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Jachin and Boaz

These were the names of 2 huge bronze columns set up in Solomon’s temple (1 Kings 7:15-22).

The bronze came from Tibhath and Cun, cities of Hadadezer.

Each was 18 cubits (over 3 stories—33 feet) high and 12 cubits (22 feet) in circumference (Jeremiah 52:21, 23; 1 Kings 7:17-21).

Their names doubtlessly had some symbolic importance.

The top of each pillar was very decorative.

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• What is Herod’s Temple?
• Boaz
• Jachin
• About bronze and brass in the Bible
• Pillars
• Metals in the Bible
• Buildings