And the great court round about was with three rows of hewed stones, and a row of cedar beams, both for the inner court of the house of the LORD, and for the porch of the house.
The large courtyard all around was built with three rows of cut stones and a row of cedar beams. This same design was used for both the inner courtyard of the LORD's temple and for the temple's entrance porch.
This verse describes the construction details of Solomon's temple courtyards, showing how they were built with carefully cut stones and cedar beams in a specific pattern.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of the detailed account in 1 Kings describing the construction of Solomon's Temple in ancient Jerusalem, which occurred around 950 BC during Israel's golden age under King Solomon's rule. The temple's outer court, made with rows of hewed stones and cedar beams, symbolized the nation's wealth and devotion to God, reflecting the architectural practices of the time that emphasized durability and beauty in sacred spaces. It served as a permanent replacement for the mobile Tabernacle, becoming the central site for Israelite worship and sacrifices.
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