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Solomon made all the vessels that were in the house of Yahweh: the golden altar, and the table whereupon the show bread was, of gold;
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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
See the note on 1 Kings 6:20 and the notes on 2 Chronicles 4:19–22.
19th Century
Anglican
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…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And Solomon made all the vessels that pertained unto the house of the Lord
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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 …
