And he made the Hall of the Throne where he was to pronounce judgment, even the Hall of Judgment; it was finished with cedar from floor to rafters.

Commentaries

4

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

The porch or gate of justice still kept alive the likeness of the old patriarchal custom of sitting in judgment at the gate, just as this practice …

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

The porch (or hall) of judgment was clearly a separate building, not described in the text, except that it was fl…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Then he made a porch for the throne
The ivory throne on which he sat to hear and try causes, ([Reference 1 Kings 10:…

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…

Loading related resources...