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The Inner Sanctuary
Commentators explain that this verse describes the construction of the “oracle,” or the Most Holy Place. A partition made of cedar boards was built 20 cubits from the rear of the temple, creating a distinct inner room that would serve as the sacred dwelling place of God's presence.
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Kings 6:16
18th Century
Theologian
The meaning is that at a distance of 20 cubits from the end wall, measured along the side walls of the house, Solomon constructed a partition that …
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Kings 6:16–17
19th Century
Bishop
These verses describe the division of the Temple, by a partition from floor to ceiling of cedar wood, into “the Oracle,” or Holy of Holies, occupyi…
John Gill
On 1 Kings 6:16
17th Century
Pastor
And he built twenty cubits on the sides of the house
At the end or extremity of it, as the Targum; that is, he built…
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Matthew Henry
On 1 Kings 6:15–38
17th Century
Minister
See what was typified by this temple.
- Christ is the true Temple. In Him dwells all the fullness of the Godhead; in Him meet all God's …