King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
And he built the inner court with three rows of hewed stone, and a row of cedar beams.
Complete Jewish Bible:
He built the inner courtyard with three rows of cut stone and a row of cedar beams.
Berean Standard Bible:
Solomon built the inner courtyard with three rows of dressed stone and one row of trimmed cedar beams.
American Standard Version:
And he built the inner court with three courses of hewn stone, and a course of cedar beams.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And he built{H1129} the inner{H6442} court{H2691} with three{H7969} rows{H2905} of hewed stone{H1496}, and a row{H2905} of cedar{H730} beams{H3773}.
Cross-References (KJV):
1 Kings 7:12
- And the great court round about [was] with three rows of hewed stones, and a row of cedar beams, both for the inner court of the house of the LORD, and for the porch of the house.
Revelation 11:2
- But the court which is without the temple leave out, and measure it not; for it is given unto the Gentiles: and the holy city shall they tread under foot forty [and] two months.
Exodus 38:9
- ¶ And he made the court: on the south side southward the hangings of the court [were of] fine twined linen, an hundred cubits:
Exodus 38:20
- And all the pins of the tabernacle, and of the court round about, [were of] brass.
2 Chronicles 7:7
- Moreover Solomon hallowed the middle of the court that [was] before the house of the LORD: for there he offered burnt offerings, and the fat of the peace offerings, because the brasen altar which Solomon had made was not able to receive the burnt offerings, and the meat offerings, and the fat.
Exodus 27:9
- ¶ And thou shalt make the court of the tabernacle: for the south side southward [there shall be] hangings for the court [of] fine twined linen of an hundred cubits long for one side:
Exodus 27:19
- All the vessels of the tabernacle in all the service thereof, and all the pins thereof, and all the pins of the court, [shall be of] brass.
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Commentary for 1 Kings 6:36
1 Kings 6:36 describes a detail in the construction of the inner court of King Solomon's Temple in Jerusalem. This verse is part of the larger narrative found in 1 Kings 6, which outlines the building process of the Temple, one of the most significant religious structures in Jewish history. The Temple, initiated by King Solomon in the 10th century BCE, was intended to be a permanent dwelling place for the Ark of the Covenant and a central location for the worship of the God of Israel.
In the verse, the use of "three rows of hewed stone" reflects the meticulous and costly construction methods of the time, indicating a structure of great importance and permanence. Hewed stone, or ashlar masonry, was a high-quality building material that required skilled labor to cut and shape the stones, which were then fitted together without mortar. The additional "row of cedar beams" suggests a combination of stone and wood in the construction, with the cedar beams likely serving as lintels above the doors or windows, or possibly as part of the roof structure. Cedar wood was prized for its durability and fragrance, and it was often imported from Lebanon, further emphasizing the lavishness of the Temple's construction.
The historical context of this verse is the United Monarchy of Israel, under the reign of Solomon, who was known for his wisdom, wealth, and grand building projects. The construction of the Temple was a pivotal moment in the history of ancient Israel, representing a shift from a more nomadic, tent-based worship to a settled, monumental form of religious practice. This transition mirrored the political stability and economic prosperity of Solomon's reign, as well as the centralization of religious and political power in Jerusalem. The detailed description of the Temple's construction in 1 Kings 6 underscores its significance as a sacred space and a symbol of the Israelites' covenant with God.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H1129
There are 345 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: בָּנָה
Transliteration: bânâh
Pronunciation: baw-naw'
Description: a primitive root; to build (literally and figuratively); (begin to) build(-er), obtain children, make, repair, set (up), [idiom] surely. - Strong's Number: H6442
There are 29 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: פְּנִימִי
Transliteration: pᵉnîymîy
Pronunciation: pen-ee-mee'
Description: from פָּנִים; interior; (with-) in(-ner, -ward). - Strong's Number: H2691
There are 163 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: חָצֵר
Transliteration: châtsêr
Pronunciation: khaw-tsare'
Description: (masculine and feminine); from חָצַר in its original sense; a yard (as inclosed by a fence); also a hamlet (as similarly surrounded with walls); court, tower, village. - Strong's Number: H7969
There are 381 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שָׁלוֹשׁ
Transliteration: shâlôwsh
Pronunciation: shaw-loshe'
Description: or שָׁלֹשׁ; masculine שְׁלוֹשָׁה; or שְׁלֹשָׁה; a primitive number; three; occasionally (ordinal) third, or (multiple) thrice; [phrase] fork, [phrase] often(-times), third, thir(-teen, -teenth), three, [phrase] thrice. Compare שָׁלִישׁ. - Strong's Number: H2905
There are 20 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: טוּר
Transliteration: ṭûwr
Pronunciation: toor
Description: from an unused root meaning to range in a regular manner; a row; hence, a wall; row. - Strong's Number: H1496
There are 11 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: גָּזִית
Transliteration: gâzîyth
Pronunciation: gaw-zeeth'
Description: from גָּזָה; something cut, i.e. dressed stone; hewed, hewn stone, wrought. - Strong's Number: H730
There are 466 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אֶרֶז
Transliteration: ʼerez
Pronunciation: eh-rez'
Description: from אָרַז; a cedar tree (from the tenacity of its roots); cedar (tree). - Strong's Number: H3773
There are 3 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: כָּרֻתָה
Transliteration: kâruthâh
Pronunciation: kaw-rooth-aw'
Description: passive participle feminine of כָּרַת; something cut, i.e. a hewn timber; beam.