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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown on 1 Kings 7:49

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Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · 19th-century historical commentary
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candlesticks of pure gold--made, probably, according to the model of that in the tabernacle, which, along with the other articles of furniture, were deposited with due honor, as sacred relics, in the temple. But these seem not to have been used in the temple service; for Solomon made new lavers, tables, and candlesticks, ten of each. (See further regarding the dimensions and furniture of the temple, in 2Ch. 3:1-5:14). Next: 1 Kings Chapter 8
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