Barnes' Notes on 1 Kings 7:40

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Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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Lavers - Rather, according to the true reading, “pots.” (Compare 1 Kings 7:45; 2 Chronicles 4:16.) The “pots” were the caldrons in which it was usual to boil the peace-offerings. See 1 Samuel 2:13-14, return to 'Top of Page'

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