1 Kings 7:27-37

New English Translation

²⁷ He also made ten bronze movable stands. Each stand was 6 feet^[a] long, 6 feet^[b] wide, and 4½ feet^[c] high. ²⁸ The stands were constructed with frames between the joints. ²⁹ On these frames and joints were ornamental lions, bulls, and cherubim. Under the lions and bulls were decorative wreaths.^{[d] 30} Each stand had four bronze wheels with bronze axles and four supports.^[e] Under the basin the supports were fashioned on each side with wreaths.^{[f] 31} Inside the stand was a round opening that was 18 inches deep; it had a support that was 27 inches long.^[g] On the edge of the opening were carvings in square frames.^{[h] 32} The four wheels were under the frames, and the crossbars of the axles were connected to the stand. Each wheel was 27 inches^[i] high. ³³ The wheels were constructed like chariot wheels; their crossbars, rims, spokes, and hubs were made of cast metal. ³⁴ Each stand had four supports, one per side projecting out from the stand.^{[j] 35} On top of each stand was a round opening three-quarters of a foot deep;^[k] there were also supports and frames on top of the stands. ³⁶ He engraved ornamental cherubim, lions, and palm trees on the plates of the supports and frames wherever there was room,^[l] with wreaths^[m] all around. ³⁷ He made the ten stands in this way. All of them were cast in one mold and were identical in measurements and shape.