Sermons and Biblical Studies

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””

Working in Metal—1Ki_7:13-51 Some have thought that the covering of the interior of Solomon’s temple with gold was simply gilding, which, from the extraordinary ductility of gold, would have been a comparatively inexpensive operation. The only objection is, that it would have been too little expensive. It is expressly stated that six hundred talents, or … Continue reading ““330. WORKING IN METAL—1 KINGS 7:13-51””

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 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””

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””

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””

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

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””

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””

Preparations—1 Kings 5; 2 Chronicles 2 It was one of the first cares of Solomon to discharge the obligation laid upon him before he was born—of budding a temple to the Lord at Jerusalem. For this David had made very large preparations; but there was still much to prepare, and the young king found it … Continue reading ““322. PREPARATIONS—1 KINGS 5; 2 CHRONICLES 2””