Douay-Rheims Bible: 3 Kings — Introduction, Chapter Summaries and Notes by Richard Challoner
Chapter 7
SummarySolomon 's palace, his house in the forest, and the queen 's house: the work of the two pillars: the sea ( or laver) and other vessels.
[7:21] Jachin. . . That is, firmly established. — Ibid. Booz. . . That is, in its strength. By recording these names in holy writ, the spirit of God would have us understand the invincible firmness and strength of the pillars on which the true temple of God, which is the church, is established.
[7:26] Two thousand bates. . . That is, about ten thousand gallons. This was the quantity of water which was usually put into it: but it was capable, if brimful, of holding three thousand. See 2 Par. 4.5.