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2 Chronicles 3:17

King James Version (KJV)

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And he reared up the pillars before the temple, one on the right hand, and the other on the left; and called the name of that on the right hand Jachin, and the name of that on the left Boaz.

2 Chronicles 3:17 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on 2 Chronicles 3:17

Theological / Devotional

Before the temple. “In the porch of the temple” (1 Kings 7:21). One pillar was set up on each side of the porch forming the entrance to the Temple.

Jachin. Probably meaning “He shall establish.”

Boaz. Probably meaning “In it [or him] is strength.”

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