¹⁹ The commander of the imperial guard took away the basins, censers,^(A) sprinkling bowls, pots, lampstands,^(B) dishes^(C) and bowls used for drink offerings^(D)—all that were made of pure gold or silver.^(E)

²⁰ The bronze from the two pillars, the Sea and the twelve bronze bulls^(F) under it, and the movable stands, which King Solomon had made for the temple of the Lord, was more than could be weighed.^{(G) 21} Each pillar was eighteen cubits high and twelve cubits in circumference^[a]; each was four fingers thick, and hollow.^(H)