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A Grand Entrance
Commentators explain that the temple's porch was impressive, measuring 20 cubits long (about 30 feet) by 10 cubits deep (about 15 feet). This grand entrance was part of a structure significantly larger and more permanent than the wilderness tabernacle, symbolizing a new stage in Israel's relationship with God.
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Charles Ellicott
On 1 Kings 6:3
19th Century
Bishop
The porch was thirty feet wide and fifteen feet deep. The height is not here given; but in the present text of [Reference 2 Chroni…
John Gill
On 1 Kings 6:3
17th Century
Pastor
And the porch before the temple of the house
Which stood at the east end of it:
twenty cubits [wa…
Matthew Henry
On 1 Kings 6:1–10
17th Century
Minister
The temple is called the house of the Lord, because it was directed and modelled by him, and was to be employed in his service. This gave it the be…