The great bronze basin called the Sea was placed near the southeast corner of the Temple.
Parallel translations
- WEB He set the sea on the right side of the house eastward, toward the south.
- KJV And he set the sea on the right side of the east end, over against the south.
- BSB He put the Sea on the south side, at the southeast corner.
- NKJV He set the Sea on the right side, toward the southeast.
- NASB He put the Sea on the right side of the house toward the southeast.
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Quick answer
He places the bronze sea on the southeast side of the temple. The great basin is set in its position.
Overview
The Chronicler notes the placement of the sea, completing the arrangement of the temple courts. Such precise positioning reflects the ordered nature of God's house. Every element had its appointed place, modeling the fitting order of worship before a holy God.
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- 1 Kgs 7:39He set the bases, five on the right side of the house, and five on the left side of the house. He set the sea on the right side of the house eastward and toward the south.
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