Introduction
Overview
1 Kings 6 . 1 , The building of Solomon’s temple; 1 Kings 6 . 5 , The chambers thereof; 1 Kings 6 . 11 , God’s promise unto it; 1 Kings 6 . 15 , The ceiling and adorning of it; 1 Kings 6 . 23 , The cherubims; 1 Kings 6 . 31 , The doors; 1 Kings 6 . 36 , The court; 1 Kings 6 . 37 , The time of building it.
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And it came . Judges 11 . 26 , 2 Chronicles 3 . 1 , 2 Chronicles 3 . 2
in the month Zif . 1 Kings 6 . 37 , Numbers 1 . 1
began . Heb. built , Acts 7 . 47
build . 1 Chronicles 29 . 19 , Zechariah 6 . 12 , Zechariah 6 . 13 , Zechariah 6 . 15 , John 2 . 19-21 , 1 Corinthians 6 . 19 , 2 Corinthians 6 . 16 , Ephesians 2 . 20-22 , Colossians 2 . 7 , Hebrews 9 . 11 , Hebrews 11 . 10 , 1 Peter 2 . 5
Reciprocal . Exodus 31 . 6 . that they 1 Kings 3 . 1 . the house 1 Kings 6 . 38 . seven years 1 Kings 10 . 4 . the house 1 Kings 11 . 4 . when Solomon 1 Chronicles 6 . 10 . Solomon 2 Chronicles 9 . 3 . the house Ezra 5 . 11 . which a great Hebrews 4 . 7 . after
the house . Ezekiel 40 . 1 . Ezekiel 41 . 26
the length . According to Bp. Cumberland's estimation of the cubit , its length was 36 yds. 1 ft. 5/28 inch; its breadth 12 yds. 5/76 inch; and its height , 18 yds. 8/64 inch This constituted what is properly called the temple; but , besides this , there were the courts and colonnades , where the people might assemble to perform their devotions , without being exposed to the open air.
threescore . Ezra 6 . 3 , Ezra 6 . 4 , Ezekiel 41 . 1-15 , Revelation 21 . 16 , Revelation 21 . 17
Reciprocal . 1 Kings 6 . 20 . twenty cubits 2 Chronicles 3 . 3 . The length Psalm 78 . 69 . And he
1 Chronicles 28 . 11 , 2 Chronicles 3 . 3 , 2 Chronicles 3 . 4 , Ezekiel 41 . 15 , Matthew 4 . 5 , John 10 . 23 , Acts 3 . 10 , Acts 3 . 11
Reciprocal . 1 Kings 6 . 20 . twenty cubits 1 Kings 7 . 7 . a porch 1 Kings 7 . 21 . the porch 2 Chronicles 29 . 17 . the porch Ezra 6 . 3 . the height Ezekiel 40 . 48 . the porch Joel 2 . 17 . between
windows of narrow lights . or , windows broad within , and narrow without; or , skewed and closed , 1 Kings 6 . 4 , Song of Solomon 2 . 9 , Ezekiel 40 . 16 , Ezekiel 41 . 26
Reciprocal . 1 Kings 7 . 4 . windows Ezekiel 41 . 16 . narrow
against . or , upon , or joining to
built . 1 Chronicles 9 . 26 , 1 Chronicles 23 . 28 , 1 Chronicles 28 . 11 , 2 Chronicles 31 . 11 , Nehemiah 10 . 37 , Nehemiah 12 . 44 , Nehemiah 13 . 5-9 , Song of Solomon 1 . 4 , Jeremiah 35 . 4 , Ezekiel 40 . 44 , Ezekiel 41 . 5-11 , Ezekiel 42 . 3-12
chambers . Heb. floors , These appear to have been what we should now call corridors or galleries; in which were apartments for the use of the priests. They consisted of three stories , and increased one cubit in breadth in every story , the wall of the temple being two cubits thicker at the bottom than at the top; and where the wall diminished , a rest was thus formed for the beams of the chambers to lodge upon.
oracle . 1 Kings 6 . 16 , 1 Kings 6 . 19-21 , 1 Kings 6 . 31 , Exodus 25 . 22 , Leviticus 16 . 2 , Numbers 7 . 89 , 2 Chronicles 4 . 20 , 2 Chronicles 5 . 7 , 2 Chronicles 5 . 9 , Psalm 28 . 2
chambers . Heb. ribs
Reciprocal . 1 Kings 6 . 21 . by the chains 1 Kings 7 . 3 . beams 2 Kings 11 . 2 . in the bedchamber Nehemiah 6 . 10 . the house Jeremiah 35 . 2 . into one Ezekiel 40 . 7 . General Ezekiel 40 . 17 . there were
narrowed rests . or , narrowings , or rebatements , 1 Kings 6 . 6
Reciprocal . 2 Kings 11 . 2 . in the bedchamber 1 Chronicles 28 . 11 . upper chambers Jeremiah 35 . 2 . into one Ezekiel 41 . 5 . side chamber Ezekiel 41 . 6 . and they
built of stone . 1 Kings 5 . 17 , 1 Kings 5 . 18 , Deuteronomy 27 . 5 , Deuteronomy 27 . 6 , Proverbs 24 . 27 , Romans 9 . 23 , 2 Corinthians 5 . 5 , Colossians 1 . 12 , 1 Peter 2 . 5
neither hammer . Isaiah 42 . 2 , Acts 9 . 31 , James 1 . 20 , James 3 . 17 , James 3 . 18
Reciprocal . 1 Chronicles 22 . 2 . masons 2 Chronicles 8 . 16 . General Ephesians 2 . 21 . fitly
side . Heb. shoulder
went up . Ezekiel 41 . 6 , Ezekiel 41 . 7
Reciprocal . 2 Kings 11 . 2 . in the bedchamber Ezekiel 40 . 6 . stairs Ezekiel 40 . 38 . the chambers Ezekiel 42 . 6 . General Ezekiel 43 . 17 . look toward
he built . 1 Kings 6 . 14 , 1 Kings 6 . 38
with beams and boards of cedar . or , the vault beams and the ceilings with cedar
Reciprocal . Exodus 40 . 33 . So Moses 1 Kings 5 . 6 . cedar trees
Reciprocal . 1 Kings 5 . 6 . cedar trees 2 Kings 11 . 2 . in the bedchamber 1 Chronicles 28 . 11 . upper chambers Jeremiah 35 . 2 . into one Ezekiel 41 . 6 . and they
if thou wilt . 1 Kings 2 . 3 , 1 Kings 2 . 4 , 1 Kings 3 . 14 , 1 Kings 8 . 25 , 1 Kings 9 . 3-6 , 1 Samuel 12 . 14 , 1 Samuel 12 . 15 , 1 Chronicles 28 . 9 , 2 Chronicles 7 . 17 , 2 Chronicles 7 . 18 , Psalm 132 . 12 , Zechariah 3 . 7 , Colossians 1 . 23
then will I perform . 2 Samuel 7 . 13 , 1 Chronicles 22 . 10
Reciprocal . Exodus 21 . 1 . the judgments 1 Kings 8 . 23 . walk before 1 Kings 9 . 5 . I will establish 1 Kings 11 . 4 . his heart 1 Kings 11 . 10 . commanded 1 Kings 11 . 33 . they have forsaken 1 Kings 11 . 38 . if thou wilt 2 Kings 22 . 6 . builders 1 Chronicles 28 . 7 . if 2 Chronicles 6 . 14 . walk before 2 Chronicles 6 . 16 . saying Jeremiah 7 . 5 . if ye thoroughly
I will dwell . 1 Kings 8 . 27 , Exodus 25 . 8 , Leviticus 26 . 11 , Psalm 68 . 18 , Psalm 132 . 12 , Psalm 132 . 13 , Isaiah 57 . 15 , Ezekiel 37 . 26-28 , 2 Corinthians 6 . 16 , Revelation 21 . 3
will not forsake . Deuteronomy 31 . 6 , Deuteronomy 31 . 8 , 1 Samuel 12 . 22 , 1 Chronicles 28 . 9 , 1 Chronicles 28 . 20 , Hebrews 13 . 5
Reciprocal . Numbers 35 . 34 . dwell among 1 Kings 11 . 4 . his heart 1 Kings 11 . 10 . commanded 1 Kings 11 . 33 . they have forsaken 1 Chronicles 28 . 7 . if Nehemiah 9 . 17 . forsookest Jeremiah 7 . 5 . if ye thoroughly Jeremiah 51 . 5 . Israel Revelation 7 . 15 . dwell
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he built . That is , he lined or wainscoted the walls with cedar , the floor being covered with planks of fir. the marginal reading in this #### Verse is preferable , as it removes every difficulty and obscurity.
both the floor of the house , and the walls . or , from the floor of the house , unto the walls , etc. and so 1 Kings 6 . 16
Reciprocal . 1 Kings 5 . 8 . timber of fir 2 Chronicles 3 . 5 . the greater Ezekiel 41 . 16 . ceiled with wood
built them . 1 Kings 6 . 5 , 1 Kings 6 . 19 , 1 Kings 6 . 20 , 1 Kings 8 . 6 , Exodus 25 . 21 , Exodus 25 . 22 , Exodus 26 . 23 , Leviticus 16 . 2 , 2 Chronicles 3 . 8 , Ezekiel 45 . 3 , Hebrews 9 . 3
the oracle . The oracle was the sanctuary , or holy of holies , in which there was nothing but the ark of the covenant , including the tables of the law , and into which the high priest alone was to enter but once a year.
Reciprocal . 1 Kings 5 . 6 . cedar trees 1 Kings 6 . 15 . General 1 Chronicles 28 . 11 . the houses 2 Chronicles 4 . 20 . the oracle Psalm 20 . 2 . from
Reciprocal . 2 Chronicles 4 . 20 . the oracle Ezekiel 41 . 2 . the length
knops . or , gourds , Pekaim , "artificial knops ," in the shape of colocynths , or wild gourds , as the word denotes (see note on 2 Kings 4 . 39) , the full-blown flowers of which must have been very ornamental.
open flowers . or , openings of flowers , 1 Kings 6 . 18
Reciprocal . Exodus 25 . 31 . his knops 1 Kings 6 . 29 . open flowers 1 Kings 6 . 32 . open flowers 1 Kings 7 . 19 . lily work 1 Kings 7 . 24 . knops 1 Kings 7 . 26 . with flowers 2 Chronicles 4 . 3 . oxen 2 Chronicles 4 . 21 . the flowers Psalm 74 . 6 . General
the oracle . 1 Kings 6 . 5 , 1 Kings 6 . 16 , 2 Chronicles 4 . 20 , Psalm 28 . 2
to set . 1 Kings 8 . 6-10 , Exodus 40 . 20 , Exodus 40 . 21 , 2 Chronicles 5 . 7 , Hebrews 9 . 3 , Hebrews 9 . 4
Reciprocal . 1 Chronicles 28 . 11 . the place 2 Chronicles 3 . 8 . the most holy 2 Chronicles 29 . 16 . the inner part
twenty cubits . 1 Kings 6 . 2 , 1 Kings 6 . 3
pure . Heb. shut up
the altar . 1 Kings 6 . 22 , 1 Kings 7 . 48 , Exodus 30 . 1-3
Reciprocal . Exodus 25 . 11 . General Exodus 25 . 24 . General 1 Kings 5 . 6 . cedar trees 1 Kings 6 . 16 . built them 2 Chronicles 3 . 7 . overlaid 2 Chronicles 3 . 8 . the most holy 2 Chronicles 29 . 16 . the inner part Ezekiel 41 . 4 . twenty cubits Ezekiel 41 . 22 . altar Haggai 2 . 8 . General Revelation 21 . 21 . pure
overlaid . Exodus 26 . 29 , Exodus 26 . 32 , Exodus 36 . 34 , 2 Chronicles 3 . 7-9
by the chains . 1 Kings 6 . 5 , Exodus 26 . 32 , Exodus 26 . 33 , 2 Chronicles 3 . 14-16
Reciprocal . 2 Chronicles 3 . 5 . the greater 2 Chronicles 3 . 16 . chains
the whole house . It is impossible to calculate this expense , or the quantity of gold employed in this sacred building; but both must have been immense.
also . 1 Kings 6 . 20 , Exodus 30 . 1 , Exodus 30 . 3 , Exodus 30 . 5 , Exodus 30 . 6 , 2 Chronicles 3 . 7-14
the whole altar . This was the altar of incense without the vail , in the holy place , which was twice the length of the most holy place.
Reciprocal . 2 Chronicles 3 . 5 . the greater Psalm 28 . 2 . thy holy oracle Ezekiel 41 . 22 . altar
two cherubims . These were distinct from , and much larger than those which covered the mercy-seat. Genesis 3 . 24 , Exodus 25 . 18-22 , Exodus 37 . 7-9 , 2 Chronicles 3 . 10-13 , Psalm 18 . 10 , Psalm 80 . 1 , Isaiah 37 . 16 , Ezekiel 10 . 2-22 , Hebrews 1 . 14 , 1 Peter 1 . 12
olive tree . or , oily trees , Heb. trees of oil
Reciprocal . Exodus 36 . 8 . cherubims Numbers 7 . 89 . two cherubims 1 Chronicles 28 . 18 . the chariot 2 Chronicles 5 . 7 . to the oracle Psalm 28 . 2 . thy holy oracle
Reciprocal . Isaiah 6 . 2 . wings Ezekiel 1 . 6 . every one had four wings
Reciprocal . Genesis 3 . 24 . Cherubims
they stretched forth the wings of the cherubims . or , the cherubims stretched forth their wings , Exodus 25 . 20 , Exodus 37 . 9 , 2 Chronicles 3 . 11 , 2 Chronicles 5 . 8
Reciprocal . 1 Kings 7 . 29 . lions 1 Kings 8 . 6 . under the wings Isaiah 6 . 2 . wings
carved figures . Exodus 36 . 8 , 2 Chronicles 3 . 14 , 2 Chronicles 4 . 2-5 , Psalm 103 . 20 , Psalm 148 . 2 , Luke 2 . 13 , Luke 2 . 14 , Ephesians 3 . 10 , Revelation 5 . 11-14
palm trees . Tamar , in Ethiopic , tamart , the palm tree , is so called , says Parkhurst , from its straight , upright growth , for which it seems more remarkable than any other tree; and it sometimes rises to the height of more than 100 feet. The trunk is remarkably straight and lofty; and it is crowned at the top with a large tuft of spiring leaves , about four feet long , which never fall off , but always continue in the same flourishing verdure. The stalks are generally full of rugged knots , which are vestiges of decayed leaves . for the trunk of the tree is not solid , but its centre is filled with pith , round which is a tough bark full of strong fibres when young , which , as the tree becomes old , hardens and becomes ligneous. To this bark the leaves are closely joined , which , as the tree becomes old , hardens and becomes ligneous. To this bark the leaves are closely joined , which in the centre rise erect , but after they are advanced above the vagina which surrounds them , they expand very wide on every side of the stem , and as the older leaves decay , the stalk advances in height. The leaves , when the tree has grown to a size for bearing fruit , are six or eight feet long , and very broad when expanded. The fruit , called the date , grows below the leaves in clusters. Psalm 92 . 12-15 , Revelation 7 . 9
open flowers . Heb. openings of flowers , 1 Kings 6 . 18 , 1 Kings 6 . 32
Reciprocal . 1 Kings 7 . 36 . graved cherubims 2 Chronicles 4 . 21 . the flowers Psalm 74 . 6 . General Ezekiel 10 . 20 . and I Ezekiel 40 . 16 . palm trees Ezekiel 40 . 22 . palm trees Ezekiel 41 . 18 . with cherubims
Isaiah 54 . 11 , Isaiah 54 . 12 , Isaiah 60 . 17 , Revelation 21 . 18-21
Reciprocal . 2 Chronicles 3 . 7 . overlaid
doors . John 10 . 9 , John 14 . 6 , Ephesians 3 . 18 , Hebrews 10 . 19 , Hebrews 10 . 20
a fifth part . or , five square
Reciprocal . 1 Kings 6 . 5 . oracle 2 Kings 18 . 16 . gold 2 Chronicles 4 . 22 . the entry Ezekiel 41 . 2 . the door Ezekiel 41 . 23 . General
two doors . or , leaves of the doors
open flowers . Heb. openings of flowers. 1 Kings 6 . 18 , 1 Kings 6 . 29
Reciprocal . 1 Kings 7 . 19 . lily work 1 Kings 7 . 26 . with flowers 1 Kings 7 . 36 . graved cherubims 2 Chronicles 4 . 22 . the entry Psalm 74 . 6 . General Ezekiel 40 . 16 . palm trees Ezekiel 40 . 22 . palm trees
a fourth part . or , four square , 1 Kings 6 . 33
Reciprocal . Ezekiel 41 . 21 . posts
fir tree . 1 Kings 5 . 8
the two leaves . Ezekiel 41 . 23-25
Reciprocal . 1 Kings 7 . 26 . with flowers 1 Kings 7 . 36 . graved cherubims 2 Chronicles 3 . 7 . graved cherubims 2 Chronicles 4 . 21 . the flowers Psalm 74 . 6 . General Ezekiel 40 . 16 . palm trees Ezekiel 40 . 22 . palm trees
the inner . Exodus 27 . 9-19 , Exodus 38 . 9-20 , 2 Chronicles 4 . 9 , 2 Chronicles 7 . 7 , Revelation 11 . 2
Reciprocal . 1 Kings 7 . 12 . three rows 2 Kings 21 . 5 . in the two courts 2 Chronicles 6 . 13 . the court Ezra 6 . 4 . three rows
1 Kings 6 . 1 , 2 Chronicles 3 . 2 , among chronologists there is a great diversity of opinion respecting the time of the building of the temple.
Septuagint 440 Glycas 330 Josephus and Moeslinus 1Kings 6 592 Melchius Canus 590 Sulpicius Severus 588 Clemens Alexandrinus 570 Cedrenus 672 Codomus 598 Vossius and Capellus 580 Serarius 680 Nicholas Abraham 527 Petavius and Valtherus 520
After all , that in the common Hebrew Text is more likely to the true one , than any of the others.
Reciprocal . 1 Kings 9 . 1 . it came 1 Kings 9 . 10 . at the end of twenty Acts 7 . 47 . General
finished . Ezra 6 . 14 , Ezra 6 . 15 , Zechariah 4 . 9 , Zechariah 6 . 13-15
throughout . etc. or , with all the appurtenances thereof , and with all the ordinances thereof
seven years . 1 Kings 6 . 1 , 1 Kings 6 . 9 , 1 Kings 7 . 1 , Ezra 3 . 8-13 , Ezra 6 . 15 , John 2 . 20
Reciprocal . 1 Kings 6 . 14 . General 1 Kings 9 . 1 . it came 1 Kings 9 . 10 . at the end of twenty 1 Kings 9 . 15 . to build 1 Kings 9 . 25 . upon the altar that was before Acts 7 . 47 . General
Introduction
Overview
1 Kings 7 . 1 , The building of Solomon’s house; 1 Kings 7 . 2 , Of the house of Lebanon; 1 Kings 7 . 6 , Of the porch of pillars; 1 Kings 7 . 7 , Of the porch of judgment; 1 Kings 7 . 8 , Of the house for Pharaoh’s daughter; 1 Kings 7 . 13 , Hiram’s work of the two pillars; 1 Kings 7 . 23 , Of the molten sea; 1 Kings 7 . 27 , Of the ten bases; 1 Kings 7 . 38 , Of the ten lavers , 1 Kings 7 . 40 , and all the vessels.
thirteen years . 1 Kings 9 . 10 , 2 Chronicles 8 . 1 , Ecclesiastes 2 . 4 , Ecclesiastes 2 . 5 , Matthew 6 . 33
Reciprocal . 2 Samuel 5 . 11 . they built 1 Kings 3 . 1 . his own 1 Kings 6 . 38 . seven years 1 Kings 9 . 15 . to build 2 Kings 12 . 4 . the money 1 Chronicles 14 . 1 . to build him 1 Chronicles 28 . 13 . the vessels 2 Chronicles 2 . 1 . an house
1 Kings 9 . 19 , 1 Kings 10 . 17 , 2 Chronicles 9 . 16 , Song of Solomon 7 . 4
Reciprocal . 1 Kings 10 . 21 . the house 2 Chronicles 8 . 6 . and in Lebanon Proverbs 9 . 1 . pillars Ecclesiastes 2 . 4 . I builded Isaiah 22 . 8 . the armour
beams . Heb. ribs , 1 Kings 6 . 5 , *marg.
Reciprocal . Numbers 5 . 3 . without Proverbs 9 . 1 . pillars
windows . 1 Kings 7 . 5 , 1 Kings 6 . 4 , Isaiah 54 . 12 , Ezekiel 40 . 16 , Ezekiel 40 . 22 , Ezekiel 40 . 25 , Ezekiel 40 . 29 , Ezekiel 40 . 33 , Ezekiel 40 . 36 , Ezekiel 41 . 26
light was against light . Heb. sight against sight
doors and posts were square , with the windows . or , spaces and pillars were square in prospect , 1 Kings 7 . 5
Reciprocal . 1 Kings 7 . 4 . windows
before them . or , according to them
before them . or , according to them. 1 Kings 7 . 6
Reciprocal . Proverbs 9 . 1 . pillars
a porch . 1 Kings 6 . 3
for the throne . 1 Kings 10 . 18-20 , Psalm 122 . 5 , Isaiah 9 . 7
of judgment . 1 Kings 3 . 9 , 1 Kings 3 . 28 , Proverbs 20 . 8
from one side of the floor to the other . Heb. from floor to floor
another court . 2 Kings 20 . 4
an house . 1 Kings 3 . 1 , 1 Kings 9 . 24 , 2 Chronicles 8 . 11
Reciprocal . 1 Chronicles 4 . 18 . Bithiah Ecclesiastes 2 . 4 . I builded
costly stones . 1 Kings 7 . 10 , 1 Kings 7 . 11 , 1 Kings 5 . 17
Reciprocal . 1 Chronicles 22 . 2 . masons Isaiah 9 . 10 . bricks Ezekiel 10 . 5 . outer
the foundation . Isaiah 28 . 16 , Isaiah 54 . 11 , 1 Corinthians 3 . 10 , 1 Corinthians 3 . 11 , Revelation 21 . 19 , Revelation 21 . 20
stones of ten cubits . Reckoning the cubit at 21 inches , the ten cubits are 17 feet and a half , and the eight cubits are 14 feet. The magnitude of these stones was certainly extraordinary; but let us hear M. Volney , and our surprise will no longer be fixed on these stones , but transferred from Solomon's house to the ruins of Balbec . "What is still more astonishing is the enormous stones which compose the sloping wall. To the west , the second layer is formed of stones which are from 28 to 35 feet long , by about 9 in height. Over this layer , at the north-west angle , there are three stones , which alone occupy a space of 175 feet and a half; viz. the first , 58 feet 7 inches; the second , 58 feet 11 inches; and the third , exactly 58 feet; and each of these is 12 feet thick. These stones are of white granite , with large shining flakes , like gypsum . there is a quarry of this kind of stone under the whole city , and another in the adjacent mountains , which is open in several places. On the right , as we approach the city , there is still lying there a stone hewn on three sides , which is 69 feet 2 inches long , 12 feet 10 inches broad , and 13 feet 3 inches in thickness.
Reciprocal . 1 Kings 7 . 9 . costly stones
Ephesians 2 . 20-22 , 1 Peter 2 . 5
Reciprocal . 1 Kings 7 . 9 . costly stones
three rows . 1 Kings 6 . 36
the porch . John 10 . 23 , Acts 3 . 11 , Acts 5 . 12
Reciprocal . 1 Kings 7 . 21 . the porch 2 Kings 21 . 5 . in the two courts 2 Chronicles 4 . 9 . the court 2 Chronicles 6 . 13 . the court Ezekiel 8 . 7 . General
Hiram . 1 Kings 7 . 40 , 2 Chronicles 2 . 13 , 2 Chronicles 4 . 11 , Huram
Reciprocal . Exodus 35 . 30 . See 1 Kings 3 . 1 . the house 2 Chronicles 2 . 14 . The son 2 Chronicles 4 . 16 . Huram Acts 7 . 47 . General
a widow's son . Heb. the son of a widow woman
tribe . The mother of Hiram . not the Tyrian king mentioned before , but an intelligent coppersmith , of Jewish extraction by his mother's side in Chronicles , is said to have been of "the daughters of Dan;" and she might have been of Naphtali by her father , and of Dan by her mother; or she might originally be of the tribe of Dan , and have been first married to a man of the tribe of Naphtali; and , in either case , she might be indifferently called "of the tribe of Naphtali ," or of "the daughters of Dan."
Naphtali . 2 Chronicles 2 . 14
his father . 2 Chronicles 4 . 16
he was filled . Exodus 31 . 2-6 , Exodus 35 . 30-35 , Exodus 36 . 1 , Exodus 36 . 2 , Exodus 36 . 8 , Isaiah 28 . 26
Reciprocal . Exodus 31 . 3 . filled Exodus 31 . 4 . General Exodus 35 . 35 . he filled 1 Chronicles 22 . 15 . all manner 2 Chronicles 2 . 7 . cunning Proverbs 8 . 12 . knowledge
cast . Heb. fashioned
two pillars . 1 Kings 7 . 21 , 2 Kings 25 . 16 , 2 Kings 25 . 17 , 2 Chronicles 3 . 15-17 , 2 Chronicles 4 . 12-22 , Jeremiah 52 . 21-23
eighteen cubits . That is , nearly thirty feet , English measure. But in the parallel place in Chronicles , these pillars are said to thirty-five cubits high. Tremellius reconciles this difference by observing , that the common cubit was but one-half of the cubit of the sanctuary; so that eighteen of the one would make thirty-six of the other; from which , if we deduct one cubit for the base , there will remain thirty-five. Notwithstanding the names of these pillars , they seem to have supported no part of the building , and appear to have been formed for ornament; and were no doubt also emblematical. The right pillar was called Jachin , which signifies , "He will establish;" while that on the left was named Boaz , "In it is strength." Some think they were intended for memorials of the pillars and cloud of fire , which led Israel through the wilderness; but Henry supposes them designed for memorandums to the priests and others that came to worship at God's door.
1st. To depend upon God only , and not upon any sufficiency of their own , for strength and establishment in all their religious exercises.
2nd. It was a memorandum to them of the strength and establishment of the temple of God among them.
When the temple was destroyed , particular notice is taken of the breaking up and carrying away of these brazen pillars , 2 Kings 25 . 13 , 2 Kings 25 . 17 , which had been the tokens of its establishment , and would have been still so , if they had not forsaken God.
Reciprocal . 1 Kings 7 . 41 . two pillars 1 Chronicles 18 . 8 . wherewith Jeremiah 27 . 19 . the pillars Jeremiah 52 . 17 . pillars Ezekiel 40 . 49 . pillars John 6 . 13 . and filled
Exodus 36 . 38 , Exodus 38 . 17 , Exodus 38 . 19 , Exodus 38 . 28 , 2 Chronicles 4 . 12 , 2 Chronicles 4 . 13
Reciprocal . 2 Kings 25 . 17 . one pillar Isaiah 8 . 6 . refuseth John 6 . 13 . and filled
Exodus 28 . 14 , Exodus 28 . 22 , Exodus 28 . 24 , Exodus 28 . 25 , Exodus 39 . 15-18 , 2 Kings 25 . 17
Reciprocal . 1 Kings 7 . 41 . two networks Jeremiah 52 . 22 . with network
Exodus 28 . 14 , Exodus 28 . 22 , Exodus 28 . 24 , Exodus 28 . 25 , Exodus 39 . 15-18 , 2 Kings 25 . 17
Reciprocal . Exodus 28 . 33 . pomegranates 1 Kings 7 . 41 . two networks
lily work . 1 Kings 7 . 22 , 1 Kings 6 . 18 , 1 Kings 6 . 32-35
Reciprocal . 1 Kings 7 . 26 . with flowers 1 Chronicles 28 . 15 . the candlesticks
and the pomegranates . 2 Kings 25 . 17 , 2 Chronicles 3 . 16 , 2 Chronicles 4 . 13 , Jeremiah 52 . 22 , Jeremiah 52 . 23
And he set . 2 Chronicles 3 . 17 , Galatians 2 . 9 , Revelation 3 . 12
the porch . 1 Kings 7 . 12 , 1 Kings 6 . 3 , Ezekiel 40 . 48 , Ezekiel 40 . 49
Jachin . 2 Samuel 7 . 12 , Isaiah 9 . 7
Boaz . Ruth 4 . 21 , Isaiah 45 . 24 , Matthew 16 . 18
Reciprocal . Numbers 26 . 12 . Jachin Ruth 2 . 19 . Boaz 1 Kings 7 . 15 . two pillars Proverbs 9 . 1 . pillars
Reciprocal . 1 Kings 7 . 19 . lily work
he made . Exodus 30 . 18-21 , Exodus 38 . 8
a molten sea . 2 Kings 25 . 13 , 2 Chronicles 4 . 2 , Jeremiah 52 . 17 , Jeremiah 52 . 20
the one brim to the other . Heb. his brim to his brim
Reciprocal . 1 Kings 7 . 44 . one sea 2 Kings 16 . 17 . borders Revelation 4 . 6 . a sea
knops . 1 Kings 6 . 18 , Exodus 25 . 31-36 , Exodus 37 . 17-22
compassing the sea . 2 Chronicles 4 . 3
2 Chronicles 4 . 4 , 2 Chronicles 4 . 5 , Jeremiah 52 . 20 , Ezekiel 1 . 10 , Matthew 28 . 19 , Mark 16 . 15 , Mark 16 . 16 , Luke 24 . 47 , 1 Corinthians 9 . 9 , Revelation 4 . 6 , Revelation 4 . 7
Reciprocal . 1 Kings 7 . 29 . lions
an hand breadth . Jeremiah 52 . 21
with flowers . 1 Kings 7 . 19 , 1 Kings 6 . 18 , 1 Kings 6 . 32 , 1 Kings 6 . 35
it contained . This immense laver , called a sea from it magnitude , held , at a moderate computation , 16 ,000 gallons. Besides this great brazen laver , there were in the temple ten lavers of brass of a less size , which moved on wheels , and were ornamented with the figures of various animals , having , probably , always some relation to the cherubim. These lavers were to hold water for the use of the priests in their sacred office , particularly to wash the victims that were to be offered as a burnt offering , as we learn from 2 Chronicles 4 . 6 , but the brazen sea was for the priests to wash in. The knops are supposed to have been in the form of an ox's head . 2 Chronicles 4 . 3 , and some think the water flowed out at their mouths.
two thousand . 1 Kings 7 . 38 , 2 Chronicles 4 . 5 , Ezekiel 45 . 14
Reciprocal . 2 Chronicles 2 . 10 . baths of wine
ten bases . These highly ornamental bases appear to have been square stands , or immense pedestals , for the purpose of supporting the lavers. 2 Kings 25 . 13 , 2 Kings 25 . 16 , 2 Chronicles 4 . 14 , Jeremiah 52 . 17 , Jeremiah 52 . 20
Reciprocal . 1 Kings 7 . 43 . ten bases 2 Kings 16 . 17 . borders
bases was on . It seems evident that these bases or pedestals rose with steps , and that the ornaments mentioned in the next #### Verse appeared in front , forming so many entablatures. But the description of these bases is very difficult to comprehend . many of the original words are seldom , if at all , used elsewhere; and it would be impossible to give an explanation of each particular , without a labour and prolixity disproportioned to its importance to us. 1 Kings 7 . 28
Reciprocal . 1 Kings 7 . 40 . the lavers
lions . 1 Kings 7 . 25 , 1 Kings 6 . 27 , Ezekiel 1 . 10 , Ezekiel 10 . 14 , Ezekiel 41 . 18 , Ezekiel 41 . 19 , Hosea 5 . 14 , Revelation 4 . 6 , Revelation 4 . 7 , Revelation 5 . 5
cherubims . Genesis 3 . 24 , Exodus 25 . 18 , Exodus 37 . 7 , Hebrews 9 . 5
certain additions . 1 Peter 2 . 5
Reciprocal . 1 Kings 7 . 36 . graved cherubims
wheels . Ezekiel 1 . 15-21 , Ezekiel 3 . 13 , Ezekiel 10 . 10-13
had undersetters . It is probable that these undersetters were so many strong legs , somewhat shorter than the wheels , and were intended to prevent the laver from tilting , or falling , in case of any accident.
joined to the base . Heb. in the base , 1 Kings 7 . 32
Ezekiel 1 . 16 , Ezekiel 1 . 18
graved cherubims . 1 Kings 7 . 29 , 1 Kings 6 . 29 , 1 Kings 6 . 32 , 1 Kings 6 . 35 , Ezekiel 40 . 31 , Ezekiel 40 . 37 , Ezekiel 41 . 18-20 , Ezekiel 41 . 25 , Ezekiel 41 . 26
proportion . Heb. nakedness
Reciprocal . Ezekiel 10 . 14 . every Ezekiel 10 . 20 . and I Ezekiel 40 . 22 . palm trees
ten lavers . Exodus 30 . 17-21 , Exodus 30 . 28 , Exodus 38 . 8 , Exodus 40 . 11 , Exodus 40 . 12 , 2 Chronicles 4 . 6-22 , Zechariah 13 . 1 , Hebrews 9 . 10 , Hebrews 10 . 22 , 1 John 1 . 7 , Revelation 7 . 14
Reciprocal . Exodus 30 . 18 . a laver 1 Kings 7 . 26 . two thousand 2 Chronicles 2 . 10 . baths of wine
side . Heb. shoulder
he set . 2 Chronicles 4 . 6 , 2 Chronicles 4 . 10
Hiram . Heb. Hirom , 1 Kings 7 . 13
the lavers . 1 Kings 7 . 28 , 2 Kings 25 . 14 , 2 Kings 25 . 15 , 2 Chronicles 4 . 8 , 2 Chronicles 4 . 11-16 , Jeremiah 52 . 18 , Jeremiah 52 . 19
the shovels . 1 Kings 7 . 45
the basins . Exodus 24 . 6
So Hiram . Exodus 39 . 32-43
Reciprocal . Exodus 27 . 3 . his shovels 2 Chronicles 4 . 6 . ten lavers
two pillars . 1 Kings 7 . 15-22 , 2 Chronicles 4 . 12
two networks . 1 Kings 7 . 17 , 1 Kings 7 . 18
the pillars . Heb. the face of the pillars , 1 Kings 7 . 42
Reciprocal . 2 Chronicles 4 . 13 . four hundred
ten bases . 1 Kings 7 . 27-39
Reciprocal . Numbers 7 . 13 . charger
one sea . 1 Kings 7 . 23-26
the pots . Exodus 27 . 3 , Exodus 38 . 3 , Leviticus 8 . 31 , 1 Samuel 2 . 13 , 1 Samuel 2 . 14 , 2 Chronicles 4 . 16 , Ezekiel 46 . 20-24 , Zechariah 14 . 21
bright brass . Heb. brass made bright , or scoured
Reciprocal . Numbers 7 . 13 . charger 1 Kings 7 . 40 . the shovels 2 Chronicles 4 . 11 . the pots Nehemiah 7 . 70 . basins Jeremiah 52 . 18 . the shovels
the clay ground . Heb. the thickness of the ground
Succoth . Genesis 33 . 17
Zarthan . Zarthan is supposed to have been situated in the tribe of Manasseh , west of Jordan , near Jezreel and Bethshan or Scythopolis , and not far from the Jordan. Succoth we know was situated east of Jordan , in the tribe of Gad , and according to Jerome , in the district of Scythopolis . hence the "plain of Jordan ," where Hiram cast the brazen vessels , must be the plain in which that river runs , Zarthan and Succoth being probably nearly opposite each other; but whether the precise spot of his operations was on this side or the other side , is uncertain. In this place he found that particular clay that was proper for his purpose; and it being a considerable distance from Jerusalem , that city would not be annoyed by the smoke and noxious vapours necessarily occasioned by the process. 1 Kings 4 . 12 , Zartanah , Joshua 3 . 16 , Zaretan , 2 Chronicles 4 . 17 , Zeredathah
Reciprocal . Genesis 13 . 10 . the plain Joshua 13 . 27 . Succoth
because they were exceeding many . Heb. for the exceeding multitude , 2 Chronicles 4 . 18
found out . Heb. searched , 1 Chronicles 22 . 14 , 1 Chronicles 22 . 16
Reciprocal . 2 Kings 25 . 14 . the pots 2 Kings 25 . 16 . the brass 1 Chronicles 22 . 3 . without weight Jeremiah 52 . 20 . without
the altar . Exodus 30 . 1-5 , Exodus 37 . 25-28 , Exodus 39 . 38 , Exodus 40 . 26 , 2 Chronicles 4 . 19
the table . Exodus 25 . 23-30 , Exodus 37 . 10-16 , Exodus 39 . 36 , Exodus 40 . 22 , Exodus 40 . 23 , Leviticus 24 . 5-9 , 2 Chronicles 4 . 8 , Ezekiel 40 . 39 , Ezekiel 40 . 42 , Ezekiel 41 . 22 , Ezekiel 44 . 16 , Malachi 1 . 12 , 1 Corinthians 10 . 21
Reciprocal . Leviticus 24 . 6 . pure 1 Kings 6 . 20 . the altar 2 Kings 12 . 13 . bowls 2 Kings 24 . 13 . which Solomon 2 Kings 25 . 15 . and such things 1 Chronicles 23 . 29 . for the showbread 1 Chronicles 28 . 16 . tables of showbread 1 Chronicles 28 . 17 . the bowls 1 Chronicles 28 . 18 . the altar 2 Chronicles 32 . 12 . one altar Ezra 8 . 28 . the vessels Job 28 . 1 . the silver
the candlesticks . Exodus 25 . 31-40 , Exodus 37 . 17-24 , Exodus 39 . 37 , Exodus 40 . 24 , Exodus 40 . 25 , 2 Chronicles 4 . 7 , Zechariah 4 . 1-3 , Zechariah 4 . 11-14 , Matthew 5 . 14-16 , Revelation 1 . 20 , Revelation 2 . 1
before the oracle . 2 Chronicles 4 . 20
the tongs . Exodus 25 . 38 , Numbers 4 . 9
Reciprocal . Leviticus 24 . 4 . the pure Jeremiah 52 . 19 . and the candlesticks Zechariah 4 . 2 . a candlestick
spoons . Exodus 25 . 29 , Numbers 7 . 86
censers . Heb. ash pans , Leviticus 16 . 12 , 2 Chronicles 4 . 21 , 2 Chronicles 4 . 22
Reciprocal . Exodus 25 . 38 . the tongs Exodus 37 . 16 . dishes Numbers 7 . 14 . spoon 2 Chronicles 24 . 14 . vessels to minister Ezra 1 . 9 . chargers of gold Jeremiah 52 . 17 . pillars Jeremiah 52 . 18 . bowls Zechariah 4 . 2 . a candlestick Hebrews 9 . 4 . the golden Revelation 8 . 3 . having
was ended . Exodus 40 . 33 , Ezra 6 . 15 , Zechariah 4 . 9
Solomon brought . It appears , therefore , that Solomon did not use any of the gold and silver in the structure of the temple which his father had provided.
things which David his father had dedicated . Heb. holy things of David , 2 Samuel 8 . 7-11 , 1 Chronicles 18 . 7 , 1 Chronicles 18 . 8 , 1 Chronicles 18 . 10 , 1 Chronicles 18 . 11 , 1 Chronicles 26 . 26-28 , 1 Chronicles 28 . 11-18 , 1 Chronicles 29 . 2-8 , 2 Chronicles 5 . 1
Reciprocal . Joshua 6 . 19 . the treasury 2 Samuel 8 . 11 . Which 1 Kings 9 . 1 . it came 1 Kings 10 . 4 . the house 1 Kings 14 . 26 . he took away 1 Kings 15 . 15 . he brought 2 Kings 14 . 14 . all the gold 1 Chronicles 6 . 10 . Solomon 1 Chronicles 26 . 20 . dedicated things 2 Chronicles 8 . 15 . the treasures 2 Chronicles 9 . 3 . the house 2 Chronicles 15 . 18 . brought Ezra 2 . 69 . the treasure Ezra 5 . 11 . which a great