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Huge square raised bronze altar in sunlit limestone priest court, broad bronze-clad vertical sides and accessible ancient ramp at side, no flame or sacrifice yet. A small uncrowned artisan gives scale. No giant modern grill or steps cut through altar. — Artwork is an interpretation. Scripture is quoted from the People's Open Bible.

2 Chronicles 4:1

The Bronze Altar

Bronze and Gold for the House · 2 Chronicles 4

Story guide: A broad square bronze altar stands before the completed temple, with a ramp leading to its working surface.

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1He made a bronze altar, twenty cubits its length and twenty cubits its width, and ten cubits its height.

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