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                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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