And he made ten golden lampstands as prescribed, and set them in the temple, five on the south side and five on the north side — The ten golden lampstands (מְנוֹרוֹת זָהָב, menorot zahav) were positioned five per side (south and north) within the inner sanctuary. These lampstands, made of precious metal, provided illumination and had theological significance: they represented the light of divine presence within the sanctuary. The phrase 'as prescribed' suggests adherence to a design or specification, possibly referencing earlier temple models or divine instruction. The symmetrical arrangement (five per side) echoed the lavers' positioning, creating balanced, ordered space. Each lampstand likely had multiple arms with oil lamps, creating a glowing interior atmosphere. The gold material emphasized the sacred character: light and gold together suggested divine glory. The lampstands served practical function (interior illumination in the pre-window temple) and theological function (representing God's presence as light within the sanctuary).

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