The size of Solomon’s temple depends on the true length of the ancient cubit, which is doubtful. It has been estimated as somewhat less than a foot…

The length. —By comparison with Exodus 26:16-23, we find that the Temple itself was in all its proportions an exact copy of the Ta…

And the house which King Solomon built for the Lord
For his worship, honour, and glory:

its lengt…

The temple is called the house of the Lord, because it was directed and modelled by him, and was to be employed in his service. This gave it the be…