The Value of Pi and the Circumference of the "Molten Sea" in 3 Kingdoms 7,10
The dimensions of the "molten sea", the huge vessel fabricated for King Solomon’s temple, are given in 1 Kgs 7,23.26 (MT) and 3 Kingdoms 7,10.12 (LXX). All measurements of the MT correspond exactly to those of the LXX except one, the circumference. The MT gives "thirty cubits" an...
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