in the porch] Where they were set, v. 21. This place hath reference to the word pillars, not to lilie-work. four cubits] From the square, whereon the belly and crown of the chapiter stood: for the chapiter consisted of these three parts; a square, a belly, a crown; all which were in height five cubits, v. 16. the tree cubits mentioned, 2 Kings 25:17. are meant of the net-work thereupon.