CHIRAM

1) ... and Chirom -

Who was "Chiram," and was he one and the same as "Chirom"? What were their respective areas of expertise?

2) Two types of Kiyoros -

What are the "Kiyoros" mentioned in the context of the opening Pasuk (7:40) - as opposed to those mentioned below in Pasuk 43?

3) With Shlomo himself -

Seeing as Chiram was the expert appointed to work with the copper, why did the Shlomo involve himself personally (7:46)?

"NEIROS OF SHLOMO"

4) Number -

How many Shulchanos, and how many Menoros, did Shlomo make for the first Beis Hamikdash? How many were put into service?

5) Number In Bayis Sheni -

Were there multiple Shulchanos and Menoros in the Second Beis Hamikdash as well?

6) Symbolism -

What was the symbolism behind the ten Menoros of Shlomo?

7) Gold -

What Halachah, relevant to the re-dedication of the Mikdash by the Chashmonaim, is derived from this Pasuk (7:49)?

8) Requirements -

What are the requirements for constructing a Menorah for the Beis Hamikdash? Which requirements do not apply, if it is made out of a metal other than gold?

9) ... and of the Chashmonaim -

When the Chashmonaim first re-dedicated the Beis Hamikdash, of what material did they make the Menorah? Why?

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