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Windows—1Ki_6:4 “Windows of narrow lights” are assigned to the temple in the text of the authorized version, while the margin affords the alternative of “windows broad within and narrow without, or skewed and closed.” “Skewed” means “slanted;” so “askew,” i.e., aslant. None of these versions give much information; and their variety only shows the obscurity … Continue reading ““331. WINDOWS—1 KINGS 6:4””

The Cherubim “Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, nor any likeness of anything that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the waters under the earth.” Note: Exo_20:4. These were among the words which the voice of the Lord was heard to utter amid … Continue reading ““332. THE CHERUBIM””

The Temple—1 Kings 6, 7; 2 Chronicles 3, 4 As no two persons who have attempted to describe or depict the temple built by Solomon, have furnished the same idea of the building, it is obvious that the materials which we possess, although sufficiently clear in some of the details, either do not suffice for … Continue reading ““328. THE TEMPLE—1 KINGS 6, 7; 2 CHRONICLES 3, 4””

Gold Throughout the history of Solomon, nothing is more apparent than the vast quantities of gold and silver which were in his possession, and which he employed in his great undertakings. But the statement of the quantities of these precious metals left by David for the work of the temple, carries our astonishment to the … Continue reading ““329. GOLD””

The Choice—1 Kings 3 God is a great teacher; and all the docile scholars of his school are richly rewarded by him. Look back to the transaction between the Lord and Solomon at Gibeon for full proof of this. The senses and judgment of the young king were locked up in sleep; he was in … Continue reading ““326. THE CHOICE—1 KINGS 3””

Great Stones—1Ki_5:17 It must not be allowed to escape our notice, that although the operations for the procurement of timber are chiefly described, great hewn stones for the foundation of the temple were also, by the aid of Hiram’s workmen, to be procured. It is distinctly stated, that, “The king commanded, and they brought great … Continue reading ““327. GREAT STONES—1 KINGS 5:17””

Cedars of Lebanon—1Ki_6:10; 2Ch_2:8-9 Timber, of various kinds, was what Solomon chiefly required of king Hiram. That it was needful to procure timber from so distant a quarter, and that through the intervention of foreigners, shows that, although trees of various kinds, and especially such as bear fruit, may have been abundant in Palestine, such … Continue reading ““323. CEDARS OF LEBANON—1 KINGS 6:10; 2 CHRONICLES 2:8-9””

Wood-Cutters—1 Kings 10-16; 2Ch_2:10; 2Ch_2:15-18 Cedar was not the only timber which Solomon required from the forests of Lebanon. Firs are also named among the trees which Hiram supplied to Solomon. In Chronicles “almug-trees” are added; but as this wood is in 1Ki_10:12 described as being brought from distant parts by Hiram’s ships in the … Continue reading ““324. WOOD-CUTTERS—1 KINGS 10-16; 2 CHRONICLES 2:10, 15-18””

1 Kings 3-7 : Forty-First Week Autor: JOHN KITTO

The Wisdom of Solomon—1 Kings 3 As it appears eventually that Solomon did some foolish and some mistaken things, it becomes a matter of interest to know wherein lay that “wisdom” with which he is described as being supernaturally endowed. God giveth to him that hath. It was the previous possession of wisdom that qualified … Continue reading ““321. THE WISDOM OF SOLOMON—1 KINGS 3””