2Ch 4:1 | KingComments | STEP | In this chapter we have the different objects that belong to the temple: 1. The bronze altar ( ). 2. The cast metal sea ( ). 3. The ten basins ( ). 4. The ten golden lampstands ( ). 5. The ten tables ( ). 6. The court of the priests ( ). Then the work of Huram ( ) and the work of Solomon ( ) are described. All dimensions of the temple and the objects inside are larger than those of the tabernacle and the objects in it. The bronze altar in the temple has four times the length and width and three times the height of the tabernacle. In its application, this suggests that in the land there is a greater appreciation of Christ – of Whom the altar speaks – than in the wilderness, where much can distract us from Him. We should bear in mind that the borders of the land are at their widest under the reign of King Solomon. This also means that the land has more inhabitants and therefore more worshipers. Therefore there is also a larger altar. The dimensions of the altar are, in terms of its length and width, that of the holy of holies. This shows the special meaning of the altar. It brings the service at this altar into direct connection with the holy of holies, where God dwells. It is the burnt offering altar on which the daily burnt offering is brought. On the basis of the burnt offering God can dwell with His people and His people can worship Him in the sanctuary.

‏ 2 Chronicles 4:1

Introduction

In this chapter we have the different objects that belong to the temple:

1. The bronze altar (2Chr 4:1).

2. The cast metal sea (2Chr 4:2-5).

3. The ten basins (2Chr 4:6).

4. The ten golden lampstands (2Chr 4:7).

5. The ten tables (2Chr 4:8).

6. The court of the priests (2Chr 4:9-10).

Then the work of Huram (2Chr 4:11-17) and the work of Solomon (2Chr 4:18-22) are described.

The Bronze Altar

All dimensions of the temple and the objects inside are larger than those of the tabernacle and the objects in it. The bronze altar in the temple has four times the length and width and three times the height of the tabernacle. In its application, this suggests that in the land there is a greater appreciation of Christ – of Whom the altar speaks – than in the wilderness, where much can distract us from Him. We should bear in mind that the borders of the land are at their widest under the reign of King Solomon. This also means that the land has more inhabitants and therefore more worshipers. Therefore there is also a larger altar.

The dimensions of the altar are, in terms of its length and width, that of the holy of holies. This shows the special meaning of the altar. It brings the service at this altar into direct connection with the holy of holies, where God dwells. It is the burnt offering altar on which the daily burnt offering is brought. On the basis of the burnt offering God can dwell with His people and His people can worship Him in the sanctuary.