KJV ORIGINAL
And above were costly stones, after the measures of hewed stones, and cedars.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Above these were expensive stones cut to specific measurements, and cedar wood.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse describes the high-quality, precisely measured stones and cedar wood used in the upper portions of Solomon's temple construction.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of the detailed description of Solomon's temple construction, which took seven years to complete (around 960-953 BC). The temple was built with the finest materials available, including expensive imported cedar from Lebanon and carefully cut stones, demonstrating both Solomon's wealth and the importance of creating a worthy dwelling place for God's presence.
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