2 Chronicles 4
Overview
4:1 The altar of brass;
4:2 The molten sea upon twelve oxen;
4:6 The ten lavers, candlesticks, and tables;
4:9 The courts, and the instruments of brass;
4:19 The instruments of gold. Verse 1 an altar 2 Chronicles 1:5; Exodus 27:1-8; 1 Kings 8:22, 8:64, 9:25; 2 Kings 16:14, 16:15; Ezekiel 43:13-17 Reciprocal Exodus 38:1 - the altar; 2 Samuel 8:8 - exceeding; 2 Chronicles 7:7 - the brazen; 8:12 - on the altar; 15:8 - the altar of the Lord; 29:18 - the altar; 32:12 - one altar; Ezra 3:3 - the altar; Ezekiel 9:2 - beside; 43:16 - twelve cubits Verse 2 a molten sea Exodus 30:18-21; 1 Kings 7:23; Zechariah 13:1; Titus 3:5; Revelation 7:14 brim to brimHeb. his brim to his brimReciprocal 1 Kings 6:29 - carved figures; 2 Kings 25:13 - bases; 1 Chronicles 18:8 - wherewith; 2 Chronicles 4:6 - but the sea; 4:15 - General; Jeremiah 27:19 - the pillars Verse 3 And under 1 Kings 7:24-26; Ezekiel 1:10, 10:14; 1 Corinthians 9:9, 9:10; Revelation 4:7 oxenIn the parallel passage of Kings, instead of bekarim, "oxen," we have pekaim, "knops," in the form of colocynths. - See note on 1 Kings 6:18, and see note on 2 Kings 4:39
which last is supposed by able critics to be the reading which ought to received be here; bekarim, "oxen," being a mistake for pekaim, "knops." Houbigant, however, contends that the words in both places are right; but that bakar does not signify an ox here, but a large kind of grape, according to its meaning in Arabic. But Dr. A. Clarke states that bakar, or bakarat, has no such meaning in Arabic, though the phrase aino lbikri, or "ox-eye," signifies a species of black grape, very large, and of incredible sweetness; that consequently the criticism of this great man is not solid; and that the likeliest method of reconciling the two places is to suppose a change in the letters as above.Reciprocal 1 Kings 7:26 - it contained Verse 4 It stood Matthew 16:18; Ephesians 2:20; Revelation 21:14 three Matthew 28:19, 28:20; Mark 16:15; Luke 24:46, 24:47; Acts 9:15 Reciprocal 1 Kings 7:25 - General Verse 5 with flowers of liliesor, like a lily flowerthree thousand bathsIn the parallel passage, it is said to hold only two thousand baths; which some think may be reconciled by supposing that the quantity of water which was commonly in it was 2,000 baths, but that, if filled up to the top, it would hold 3,000. But, as we have already seen that the Babylonish cubit was less than that of the ancient Hebrews, it might be the same with measures of capacity; so that 2,000 of the ancient Jewish baths might have been equal to 3,000 of those used after the captivity. The Targum cuts the knot: "It received 3,000 baths of dry measure, and held 2,000 of liquid measure." See note on 1 Kings 7:26. 7:26 Reciprocal 7:25 - General; 2 Chronicles 4:21 - the flowers Verse 6 ten lavers Exodus 30:18-21; 1 Kings 7:38, 7:40; Psalm 51:2; 1 Corinthians 6:11; 1 John 1:7 such things as they offered for the burnt offeringHeb. the work of burnt offering, Leviticus 1:9, 1:13; Ezekiel 40:38 but the sea 2 Chronicles 4:2; Exodus 29:4; Habakkuk 3:1, 3:1; Revelation 1:5, 1:6, 7:14 Reciprocal 1 Kings 7:26 - it contained; 7:39 - he set; 2 Chronicles 4:14 - lavers; Jeremiah 52:19 - and the candlesticks Verse 7 ten candlesticks 1 Kings 7:49; 1 Chronicles 28:15; Zechariah 4:2, 4:3, 4:11-14; Matthew 5:14-16; John 8:12; Revelation 1:20 according to Exodus 25:31-40; 1 Chronicles 28:12, 28:19; Habakkuk 3:1 Reciprocal 2 Kings 24:13 - which Solomon; 2 Chronicles 4:20 - the candlesticks; 29:18 - the altar Verse 8 ten tables Exodus 25:23-30, 37:10-16; 1 Kings 7:48; Isaiah 25:6; Ezekiel 44:16; Malachi 1:12; 1 Corinthians 10:21 basinsor, bowls, Jeremiah 52:18, 52:19; Zechariah 14:20 Reciprocal 1 Kings 7:40 - the lavers; 1 Chronicles 28:16 - tables of showbread; 2 Chronicles 29:18 - the showbread; Ezra 1:9 - chargers of gold; Nehemiah 7:70 - basins Verse 9 the court 1 Kings 6:36, 7:12 Reciprocal 2 Chronicles 6:13 - the court; 33:5 - in the two; Psalm 92:13 - in the; Ezekiel 10:5 - outer; 44:1 - the outward Verse 10 1 Kings 7:39
Verse 11 the pots 1 Kings 7:40, 7:45 basinsor, bowlsfinishedHeb. finished to makeReciprocal Exodus 27:3 - his shovels; Numbers 4:12 - General; 1 Kings 7:13 - Hiram; 2 Chronicles 4:16 - pots also; Ezra 1:9 - chargers of gold; Nehemiah 7:70 - basins; Jeremiah 52:18 - the shovels Verse 12 To wit 2 Chronicles 3:15-17 the pommels 1 Kings 7:41 Reciprocal Exodus 28:14 - of wreathen; 1 Kings 7:15 - two pillars; 7:16 - General; 2 Kings 25:13 - pillars; 1 Chronicles 18:8 - wherewith; Jeremiah 52:17 - pillars; 52:22 - with network Verse 13 four hundred Exodus 28:33, 28:34; 1 Kings 7:20, 7:42; Song of Songs 4:13; Jeremiah 52:23 pillarsHeb. face of the pillarsReciprocal Exodus 28:14 - of wreathen; 1 Kings 7:16 - General; 2 Kings 25:13 - pillars; Jeremiah 52:17 - pillars; 52:22 - with network Verse 14 bases 1 Kings 7:27-43 laversor, caldrons, 2 Chronicles 4:6 Reciprocal Exodus 30:18 - a laver; 2 Kings 16:17 - borders; 25:13 - bases; Jeremiah 52:17 - the bases Verse 15 2 Chronicles 4:2-5 Reciprocal Exodus 30:18 - a laver; 2 Kings 16:17 - sea; Jeremiah 52:17 - the bases Verse 16 pots also 2 Chronicles 4:11; Exodus 27:3, 38:3; Zechariah 14:20, 14:21 fleshhooks 1 Samuel 2:13, 2:14; 1 Chronicles 28:17 Huram 1 Kings 7:13, 7:14, 7:45, Hiramhis father 2 Chronicles 2:13 brightHeb. made bright, or scouredReciprocal Numbers 4:12 - General; Jeremiah 52:18 - the shovels Verse 17 clay groundHeb. thicknesses of the groundZeredathah 1 Kings 7:46, Zarthan
Verse 18 the weight 1 Kings 7:47; 1 Chronicles 22:3, 22:14; Jeremiah 52:20 Reciprocal Proverbs 24:4 - General Verse 19 all the vessels 2 Chronicles 36:10, 36:18; 1 Kings 7:48-50; 2 Kings 24:13, 25:13-15; Ezra 1:7-11; Jeremiah 28:3; 52:18, 52:19; Daniel 5:2, 5:3, 5:23 the golden 2 Chronicles 26:16-18; Exodus 30:1-10, 37:25-29; Revelation 8:3, 9:13 the tables Exodus 25:23-30; Leviticus 24:5-8; 1 Chronicles 28:16 Reciprocal Leviticus 24:6 - pure; Numbers 4:12 - General; 4:14 - all the vessels thereof; Ezekiel 41:22 - altar Verse 20 the candlesticks 2 Chronicles 4:7; Exodus 25:31-37 burn after 27:20, 27:21 the oracle 1 Kings 6:5, 6:16, 6:17, 8:6; Psalm 28:2 Reciprocal 1 Kings 6:19 - the oracle; 7:49 - before the oracle; 2 Kings 25:14 - the pots; 1 Chronicles 28:17 - pure gold; 2 Chronicles 5:7 - to the oracle; Zechariah 4:2 - a candlestick; Revelation 4:5 - seven Verse 21 the flowersProbably each branch of the chandelier was made like a plant in flower; and the opening of the flower was either the lamp, or served to support it. 2 Chronicles 4:5; Exodus 25:31-40, 37:20; 1 Kings 6:18, 6:29, 6:35 perfect goldHeb. perfections of gold, That is, the purest and best gold.Reciprocal Exodus 25:38 - the tongs; 1 Kings 7:50 - censers; Ezra 1:9 - chargers of gold Verse 22 snuffers Exodus 37:23; 1 Kings 7:50; 2 Kings 12:13, 25:14; Jeremiah 52:18 basinsor, bowlsthe entryCapellus and others suppose we should read, agreeably to 1 Kings 7:50, "The hinges also of the doors of the inner house," etc.; the word pothoth, "hinges," being mistaken for paithach, "an entry" or "door-way." 6:31, 6:32 Reciprocal Exodus 25:29 - the; 31:6 - that they; Numbers 4:12 - General; 7:14 - spoon; 1 Kings 3:1 - the house; 1 Chronicles 17:12 - He shall; 2 Chronicles 9:3 - the house; Ezra 1:9 - chargers of gold; Ezekiel 41:23 - General; Acts 7:47 - General Verse 1 am brought in all 1 Kings 7:51; 1 Chronicles 22:14, 26:26-28 Reciprocal 2 Kings 11:10 - king David's spears; 1 Chronicles 18:11 - dedicated; 2 Chronicles 5:2 - Then Solomon Verse 2 Then Solomon 2 Chronicles 5:1, 5:12; 1 Kings 8:1-11; 1 Chronicles 28:1 the chief 15:12, 24:6, 24:31, 26:26 the ark Numbers 10:33, 10:36 out 2 Chronicles 1:4; 2 Samuel 6:12; 1 Chronicles 16:1 the city 2 Samuel 5:7 which is Zion Psalm 2:6, 87:2, 132:13-17 Reciprocal Leviticus 8:3 - General; 9:5 - and all the congregation; 1 Chronicles 11:5 - the castle; Nehemiah 12:31 - the princes Verse 3 Wherefore 1 Kings 8:2 in the feastThat is, as the Targumist observes, in the feast of tabernacles, which was held in the seventh month of the ecclesiastical year, which was called Ethanim. 2 Chronicles 7:8-10; Leviticus 23:34-36; 1 Kings 8:2 Reciprocal Leviticus 9:5 - and all the congregation; Deuteronomy 16:13 - the feast; Ezekiel 45:25 - In the seventh Verse 4 the LevitesProbably the Levites, of the family of Kohath, carried the ark into the courts of the temple; and then the priests conveyed it into its proper place. Numbers 4:15; Joshua 3:6, 6:6; 1 Kings 8:3; 1 Chronicles 15:2, 15:12-14 Reciprocal Deuteronomy 10:8 - bear Verse 5 the tabernacle 2 Chronicles 1:3; 1 Kings 8:4, 8:6 Reciprocal Deuteronomy 10:8 - bear; 1 Kings 8:3 - the priests took up Verse 6 2 Samuel 6:13; 1 Kings 8:5; 1 Chronicles 16:1, 16:2, 29:21 Reciprocal Leviticus 8:3 - General; 2 Samuel 6:17 - offered; 2 Chronicles 7:5 - a sacrifice; Ezekiel 45:17 - the prince's; 46:12 - a voluntary Verse 7 the priests Psalm 132:8 to the oracle 2 Chronicles 4:20; Exodus 37:6-9; 1 Kings 6:23-28, 8:6, 8:7; Habakkuk 3:1, 3:1 Reciprocal Exodus 26:33 - the holy place; 1 Kings 6:5 - oracle; 6:19 - to set; 2 Kings 19:15 - dwellest; 1 Chronicles 16:1 - they brought; 22:19 - to bring; 28:11 - the place; 2 Chronicles 6:11 - I put the ark; 29:16 - the inner part; 35:3 - in the house Verse 8 the staves Exodus 25:12-15, 37:3-5; Numbers 4:6 Reciprocal 1 Kings 6:27 - they stretched forth the wings of the cherubims; 2 Kings 19:15 - dwellest Verse 9 they drewAs the ark was no longer to be carried about, the staves were unnecessary.the ends 1 Kings 8:8, 8:9 there it isor, they are there, as 1Kings 8, 8, 8:8 unto this dayThat is, the day when these events were recorded; not the day when these extracts were made, after the captivity, and consequently, long after the destruction of the temple.Reciprocal Exodus 25:15 - General; Numbers 4:20 - the holy things; Joshua 4:9 - and they are there; 1 Kings 6:5 - oracle; 1 Chronicles 4:43 - unto this day; 15:15 - bare the ark; 2 Chronicles 10:19 - unto this day; 20:26 - unto this day; Matthew 27:8 - unto Verse 10 There was nothingIn the parallel passage in the Epistle to the Hebrews, it is expressly stated that in the ark were "the golden pot that had manna, and Aaron's rod that budded, and the tables of the covenant;" but it is evident that the apostle speaks there of the tabernacle erected by Moses, and of the state and contents of that tabernacle in the time of Moses; and in the temple there were several things added, and several left out.save 2 Chronicles 6:11; Exodus 31:18, 32:15, 32:16, 32:19, 34:1, 40:20; Deuteronomy 10:2-5; Habakkuk 3:1 whenor, wherethe Lord Exodus 19:5, 24:7, 24:8; Deuteronomy 29:1, 29:10-14; Jeremiah 31:31-34; Habakkuk 3:1-8:13 Reciprocal 1 Kings 8:9 - nothing Verse 11 presentHeb. foundsanctified 2 Chronicles 29:5, 29:15, 29:34, 30:15, 30:17-20; Exodus 19:10, 19:14, 19:15; Job 1:5 wait by course 2 Chronicles 35:4; 1 Chronicles 24:1-31 Reciprocal 15:12 - sanctify; 2 Chronicles 8:14 - the courses; 31:2 - the courses; Nehemiah 12:44 - Judah rejoiced Verse 12 the Levites 2 Chronicles 29:25; 1 Chronicles 15:16-22, 16:4-6, 16:41, 16:42, 23:5, 23:30, 25:1-7; Ezra 3:10, 3:11 Asaph 1 Chronicles 6:33, 6:39, 25:6; Psalm 50:1, 62:1, 88:1 *titlesarrayed 1 Chronicles 15:27; Revelation 15:6, 19:8 cymbals Psalm 92:3, 149:3, 150:3-5 an hundred Numbers 10:1-5; Joshua 6:6-20; 1 Chronicles 15:24, 16:6; Psalm 68:25 Reciprocal Numbers 10:2 - two trumpets; 10:10 - in the day; 1 Chronicles 2:6 - Heman; 15:28 - with shouting; 2 Chronicles 5:2 - Then Solomon; 7:6 - the priests; 29:26 - the priests; Nehemiah 12:35 - with trumpets; 12:44 - Judah rejoiced; Psalm 81:3 - Blow; 98:6 - trumpets; John 20:12 - in Verse 13 as one Psalm 95:1, 95:2, 100:1, 100:2; Isaiah 52:8; Jeremiah 32:39; Acts 4:32; Romans 15:6; Revelation 5:8-14 with the trumpets Psalm 68:25, 68:26 he is good 2 Chronicles 7:3, 20:21; 1 Chronicles 16:34-41; Ezra 3:11; Psalm 136:1-26; Jeremiah 33:11 then the house Exodus 40:34, 40:35; 1 Kings 8:10-12 Reciprocal Exodus 15:21 - answered; Leviticus 9:6 - and the glory; 23:24 - In the seventh; Numbers 10:10 - in the day; 1 Kings 8:9 - when; 1 Chronicles 15:16 - lifting up; 15:24 - the priests; 15:28 - with shouting; 16:6 - with trumpets; 16:41 - to give; 2 Chronicles 7:1 - the glory; 20:19 - a loud; 29:26 - the priests; Nehemiah 12:27 - out; Psalm 98:6 - trumpets; 107:1 - Give; Isaiah 6:4 - the house; Ezekiel 1:4 - a great; 10:4 - and the house; Acts 2:1 - they Verse 14 the priests 2 Chronicles 7:2; 1 Timothy 6:16 the glory Exodus 40:35; Isaiah 6:1-4; Ezekiel 10:4; Revelation 15:8 Reciprocal Genesis 28:17 - the house; Exodus 19:16 - thick; 29:43 - sanctified; Leviticus 9:6 - and the glory; 16:2 - in the cloud; 1 Kings 8:9 - when; 2 Chronicles 7:1 - the glory; Ezra 5:11 - which a great; Psalm 26:8 - where; Isaiah 6:4 - the house; Ezekiel 1:4 - a great; 43:5 - the glory; Haggai 2:7 - I will fill