Bible Dictionary
Pommels
Pommels were rounded projections or bowls forming part of the decorated capitals atop the temple pillars. They were ornamental features of Solomon’s temple furnishings.
Definition
Pommels were rounded or convex projections belonging to the capitals of pillars. They were also described as bowls in another account.
Biblical Usage
Pommels are mentioned in the description of the decorated capitals of the temple pillars.
Historical Background
They formed ornamental parts of the capitals associated with the temple furnishings.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
(2 Chr. 4:12, 13), or bowls (1 Kings 7:41), were balls or “rounded knobs” on the top of the chapiters (q.v.).
Smith's Bible Dictionary
only in (2 Chronicles 4:12,13) In (1 Kings 7:41) “bowls.” The word signifies convex projections belonging to the capitals of pillars.