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According to 1 Kings 7:1, how many years did Solomon take to build his own house?
13
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?
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According to 1 Kings 7:2, what was the height of the house of Solomon?
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According to 1 Kings 7:2, how many rows of cedar pillars were in the house of Solomon?
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According to 1 Kings 7:3, what was the material used to panel the house of Solomon above the beams?
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According to 1 Kings 7:3, how many pillars were there above the beams, and how many were there to a row?
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According to 1 Kings 7:4, there were ________ with beveled frames in three rows, and __________ was opposite ______________ in three tiers.
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According to 1 Kings 7:5, what shape did the doorways and the doorposts frame have?
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According to 1 Kings 7:6, what were the dimensions of the Hall of Pillars?
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According to 1 Kings 7:6, what was in front of the hall of pillars?
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According to 1 Kings 7:7, Solomon made a hall for what?
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According to 1 Kings 7:7, what was the name of the hall for the throne?
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According to 1 Kings 7:7, what was the hall for the throne paneled with from floor to ceiling?
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According to 1 Kings 7:8, the house where Solomon dwelt had another what inside the hall?
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According to 1 Kings 7:8, for whom did Solomon also make a house like this hall?
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According to 1 Kings 7:8, who was Solomon's wife?
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According to 1 Kings 7:9, what did they do to the costly stones?
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According to 1 Kings 7:10, the foundation was made of what?
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According to 1 Kings 7:11, what was above the fountain?
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According to 1 Kings 7:12, how many rows of hewn stones enclosed the great court?
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According to 1 Kings 7:13, whom did King Solomon send and bring from Tyre?
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According to 1 Kings 7:14, Huram was the son of a widow from which tribe?
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According to 1 Kings 7:14, Huram was filled with wisdom and skill in working with all kinds of?
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According to 1 Kings 7:15, how high were the two pillars of bronze that Huram cast?
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According to 1 Kings 7:16, what did Huram build to go on top of the pillars?
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According to 1 Kings 7:17, Huram made a lattice network with wreaths of what work?
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According to 1 Kings 7:18, Huram made the pillars and how many rows of what above the network?
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According to 1 Kings 7:19, the capitals which were on top of the pillars in the hall were in the shape of what?
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According to 1 Kings 7:20, how many pomegranates were in rows on each of the capitals all around?
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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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