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All these were of costly stones, even of hewn stone, according to measure, sawed with saws, within and without, even from the foundation unto the coping, and so on the outside unto the great court.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

The stones were uniform—all cut to certain fixed measures of length, width, and thickness. They were squared not only on the visible face but also …

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

The residence of the king, and the separate palace for the queen, distinct from the apartments of the inferior wives and concubines, are not descri…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

All these were of costly stones
Marble, porphyry, &c.

according to the measure of hewed stones, s…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

All Solomon's buildings, though beautiful, were intended for use. Solomon began with the temple; he built for God first, and then his other buildin…

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