KJV ORIGINAL
And it was covered with cedar above upon the beams, that lay on forty five pillars, fifteen in a row.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
The ceiling was covered with cedar wood, supported by beams that rested on forty-five pillars arranged in three rows of fifteen pillars each.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse describes the cedar ceiling of Solomon's palace, which was supported by carefully arranged pillars.
📚 Historical Context
This verse describes part of Solomon's magnificent palace complex, which took thirteen years to build (compared to seven years for the temple). The use of cedar wood was a sign of luxury and durability, as Lebanon's cedar was considered the finest building material of the ancient world. This elaborate construction demonstrated Israel's prosperity and Solomon's wisdom during the golden age of the kingdom.
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