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God's House First
Commentators like John Gill and Matthew Henry highlight that Solomon built the temple for God before starting his own palace. He also completed the temple in about seven years, while his own larger palace complex took thirteen. They see this as a powerful example of prioritizing God's honor above personal comfort and satisfaction.
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1 Kings
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Kings 7:1
18th Century
Theologian
Thirteen years - The thirteen years mentioned here are counted from the end of the seven years it took to build the temple ([Reference 1 Kin…
John Gill
On 1 Kings 7:1
17th Century
Pastor
But Solomon was building his own house thirteen years He made more haste with the house of God than with his own, for tha…
Matthew Henry
On 1 Kings 7:1–12
17th Century
Minister
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…