52:17 The Babylonians broke the two bronze pillars in the temple of the Lord, as well as the movable stands and the large bronze basin called the “The Sea.” 1 They took all the bronze to Babylon. 52:18 They also took the pots, shovels, 2 trimming shears, 3 basins, pans, and all the bronze utensils used by the priests. 4
1 sn For discussion of the items listed here, see the study notes at Jer 27:19.
2 sn These shovels were used to clean the altar.
3 sn These trimming shears were used to trim the wicks of the lamps.
4 tn Heb “with which they served (or “fulfilled their duty”).”