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Symbols of Worship & Provision
Commentators explain the deep symbolism of the Temple furniture. The golden altar for incense represented worship made acceptable only after atonement for sin, pointing forward to Christ's intercession for us. The tables of showbread, more numerous than in the Tabernacle, symbolized the abundant spiritual nourishment God provides, a truth fully realized in the gospel.
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1 Kings
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Kings 7:48
18th Century
Theologian
See the note on 1 Kings 6:20 and the notes on 2 Chronicles 4:19–22.
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Kings 7:13–50
19th Century
Bishop
The exceedingly graphic and elaborate description of the work of Hiram on the vessels and furniture of the Temple, and on the great pillars, clearl…
John Gill
On 1 Kings 7:48
17th Century
Pastor
And Solomon made all the vessels that pertained unto the
house of the Lord
That is,…
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Matthew Henry
On 1 Kings 7:48–51
17th Century
Minister
Christ is now the Temple and the Builder; the Altar and the Sacrifice; the Light of our souls, and the Bread of life; able to supply all the needs …