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Ha run Yah ya (Ad nan Ok tar)
orated with a network and pomegranates of bronze all
around. The other pillar, with its pomegranates, was similar.
(Jeremiah, 52:21-22)
There were ninety-six pomegranates on the sides; the total
number of pomegranates above the surrounding network
was a hundred. (Jeremiah, 52:23)
The alcoves and the projecting walls inside the gateway were
surmounted by narrow parapet openings all around, as was
the portico; the openings all around faced inward. The faces
of the projecting walls were decorated with palm trees.
(Ezekiel, 40:16)
Its openings, its portico and its palm tree decorations had the
same measurements as those of the gate facing east. Seven
steps led up to it, with its portico opposite them; it had palm
tree decorations on the faces of the projecting walls on each
side. (Ezekiel, 40:22-26)
Make pomegranates of blue, purple and scarlet yarn around
the hem of the robe, with gold bells between them. (Exodus,
28:33)
Decorative Gold Objects
The lampstands of pure gold with their lamps, to burn in front
of the inmost room as prescribed; the gold floral work and
lamps and tongs. They were solid gold. The pure gold wick
trimmers, sprinkling bowls, dishes and censers; and the
gold doors... to the Most Holy Place. (2 Chronicles, 4:20-22)
And they made from pure gold the articles for the table—its
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