1 Kings 7:37 Study Bible: In this way, he made the ten bases: all of them had one casting, one measure, and one form.

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In this way he made the ten stands, each with the same casting, dimensions, and shape.

In this way he made the ten stands
The ten stands refer to the bases for the bronze lavers used in Solomon's Temple. These stands were part of the temple's furnishings, crafted by Hiram of Tyre, a skilled artisan. The number ten often symbolizes completeness or divine order in the Bible, reflecting the thoroughness and precision in the temple's construction. The stands were essential for the priests' ritual purification, highlighting the importance of cleanliness and holiness in worship.

each with the same casting
The uniformity in casting indicates meticulous craftsmanship and attention to detail. This reflects the order and precision that characterized Solomon's reign and the temple's construction. The use of bronze, a durable and valuable material, signifies strength and endurance, qualities associated with God's eternal nature. The consistency in casting also underscores the unity and harmony intended for the temple, a place where God's presence would dwell among His people.

dimensions, and shape
The specific dimensions and shape of the stands were likely designed to fit the temple's overall architectural plan, ensuring functionality and aesthetic harmony. This attention to detail mirrors the divine instructions given for the construction of the Tabernacle in Exodus, where God provided precise measurements. The design of the stands may also symbolize the order and beauty of God's creation, reflecting His character and the intended order of worship.

Persons / Places / Events

1. Solomon
The king of Israel who commissioned the building of the temple and its furnishings, including the ten stands mentioned in this verse.

2. Hiram
A skilled craftsman from Tyre, who was brought to work on the temple's bronze work, including the stands.

3. The Temple in Jerusalem
The central place of worship for the Israelites, where these stands were placed as part of the temple furnishings.

4. The Ten Stands
Bronze stands used to support the basins in the temple, each crafted with identical design and dimensions.

5. The Casting Process
The method used to create the stands, emphasizing uniformity and precision in their construction.

Teaching Points

Uniformity in Worship
The identical nature of the ten stands signifies the importance of order and consistency in worship. Just as the stands were uniform, our worship should be consistent and aligned with God's standards.

Craftsmanship and Excellence
The detailed work of Hiram and the casting of the stands remind us of the value of using our God-given talents with excellence for His glory. We should strive for quality in all we do for the Lord.

Symbolism of the Temple
The temple and its furnishings, including the stands, symbolize God's presence among His people. As believers, we are called to be living temples, reflecting His presence in our lives.

Attention to Detail
The meticulous design of the stands reflects God's attention to detail. In our spiritual lives, we should pay attention to the details of our faith, ensuring that every aspect aligns with God's Word.

Legacy of Faith
Solomon's temple, with its carefully crafted furnishings, serves as a legacy of faith. We are encouraged to build a legacy of faith that honors God and impacts future generations.

Bible Study Questions

1. How does the uniformity of the ten stands reflect the nature of worship that God desires from us today?

2. In what ways can we apply the principle of excellence in craftsmanship to our own service to God?

3. How does the concept of believers as God's temple challenge us to live out our faith daily?

4. What are some "details" in our spiritual lives that we might overlook, and how can we ensure they align with God's Word?

5. How can we build a legacy of faith in our families and communities, similar to the legacy of Solomon's temple?

Connections to Other Scriptures

Exodus 31
This chapter describes Bezalel and Oholiab, who were filled with the Spirit of God to craft the tabernacle's furnishings, paralleling Hiram's role in Solomon's temple.

2 Chronicles 4
Provides a parallel account of the temple furnishings, including the ten stands, highlighting their importance in temple worship.

1 Corinthians 3
Discusses the concept of believers as God's temple, drawing a spiritual parallel to the physical temple and its furnishings.

Sermons

The Lotus

W. Balgarnie.

People

Boaz, David, Hiram, Huram, Jachin, Naphtali, Pharaoh, Solomon

Places

Hall of Judgment, Hall of Pillars, Hall of the Throne, House of the Forest of Lebanon, Jordan River, Most Holy Place, Succoth, Tyre, Zarethan

Topics

Alike, Bases, Cast, Casting, Design, Form, Identical, Manner, Measure, Molds, Shape, Size, Stands, Ten, Thus

Dictionary of Bible Themes

1 Kings 7:37

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1 Kings 7:13-50

1 Kings 7:27-37

1 Kings 7:34-37

Library

Gadara
There was a double Gadara. One at the shore of the Mediterranean sea: that was first called Gezer, 1 Kings 9:15. In Josephus, "Simon destroyed the city Gazara, and Joppe, and Jamnia."--And in the Book of the Maccabees, "And he fortified Joppe, which is on the sea, and Gazara, which is on the borders of Azotus." At length, according to the idiom of the Syrian dialect, Zain passed into Daleth; and instead of Gazara, it was called Gadara. Hence Strabo, after the mention of Jamnia, saith, "and there …
John Lightfoot—From the Talmud and Hebraica

Hiram, the Inspired Artificer
BY REV. W. J. TOWNSEND, D.D. The Temple of Solomon was the crown of art in the old world. There were temples on a larger scale, and of more massive construction, but the enormous masses of masonry of the oldest nations were not comparable with the artistic grace, the luxurious adornments, and the harmonious proportions of this glorious House of God. David had laid up money and material for the great work, but he was not permitted to carry it out. He was a man of war, and blood-stained hands were …
George Milligan—Men of the Bible; Some Lesser-Known

Whether any Preparation and Disposition for Grace is Required on Man's Part?
Objection 1: It would seem that no preparation or disposition for grace is required on man's part, since, as the Apostle says (Rom. 4:4), "To him that worketh, the reward is not reckoned according to grace, but according to debt." Now a man's preparation by free-will can only be through some operation. Hence it would do away with the notion of grace. Objection 2: Further, whoever is going on sinning, is not preparing himself to have grace. But to some who are going on sinning grace is given, as is …
Saint Thomas Aquinas—Summa Theologica

A Discourse of the House and Forest of Lebanon
OF THE HOUSE OF THE FOREST OF LEBANON. ADVERTISEMENT BY THE EDITOR. That part of Palestine in which the celebrated mountains of Lebanon are situated, is the border country adjoining Syria, having Sidon for its seaport, and Land, nearly adjoining the city of Damascus, on the north. This metropolitan city of Syria, and capital of the kingdom of Damascus, was strongly fortified; and during the border conflicts it served as a cover to the Assyrian army. Bunyan, with great reason, supposes that, to keep …
John Bunyan—The Works of John Bunyan Volumes 1-3

Adam and Zaretan, Joshua 3
I suspect a double error in some maps, while they place these two towns in Perea; much more, while they place them at so little a distance. We do not deny, indeed, that the city Adam was in Perea; but Zaretan was not so. Of Adam is mention, Joshua 3:16; where discourse is had of the cutting-off, or cutting in two, the waters of Jordan, that they might afford a passage to Israel; The waters rose up upon a heap afar off in Adam. For the textual reading "In Adam," the marginal hath "From Adam." You …
John Lightfoot—From the Talmud and Hebraica

That the Ruler Should be a Near Neighbour to Every one in Compassion, and Exalted Above all in Contemplation.
The ruler should be a near neighbour to every one in sympathy, and exalted above all in contemplation, so that through the bowels of loving-kindness he may transfer the infirmities of others to himself, and by loftiness of speculation transcend even himself in his aspiration after the invisible; lest either in seeking high things he despise the weak things of his neighbours, or in suiting himself to the weak things of his neighbours he relinquish his aspiration after high things. For hence it is …
Leo the Great—Writings of Leo the Great

Kings
The book[1] of Kings is strikingly unlike any modern historical narrative. Its comparative brevity, its curious perspective, and-with some brilliant exceptions--its relative monotony, are obvious to the most cursory perusal, and to understand these things is, in large measure, to understand the book. It covers a period of no less than four centuries. Beginning with the death of David and the accession of Solomon (1 Kings i., ii.) it traverses his reign with considerable fulness (1 Kings iii.-xi.), …
John Edgar McFadyen—Introduction to the Old Testament

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