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The greater house he made a ceiling with fir-wood, which he overlaid with fine gold, and worked thereon palm-trees and chains.
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The Splendor of the Holy Place
Commentators explain that "the greater house" refers to the Holy Place, the main chamber of the Temple. It was paneled with expensive wood, overlaid with fine gold, and intricately carved with palm trees and decorative chains. This lavish detail highlights the immense value, beauty, and honor dedicated to the space where God's presence would dwell.
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2 Chronicles
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18th Century
Presbyterian
The greater house - That is, the holy place, or main chamber of the temple, located between the porch and the Most Holy Place (as in [Refere…
19th Century
Anglican
The greater house. —Or, the great chamber, i.e., the Holy Place, or nave. (Compare 1 Chronicles 28:11.)
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
(See Gill on 2 Chronicles 3:1).
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A more detailed account of the building of the temple is found in 1 Kings 6. It was to be in the place David had prepared—not only the place he had…
