7:1 Solomon also built a palace for himself, and it took him thirteen years to complete the construction.
The NLT Book of 1Kings , Chapter 7 , Verse 1 , Solomon also built a palace for himself, and it took him thirteen years to complete the construction.
7:2 One of Solomon's buildings was called the Palace of the Forest of Lebanon. It was 150 feet long, 75 feet wide, and 45 feet high. The great cedar ceiling beams rested on four rows of cedar pillars.
The NLT Book of 1Kings , Chapter 7 , Verse 2 , One of Solomon's buildings was called the Palace of the Forest of Lebanon. It was 150 feet long, 75 feet wide, and 45 feet high. The great cedar ceiling beams rested on four rows of cedar pillars.
7:3 It had a cedar roof supported by forty-five rafters that rested on three rows of pillars, fifteen in each row.
The NLT Book of 1Kings , Chapter 7 , Verse 3 , It had a cedar roof supported by forty-five rafters that rested on three rows of pillars, fifteen in each row.
7:4 On each of the side walls there were three rows of windows facing each other.
The NLT Book of 1Kings , Chapter 7 , Verse 4 , On each of the side walls there were three rows of windows facing each other.
7:5 All the doorways were rectangular in frame; they were in sets of three, facing each other.
The NLT Book of 1Kings , Chapter 7 , Verse 5 , All the doorways were rectangular in frame; they were in sets of three, facing each other.
7:6 He also built the Hall of Pillars, which was 75 feet long and 45 feet wide. There was a porch at its front, covered by a canopy that was supported by pillars.
The NLT Book of 1Kings , Chapter 7 , Verse 6 , He also built the Hall of Pillars, which was 75 feet long and 45 feet wide. There was a porch at its front, covered by a canopy that was supported by pillars.
7:7 There was also the Hall of the Throne, also known as the Hall of Judgment, where Solomon sat to hear legal matters. It was paneled with cedar from floor to ceiling.
The NLT Book of 1Kings , Chapter 7 , Verse 7 , There was also the Hall of the Throne, also known as the Hall of Judgment, where Solomon sat to hear legal matters. It was paneled with cedar from floor to ceiling.
7:8 Solomon's living quarters surrounded a courtyard behind this hall; they were built the same way. He also built similar living quarters for Pharaoh's daughter, one of his wives.
The NLT Book of 1Kings , Chapter 7 , Verse 8 , Solomon's living quarters surrounded a courtyard behind this hall; they were built the same way. He also built similar living quarters for Pharaoh's daughter, one of his wives.
7:9 All these buildings were built entirely from huge, costly blocks of stone, cut and trimmed to exact measure on all sides.
The NLT Book of 1Kings , Chapter 7 , Verse 9 , All these buildings were built entirely from huge, costly blocks of stone, cut and trimmed to exact measure on all sides.
7:10 Some of the huge foundation stones were 15 feet long, and some were 12 feet long.
The NLT Book of 1Kings , Chapter 7 , Verse 10 , Some of the huge foundation stones were 15 feet long, and some were 12 feet long.
7:11 The costly blocks of stone used in the walls were also cut to measure, and cedar beams were also used.
The NLT Book of 1Kings , Chapter 7 , Verse 11 , The costly blocks of stone used in the walls were also cut to measure, and cedar beams were also used.
7:12 The walls of the great courtyard were built so that there was one layer of cedar beams after every three layers of hewn stone, just like the walls of the inner courtyard of the LORD's Temple with its entrance foyer.
The NLT Book of 1Kings , Chapter 7 , Verse 12 , The walls of the great courtyard were built so that there was one layer of cedar beams after every three layers of hewn stone, just like the walls of the inner courtyard of the LORD's Temple with its entrance foyer.
7:13 King Solomon then asked for a man named Huram to come from Tyre,
The NLT Book of 1Kings , Chapter 7 , Verse 13 , King Solomon then asked for a man named Huram to come from Tyre,
7:14 for he was a craftsman skilled in bronze work. He was half Israelite, since his mother was a widow from the tribe of Naphtali, and his father had been a foundry worker from Tyre. So he came to work for King Solomon.
The NLT Book of 1Kings , Chapter 7 , Verse 14 , for he was a craftsman skilled in bronze work. He was half Israelite, since his mother was a widow from the tribe of Naphtali, and his father had been a foundry worker from Tyre. So he came to work for King Solomon.
7:15 Huram cast two bronze pillars, each 27 feet tall and 18 feet in circumference.
The NLT Book of 1Kings , Chapter 7 , Verse 15 , Huram cast two bronze pillars, each 27 feet tall and 18 feet in circumference.
7:16 For the tops of the pillars he made capitals of molded bronze, each 7 1/2 feet tall.
The NLT Book of 1Kings , Chapter 7 , Verse 16 , For the tops of the pillars he made capitals of molded bronze, each 7 1/2 feet tall.
7:17 Each capital was decorated with seven sets of latticework and interwoven chains.
The NLT Book of 1Kings , Chapter 7 , Verse 17 , Each capital was decorated with seven sets of latticework and interwoven chains.
7:18 He also made two rows of pomegranates that encircled the latticework to decorate the capitals over the pillars.
The NLT Book of 1Kings , Chapter 7 , Verse 18 , He also made two rows of pomegranates that encircled the latticework to decorate the capitals over the pillars.
7:19 The capitals on the columns inside the foyer were shaped like lilies, and they were 6 feet tall.
The NLT Book of 1Kings , Chapter 7 , Verse 19 , The capitals on the columns inside the foyer were shaped like lilies, and they were 6 feet tall.
7:20 Each capital on the two pillars had two hundred pomegranates in two rows around them, beside the rounded surface next to the latticework.
The NLT Book of 1Kings , Chapter 7 , Verse 20 , Each capital on the two pillars had two hundred pomegranates in two rows around them, beside the rounded surface next to the latticework.
7:21 Huram set the pillars at the entrance of the Temple, one toward the south and one toward the north. He named the one on the south Jakin, and the one on the north Boaz.
The NLT Book of 1Kings , Chapter 7 , Verse 21 , Huram set the pillars at the entrance of the Temple, one toward the south and one toward the north. He named the one on the south Jakin, and the one on the north Boaz.
7:22 The capitals on the pillars were shaped like lilies. And so the work on the pillars was finished.
The NLT Book of 1Kings , Chapter 7 , Verse 22 , The capitals on the pillars were shaped like lilies. And so the work on the pillars was finished.
7:23 Then Huram cast a large round tank, 15 feet across from rim to rim; it was called the Sea. It was 7 1/2 feet deep and about 45 feet in circumference.
The NLT Book of 1Kings , Chapter 7 , Verse 23 , Then Huram cast a large round tank, 15 feet across from rim to rim; it was called the Sea. It was 7 1/2 feet deep and about 45 feet in circumference.
7:24 The Sea was encircled just below its rim by two rows of decorative gourds. There were about six gourds per foot all the way around, and they had been cast as part of the tank.
The NLT Book of 1Kings , Chapter 7 , Verse 24 , The Sea was encircled just below its rim by two rows of decorative gourds. There were about six gourds per foot all the way around, and they had been cast as part of the tank.
7:25 The Sea rested on a base of twelve bronze oxen, all facing outward. Three faced north, three faced west, three faced south, and three faced east.
The NLT Book of 1Kings , Chapter 7 , Verse 25 , The Sea rested on a base of twelve bronze oxen, all facing outward. Three faced north, three faced west, three faced south, and three faced east.
7:26 The walls of the Sea were about three inches thick, and its rim flared out like a cup and resembled a lily blossom. It could hold about 11,000 gallons of water.
The NLT Book of 1Kings , Chapter 7 , Verse 26 , The walls of the Sea were about three inches thick, and its rim flared out like a cup and resembled a lily blossom. It could hold about 11,000 gallons of water.
7:27 Huram also made ten bronze water carts, each 6 feet long, 6 feet wide, and 4 1/2 feet tall.
The NLT Book of 1Kings , Chapter 7 , Verse 27 , Huram also made ten bronze water carts, each 6 feet long, 6 feet wide, and 4 1/2 feet tall.
7:28 They were constructed with side panels braced with crossbars.
The NLT Book of 1Kings , Chapter 7 , Verse 28 , They were constructed with side panels braced with crossbars.
7:29 Both the panels and the crossbars were decorated with carved lions, oxen, and cherubim. Above and below the lions and oxen were wreath decorations.
The NLT Book of 1Kings , Chapter 7 , Verse 29 , Both the panels and the crossbars were decorated with carved lions, oxen, and cherubim. Above and below the lions and oxen were wreath decorations.
7:30 Each of these carts had four bronze wheels and bronze axles. At each corner of the carts were supporting posts for the bronze basins; these supports were decorated with carvings of wreaths on each side.
The NLT Book of 1Kings , Chapter 7 , Verse 30 , Each of these carts had four bronze wheels and bronze axles. At each corner of the carts were supporting posts for the bronze basins; these supports were decorated with carvings of wreaths on each side.
7:31 The top of each cart had a circular frame for the basin. It projected 1 1/2 feet above the cart's top like a round pedestal, and its opening was 2 1/4 feet across; it was decorated on the outside with carvings of wreaths. The panels of the carts were square, not round.
The NLT Book of 1Kings , Chapter 7 , Verse 31 , The top of each cart had a circular frame for the basin. It projected 1 1/2 feet above the cart's top like a round pedestal, and its opening was 2 1/4 feet across; it was decorated on the outside with carvings of wreaths. The panels of the carts were square, not round.
7:32 Under the panels were four wheels that were connected to axles that had been cast as one unit with the cart. The wheels were 2 1/4 feet in diameter
The NLT Book of 1Kings , Chapter 7 , Verse 32 , Under the panels were four wheels that were connected to axles that had been cast as one unit with the cart. The wheels were 2 1/4 feet in diameter
7:33 and were similar to chariot wheels. The axles, spokes, rims, and hubs were all cast from molten bronze.
The NLT Book of 1Kings , Chapter 7 , Verse 33 , and were similar to chariot wheels. The axles, spokes, rims, and hubs were all cast from molten bronze.
7:34 There were supports at each of the four corners of the carts, and these, too, were cast as one unit with the cart.
The NLT Book of 1Kings , Chapter 7 , Verse 34 , There were supports at each of the four corners of the carts, and these, too, were cast as one unit with the cart.
7:35 Around the top of each cart there was a rim 9 inches wide. The supports and side panels were cast as one unit with the cart.
The NLT Book of 1Kings , Chapter 7 , Verse 35 , Around the top of each cart there was a rim 9 inches wide. The supports and side panels were cast as one unit with the cart.
7:36 Carvings of cherubim, lions, and palm trees decorated the panels and supports wherever there was room, and there were wreaths all around.
The NLT Book of 1Kings , Chapter 7 , Verse 36 , Carvings of cherubim, lions, and palm trees decorated the panels and supports wherever there was room, and there were wreaths all around.
7:37 All ten water carts were the same size and were made alike, for each was cast from the same mold.
The NLT Book of 1Kings , Chapter 7 , Verse 37 , All ten water carts were the same size and were made alike, for each was cast from the same mold.
7:38 Huram also made ten bronze basins, one for each cart. Each basin was 6 feet across and could hold 220 gallons of water.
The NLT Book of 1Kings , Chapter 7 , Verse 38 , Huram also made ten bronze basins, one for each cart. Each basin was 6 feet across and could hold 220 gallons of water.
7:39 He arranged five water carts on the south side of the Temple and five on the north side. The Sea was placed at the southeast corner of the Temple.
The NLT Book of 1Kings , Chapter 7 , Verse 39 , He arranged five water carts on the south side of the Temple and five on the north side. The Sea was placed at the southeast corner of the Temple.
7:40 He also made the necessary pots, shovels, and basins. So at last Huram completed everything King Solomon had assigned him to make for the Temple of the LORD:
The NLT Book of 1Kings , Chapter 7 , Verse 40 , He also made the necessary pots, shovels, and basins. So at last Huram completed everything King Solomon had assigned him to make for the Temple of the LORD:
7:41 two pillars, two bowl-shaped capitals on top of the pillars, two networks of chains that decorated the capitals,
The NLT Book of 1Kings , Chapter 7 , Verse 41 , two pillars, two bowl-shaped capitals on top of the pillars, two networks of chains that decorated the capitals,
7:42 four hundred pomegranates that hung from the chains on the capitals (two rows of pomegranates for each of the chain networks that were hung around the capitals on top of the pillars),
The NLT Book of 1Kings , Chapter 7 , Verse 42 , four hundred pomegranates that hung from the chains on the capitals (two rows of pomegranates for each of the chain networks that were hung around the capitals on top of the pillars),
7:43 the ten water carts holding the ten basins,
The NLT Book of 1Kings , Chapter 7 , Verse 43 , the ten water carts holding the ten basins,
7:44 the Sea and the twelve oxen under it,
The NLT Book of 1Kings , Chapter 7 , Verse 44 , the Sea and the twelve oxen under it,
7:45 the pots, the shovels, and the basins. All these utensils for the Temple of the LORD that Huram made for Solomon were made of burnished bronze.
The NLT Book of 1Kings , Chapter 7 , Verse 45 , the pots, the shovels, and the basins. All these utensils for the Temple of the LORD that Huram made for Solomon were made of burnished bronze.
7:46 The king had them cast in clay molds in the Jordan Valley between Succoth and Zarethan.
The NLT Book of 1Kings , Chapter 7 , Verse 46 , The king had them cast in clay molds in the Jordan Valley between Succoth and Zarethan.
7:47 Solomon did not weigh all the utensils because there were so many; the weight of the bronze could not be measured.
The NLT Book of 1Kings , Chapter 7 , Verse 47 , Solomon did not weigh all the utensils because there were so many; the weight of the bronze could not be measured.
7:48 So Solomon made all the furnishings of the Temple of the LORD: the gold altar, the gold table for the Bread of the Presence,
The NLT Book of 1Kings , Chapter 7 , Verse 48 , So Solomon made all the furnishings of the Temple of the LORD: the gold altar, the gold table for the Bread of the Presence,
7:49 the gold lampstands, five on the south and five on the north, in front of the Most Holy Place, the flower decorations, lamps, and tongs, all of gold,
The NLT Book of 1Kings , Chapter 7 , Verse 49 , the gold lampstands, five on the south and five on the north, in front of the Most Holy Place, the flower decorations, lamps, and tongs, all of gold,
7:50 the cups, lamp snuffers, basins, dishes, and firepans, all of pure gold, the doors for the entrances to the Most Holy Place and the main room of the Temple, with their fronts overlaid with gold.
The NLT Book of 1Kings , Chapter 7 , Verse 50 , the cups, lamp snuffers, basins, dishes, and firepans, all of pure gold, the doors for the entrances to the Most Holy Place and the main room of the Temple, with their fronts overlaid with gold.
7:51 So King Solomon finished all his work on the Temple of the LORD. Then Solomon brought all the gifts his father, David, had dedicated--the silver, the gold, and the other utensils--and he stored them in the treasuries of the LORD's Temple.
The NLT Book of 1Kings , Chapter 7 , Verse 51 , So King Solomon finished all his work on the Temple of the LORD. Then Solomon brought all the gifts his father, David, had dedicated--the silver, the gold, and the other utensils--and he stored them in the treasuries of the LORD's Temple.
