He made two capitals of molten bronze to set on the tops of the pillars. The height of the one capital was five cubits, and the height of the other capital was five cubits.
ExplanationCommentary
Verse 16. Five. Comprising all the ornaments. The body was only three cubits, 4 Kennicott. 25:17. If we include the circles, which joined it to the pillar, it would be four; verse 19, and with the rose, and ornaments at the top, five cubits high. Atheneus distinguishes three parts in the Egyptian chapiters; (1) next to the pillar, was seen a circle or wreath of flowers; (2) the stalk, out of which proceeded (3) a rose beginning to open. Calmet.—In the passages, which seem to contradict this text, the omission of the cornice or architrave, may cause the difference. Menochius.