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A Palace of Royal Splendor
Commentators describe Solomon's personal palace as a magnificent complex. It was located in a separate, inner court behind the public porch and was constructed with the same high-quality materials: large, costly hewn stones and cedar wood. This wasn't just a house but a statement of the wealth and glory of his kingdom.
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Kings 7:8
18th Century
Theologian
Like this porch—that is, of similar materials, hewn stone and cedar. The women's quarters could not have been a mere portico.
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Kings 7:8–11
19th Century
Bishop
The residence of the king, and the separate palace for the queen, distinct from the apartments of the inferior wives and concubines, are not descri…
John Gill
On 1 Kings 7:8
17th Century
Pastor
And his house where he dwelt
Which was properly his dwellingplace, that part of the house where he usually resided:<…
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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…