OLD TESTAMENT

2 Chronicles 3:17

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He set 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.

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Verse 17. Booz. “Stability and strength” are derived from God alone. Thus Solomon designed to insinuate that God established the harmony of the universe. Bible.—An orrery, or globe, was therefore placed on each of these pillars. Parkhurst, in con.

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