1 Kings 7:21

And he set up the pillars in the porch of the temple: and he set up the right pillar, and called the name thereof Jachin: and he set up the left pillar, and called the name thereof Boaz.

Cross-reference

1 Kings 7:15 Historical context

1 Kings 7:15 describes the casting of the two pillars — this verse gives their names Jachin and Boaz, completing the description.

1 Kings 6:3 Historical context

1 Kings 6:3 describes the porch dimensions—the very location where these pillars were set up.

2 Samuel 7:12 Prophetic fulfillment

2 Samuel 7:12 promises a son to build God's house—fulfilled here in Solomon's temple including the pillars.

2 Chronicles 3:17 recounts the same pillar naming—Jachin and Boaz—in the parallel temple construction account.

Ezekiel 40:49 mentions pillars beside the porch jambs—direct parallel to these temple pillars.

Isaiah 9:7 Allusion

Isaiah 9:7 prophesies the establishment of David's kingdom—mirroring the meaning of Jachin ('he will establish').

In Isaiah 45:24, 'only in the LORD are righteousness and strength' — the pillar name Boaz means 'strength,' linking the temple symbol to God as the source of strength.

Revelation 3:12 Related theme

Revelation 3:12 uses temple pillar imagery for believers' stability—thematic link to literal pillars.

Ezekiel 40:48 Related theme

Ezekiel 40:48 measures the temple porch in his vision—similar architectural context.