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Then David gave to Solomon his son the pattern of the porch [of the temple], and of the houses of it, and of the treasuries of it, and of the upper rooms of it, and of the inner chambers of it, and of the place of the mercy seat;

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A Divine Blueprint

Commentators unanimously highlight that the temple's design was not David's invention but a divine revelation from God, just as God gave Moses the pattern for the tabernacle. This detailed plan, which David received in writing, underscores that the temple was God's sacred project, framed according to His perfect wisdom.

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1 Chronicles

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On 1 Chronicles 28:11

18th Century

Theologian

Compare 1 Chronicles 28:19. Just as God had revealed to Moses the pattern of the tabernacle (Exodus 26;[Reference Exodus 27…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On 1 Chronicles 28:11

19th Century

Bishop

Then (and) David gave.—The description proceeds from the outer to the inner.

The pattern.

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

On 1 Chronicles 28:11

19th Century

Preacher

He had it all ready in his mind; and before he died, he passed on the plans of that wonderful piece of architecture to his son Solomon.

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John Gill

John Gill

On 1 Chronicles 28:11

17th Century

Pastor

Then David gave to Solomon his son the pattern of the porch ,
&c.] The breadth, and length, and height of it, which …

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On 1 Chronicles 28:11–21

17th Century

Minister

The temple must be a sacred thing, and a type of Christ; it must be framed by Divine teaching. Christ is the true temple, the church is the gospel …