2 Chronicles 4:6

6 They also made ten basins, five to be placed on the south side of the Temple and five on the north side. They were to be used to rinse the parts of the animals that were burned as sacrifices. The water in the large tank was for the priests to use for washing. 1

2 Chronicles 4:6 Meaning and Commentary

2 Chronicles 3:6

(See Gill on 2 Chronicles 3:1).

2 Chronicles 4:6 In-Context

4 The tank rested on the backs of twelve bronze bulls that faced outward, three facing in each direction.
5 The sides of the tank were 3 inches thick. Its rim was like the rim of a cup, curving outward like the petals of a flower. The tank held about 15,000 gallons.
6 They also made ten basins, five to be placed on the south side of the Temple and five on the north side. They were to be used to rinse the parts of the animals that were burned as sacrifices. The water in the large tank was for the priests to use for washing.
7 They made ten gold lampstands according to the usual pattern, and ten tables, and placed them in the main room of the Temple, five lampstands and five tables on each side. They also made a hundred gold bowls.

Cross References 1

  • 1. 4.6Exodus 30.17-21.
Scripture taken from the Good News Translation - Second Edition, Copyright 1992 by American Bible Society. Used by Permission.