KJV ORIGINAL
So he built the house, and finished it; and covered the house with beams and boards of cedar.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
So Solomon built the temple and completed it, covering the entire building with cedar beams and boards.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse describes Solomon finishing the construction of God's temple and covering it with beautiful cedar wood.
📚 Historical Context
This verse describes the completion of Solomon's temple in Jerusalem, which took seven years to build (around 966-959 BC). Cedar wood was imported from Lebanon and was considered the finest building material of the time, prized for its beauty, durability, and pleasant aroma. The temple replaced the portable tabernacle that had been used since Moses' time and became the permanent dwelling place for God's presence among His people.
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