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A Practical Holy Place
Commentators explain that a three-story structure of side-chambers was built around the main Temple on three sides. These rooms likely served practical purposes, such as storage for sacred items and furniture, and as residences for the ministering priests. This shows the Temple was not just a monument, but a functional center for worship and service.
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Kings 6:5
18th Century
Theologian
Chambers - (The marginal note reads, "floors.") Rather, it was a lean-to, which completely surrounded three sides of the building: the north…
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Kings 6:5–10
19th Century
Bishop
The general meaning of these verses is clear, though some of the words are doubtful. Around three sides of the Temple was built a kind of aisle, op…
John Gill
On 1 Kings 6:5
17th Century
Pastor
And against the wall of the house he built chambers round
about
Or near it, as Jarchi…
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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…