Charles Ellicott Commentary 1 Kings 7:7

"And he made the porch of the throne where he was to judge, even the porch of judgment: and it was covered with cedar from floor to floor." — 1 Kings 7:7 (ASV)

The porch (or hall) of judgment was clearly a separate building, not described in the text, except that it was floored and its ceiling was cedar. Mr. Fergusson, comparing it "with the remains of Assyrian and Persian examples," supposes it to have been square, supported on four pillars in the center, between which the throne stood, and having openings on the four sides for the public, the king, and his officers.