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All these were of costly stones, even of hewn stone, according to measure, sawed with saws, inside and outside, even from the foundation to the coping, and so on the outside to the great court.
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Excellence in Every Detail
Commentators emphasize the meticulous craftsmanship of Solomon's palace. The stones were not only costly and cut to precise measurements but were also perfectly finished "within and without"—even on the sides that would be hidden inside the walls. This demonstrates a commitment to total excellence that went far beyond mere outward appearance.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
The stones were uniform—all cut to certain fixed measures of length, width, and thickness. They were squared not only on the visible face but also …
19th Century
Anglican
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…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
All these were of costly stones Marble, porphyry, &c.
according to the measure of hewed stones, s…
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