KJV ORIGINAL
And the two doors were of fir tree: the two leaves of the one door were folding, and the two leaves of the other door were folding.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
The two doors were made of cypress wood. Each door had two panels that could fold together, and the other door also had two panels that could fold together.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse describes the practical design of folding wooden doors in Solomon's temple.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of the detailed description of Solomon's temple construction, which took seven years to complete around 960 BC. The temple was built with the finest materials and craftsmanship available, reflecting both God's glory and Israel's prosperity during Solomon's reign. These folding doors likely led into the main hall of the temple, designed for both functionality and beauty.
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