1 Kings 7 Flashcards

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According to 1 Kings 7:1, how many years did Solomon take to build his own house?

According to 1 Kings 7:2, Solomon built the house of the forest of?

Lebanon

According to 1 Kings 7:2, what was the length of the house of Solomon?

100 cubits

According to 1 Kings 7:2, what was the width of the house of Solomon?

50 cubits Signup and view all the answers

According to 1 Kings 7:2, what was the height of the house of Solomon?

30 cubits Signup and view all the answers

According to 1 Kings 7:2, how many rows of cedar pillars were in the house of Solomon?

4 rows Signup and view all the answers

According to 1 Kings 7:3, what was the material used to panel the house of Solomon above the beams?

Cedar Signup and view all the answers

According to 1 Kings 7:3, how many pillars were there above the beams, and how many were there to a row?

45 pillars, 15 to a row Signup and view all the answers

According to 1 Kings 7:4, there were with beveled frames in three rows, and was opposite ________ in three tiers.

windows, windows, windows Signup and view all the answers

According to 1 Kings 7:5, what shape did the doorways and the doorposts frame have?

Rectangular Signup and view all the answers

According to 1 Kings 7:6, what were the dimensions of the Hall of Pillars?

50 cubits - 30 cubits Signup and view all the answers

According to 1 Kings 7:6, what was in front of the hall of pillars?

Portico with pillars and canopy Signup and view all the answers

According to 1 Kings 7:7, Solomon made a hall for what?

The throne Signup and view all the answers

According to 1 Kings 7:7, what was the name of the hall for the throne?

Hall of Judgment Signup and view all the answers

According to 1 Kings 7:7, what was the hall for the throne paneled with from floor to ceiling?

Cedar Signup and view all the answers

According to 1 Kings 7:8, the house where Solomon dwelt had another what inside the hall?

Court Signup and view all the answers

According to 1 Kings 7:8, for whom did Solomon also make a house like this hall?

For Pharaoh's daughter Signup and view all the answers

According to 1 Kings 7:8, who was Solomon's wife?

Pharaoh's daughter Signup and view all the answers

According to 1 Kings 7:9, what did they do to the costly stones?

Trimmed with saw, inside and out Signup and view all the answers

According to 1 Kings 7:10, the foundation was made of what?

Costly stones, large stones Signup and view all the answers

According to 1 Kings 7:11, what was above the fountain?

Costly stones, hewn to size, and cedar wood Signup and view all the answers

According to 1 Kings 7:12, how many rows of hewn stones enclosed the great court?

Three rows of hewn Signup and view all the answers

According to 1 Kings 7:13, whom did King Solomon send and bring from Tyre?

Huram Signup and view all the answers

According to 1 Kings 7:14, Huram was the son of a widow from which tribe?

Nephtali Signup and view all the answers

According to 1 Kings 7:14, Huram was filled with wisdom and skill in working with all kinds of?

Bronze work Signup and view all the answers

According to 1 Kings 7:15, how high were the two pillars of bronze that Huram cast?

Eighteen cubits high Signup and view all the answers

According to 1 Kings 7:16, what did Huram build to go on top of the pillars?

Then he made two capitals of cast bronze, to set on the tops of the pillars Signup and view all the answers

According to 1 Kings 7:17, Huram made a lattice network with wreaths of what work?

Chainwork Signup and view all the answers

According to 1 Kings 7:18, Huram made the pillars and how many rows of what above the network?

Two rows of pomegranates Signup and view all the answers

According to 1 Kings 7:19, the capitals which were on top of the pillars in the hall were in the shape of what?

Lilies Signup and view all the answers

According to 1 Kings 7:20, how many pomegranates were in rows on each of the capitals all around?

200 Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Solomon's House and Its Construction

Solomon spent 13 years constructing his own house.
The house, known as the House of the Forest of Lebanon, was designed for both aesthetic and functional purposes.
Dimensions of Solomon's house: 100 cubits long, 50 cubits wide, and 30 cubits high.
Held four rows of cedar pillars, enhanced by cedar beams above.

Architectural Features

The roof was paneled with cedar, providing a luxurious finish.
The house featured 45 cedar pillars arranged in three rows, with 15 pillars per row.
Windows featured beveled frames, ensuring an elegant appearance; multiple sets of windows were opposite each other.

Hall of Pillars

The Hall of Pillars measured 50 cubits in length and 30 cubits in width.
This hall included a portico supported by pillars and adorned with a canopy.

Throne Hall

Solomon created a specific hall designated for the throne, known as the Hall of Judgment.
The throne hall was fully paneled with cedar from floor to ceiling, emphasizing its importance.

Domestic and Courtyard Structures

Solomon's residence included a court integrated into the hall structure.
A similar hall was constructed for Pharaoh's daughter, reinforcing diplomatic ties through marriage.

Construction Materials and Techniques

Costly stones used for the structure were meticulously trimmed inside and out, showcasing craftsmanship.
The foundation comprised large, costly stones, emphasizing the grandeur of the building.

Skilled Artisans

Solomon sent for Huram from Tyre, a skilled worker noted for his expertise in bronze craftsmanship.
Huram was a descendant of the tribe of Naphtali and recognized for his wisdom and skill.

Pillars and Decorative Elements

Huram crafted two bronze pillars, each standing 18 cubits high, topped with elaborately designed capitals.
Capitals were adorned with a chainwork lattice and hundreds of pomegranates as decorative motifs.
The design of the capitals resembled lilies, marrying elegance with architectural strength.

Overall Aesthetic

The overall design of Solomon's house and the associated structures reflects a blend of utility and grandeur, echoing the wealth and power of Solomon's reign.

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Test your knowledge of 1 Kings Chapter 7 with these flashcards. Each card focuses on important details about Solomon's construction projects, including his house and the house of the forest of Lebanon. Perfect for studying or reviewing biblical architecture.