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1 Reis 6

Constable - There was also an outer courtyard not mentioned here (cf. 2 Chron. 4:9), which was somewhat lower in elevation than the inner courtyard (cf. "upper courtyard" in Jer. 36:10). This inner courtyard (also called the "courtyard of the priests," 2 Chron. 4:9) was separated from the outer (great) court by the wall described here. This wall consisted of three courses (rows) of dressed (cut) stone (limestone) and one course (row) of cedar beams. (The outer courtyard was also surrounded by a wall.) The size of the inner courtyard is not given, but if the dimensions of the courtyards of the temple are proportionate to those of the tabernacle courtyard, as the dimensions of the temple and tabernacle structures are, the inner courtyard was about 150 feet wide and 400 feet long. (See The Bible Knowledge Commentary History - Page 53) According to the Bible, two courts surrounded the Temple. The Inner Court (1 Kings 6:36), or Court of the Priests (2 Chr. 4:9), was separated from the space beyond by a wall of three courses of hewn stone, surmounted by cedar beams (1 Kings 6:36). It contained the Altar of burnt-offering (2 Chr. 15:8), the Brazen Sea laver (2Ch 4:2–5, 10) and ten other lavers (1 Kings 7:38, 39). A brazen altar stood before the Temple (2 Kings 16:14), its dimensions 20 cubits square and 10 cubits high (2 Chr. 4:1). The Great Court surrounded the whole Temple (2 Chr. 4:9). It was here that people assembled to worship. (Jeremiah 19:14; 26:2). 1 Kings 6:37 In the fourth year the foundation of the house of the LORD was laid, in the month of Ziv. NET 1 Kings 6:37 In the month Ziv of the fourth year of Solomon's reign the foundation was laid for the LORD's temple. CSB 1 Kings 6:37 The foundation of the LORD's temple was laid in Solomon's fourth year in the month of Ziv. ESV 1 Kings 6:37 In the fourth year the foundation of the house of the LORD was laid, in the month of Ziv. NIV 1 Kings 6:37 The foundation of the temple of the LORD was laid in the fourth year, in the month of Ziv. NLT 1 Kings 6:37 The foundation of the LORD's Temple was laid in midspring, in the month of Ziv, during the fourth year of Solomon's reign. NRS 1 Kings 6:37 In the fourth year the foundation of the house of the LORD was laid, in the month of Ziv. 1Ki 6:1 2Ch 3:2 In the fourth year the foundation of the house of the LORD was laid, in the month of Ziv - This verse goes back to the beginning of Solomon's building the Temple. 1 Kings 6:38 In the eleventh year, in the month of Bul, which is the eighth month, the house was finished throughout all its parts and according to all its plans. So he was seven years in building it. NET 1 Kings 6:38 In the eleventh year, in the month Bul (the eighth month) the temple was completed in accordance with all its specifications and blueprints. It took seven years to build. CSB 1 Kings 6:38 In his eleventh year in the eighth month, in the month of Bul, the temple was completed in every detail and according to every specification. So he built it in seven years. ESV 1 Kings 6:38 And in the eleventh year, in the month of Bul, which is the eighth month, the house was finished in all its parts, and according to all its specifications. He was seven years in building it. NIV 1 Kings 6:38 In the eleventh year in the month of Bul, the eighth month, the temple was finished in all its details according to its specifications. He had spent seven years building it. NLT 1 Kings 6:38 The entire building was completed in every detail by midautumn, in the month of Bul, during the eleventh year of his reign. So it took seven years to build the Temple. 'finished: Ezr 6:14,15 Zec 4:9 6:13-15 throughout: etc. or, with all the appurtenances thereof, and with all the ordinances thereof seven years: 1Ki 6:1,9 7:1 Ezr 3:8-13 6:15 Joh 2:20 SOLOMON'S TEMPLE (facing eastward) In the eleventh year, in the month of Bul (8th month - Oct.-Nov see calendar), which is the eighth month, the house was finished throughout all its parts and according to all its plans. So he was seven years in building it - According to all the plans refers to the plans given by YAHWEH to David (1Ch 28:11,12, 19+) and passed down to his son Solomon. MacArthur Study Bible - The temple took 7 years, 6 months to build and was completed in Solomon’s 11th year (959 B.C.) in the eighth month (cf. 1Ki 6:38). Since it was dedicated in the seventh month (1Ki 5:3), its dedication occurred 11 months later to coincide with the Feast of Booths, or Tabernacles. See 1Ki 8:2+. Why is there so much emphasis in the OT on the temple? 1) It was the center of worship that called people to correct belief through the generations. 2) It was the symbol of God’s presence with His people. 3) It was the symbol of forgiveness and grace, reminding the people of the seriousness of sin and the availability of mercy. 4) It prepared the people for the true Lamb of God, Jesus Christ, who would take away sin. 5) It was a place of prayer. Cf. 1Ki 7:12–17. (Borrow MacArthur Study Bible) Donald Wiseman sums up the building of the Temple - Solomon throughout used the best available skills and materials in his work for his God. This attests his devotion at the time and should be the attitude of all true worshippers (cf. 1Ki 6:7: Matt. 2:11; 2 Cor. 8:1–5; 9:6–15). (See 1 and 2 Kings: An Introduction and Commentary - Page 120)