2Ki 25:13-15 | NETfull | STEP | The Babylonians broke the two bronze pillars in the Lord ’s temple, as well as the movable stands and the big bronze basin called the “The Sea.” They took the bronze to Babylon.

2 Kings 25:13-15

13 The Babylonians broke the two bronze pillars in the Lord’s temple, as well as the movable stands and the big bronze basin called the “The Sea.” ^{▼▼ See the note at 1 Kgs 7:23.} They took the bronze to Babylon. 14 They also took the pots, shovels, ^{▼▼ These shovels were used to clean the altar.} trimming shears, ^{▼▼ These were used to trim the wicks.} pans, and all the bronze utensils used by the priests. ^{▼▼ Heb “with which they served [or, ‘fulfilled their duty’].”} 15 The captain of the royal guard took the golden and silver censers ^{▼▼ These held the embers used for the incense offerings.} and basins.