, similar to the pillars in Exodus 24:4.
How tall were the pillars in front of the temple?
According to 2 Chronicles 3:15, the two pillars together were thirty-five cubits high, with each pillar having a capital on top measuring five cubits, which is an impressive structure that would have been a notable feature of the temple.
What is the significance of the pillars' capitals?
The capitals on top of the pillars, measuring five cubits, may have been decorative and symbolic of God's glory and majesty, similar to the ornate decorations in the temple, as described in 1 Kings 6:23-28.
Are there any other references to pillars in the Bible?
Yes, pillars are mentioned in other parts of the Bible, such as in Genesis 19:26, where Lot's wife is turned into a pillar of salt, and in Revelation 3:12, where the overcomer is promised to be made a pillar in the temple of God.
Reflection Questions
- What does the presence of these pillars in front of the temple reveal about God's character and desire for His people?
- How do the pillars' names, Jachin and Boaz, reflect the themes of strength and stability in our walk with God?
- In what ways can we, like the pillars, be a symbol of God's presence and strength in our communities and world?
- What can we learn from the careful attention to detail in the construction of the pillars and the temple, and how can we apply this to our own lives and service to God?
Gill's Exposition on 2 Chronicles 3:15
[See comments on 2 Chronicles 3:1].
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 3:15
Before the house, i.e. before the holy house, or before the temple as this is explained, , lest it should be understood of the most holy house, of which he had spoken before. Thirty and five cubits high, to wit, both of them; of which See Poole "".
Trapp's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 3:15
2 Chronicles 3:15 Also he made before the house two pillars of thirty and five cubits high, and the chapiter that [was] on the top of each of them [was] five cubits.Ver. 15. Also he made before the house two pillars.] These were cast by Hiram, as great ordnance are now-a-days, round and hollow. See on 1 Kings 7:15.
Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 3:15
(d) THE TWO BRONZE PILLARS IN THE PORCH (2 Chronicles 3:15-17). Comp. 1 Kings 7:15-22. (15) Before the house.—Before the holy place, in the porch. Two pillars of thirty and five cubits high.—Two pillars thirty and five cubits in length. 1 Kings 7:15 says “eighteen cubits,” so also 2 Kings 25:17; Jeremiah 52:21; and no doubt correctly. Of the versions, the LXX. and Vulg. have “thirty-five;” the Syriac and Arabic, “eighteen.” The chapiter—i.e., the capital. French, chapitre. Literally, the ornament. 1 Kings 7:16 has “the crown; “so 2 Chronicles 4:12.
Cambridge Bible on 2 Chronicles 3:15
15–17 (= 1 Kings 7:15-22). The Pillars Jachin and Boaz 15. before the house two pillars] Cp. 1 Kings 7:21, he set up the pillars at the porch of the temple, and Jeremiah 52:17 (translate, the pillars … that belonged to the house). These pillars were immediately in front of the porch, but (it seems) detached from it. They were cast in brass (2 Chronicles 4:11-17), were hollow (Jeremiah 52:21), and were crowned with “chapiters” (capitals) in shape like bowls (1 Kings 7:41). The dimensions of the pillars (without the chapiters) are variously given thus:— Ch 3:15(Heb.) length 35 cubits. Ch 3:15(LXX.) height (ὕψος) 35 cubits. Jeremiah 52:21(Heb.) height (ὕψος) 18 cubits. Jeremiah 52:21(LXX.) height (ὕψος) 35 cubits. Ki 7:15(Heb. and LXX.) height (ὕψος) 18 cubits. Jeremiah 52:21(Heb. and LXX.) circumference 12 cubits.
Ki 7:15(Heb.) circumference 12 cubits. Ki 7:15(LXX.) circumference 14 cubits. The purpose for which the pillars were erected is not certainly known. The fact that names were given them (2 Chronicles 3:17) suggests that they were symbols, perhaps of the presence of Jehovah; cp. Isaiah 19:19, where a pillar, maηηηbβh, is regarded (equally with an altar) as “a sign and witness unto the Lord.” Such a pillar might sometimes be used as an altar; cp. 1 Chronicles 11:22 (note) and Genesis 28:18; and the “bowls” of the chapiters of Solomon’s two pillars may have been meant to contain something to be burnt in sacrifice. See Robertson Smith, Religion of the Semites, p. 191, note 1, and Additional Note L, where there is an illustration of a coin shewing two detached pillars standing in front of the temple of Aphrodite at Paphos. The two pillars in the temple of Heracles at Tyre, of which Herodotus (2:44) speaks, were perhaps simply votive offerings.
Barnes' Notes on 2 Chronicles 3:15
Of thirty and five cubits - See 1 Kings 7:15 note. Some suppose that there has been a corruption of the number in the present passage.