11 while Solomon gave Hiram 20,000 cors[1] of wheat as food for his household, and 20,000[2] cors of beaten oil. Solomon gave this to Hiram year by year.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on 1 Kings 5:11

Commentary on 1 Kings 5:10-18

(Read 1 Kings 5:10-18)

The temple was chiefly built by the riches and labour of Gentiles, which typified their being called into the church. Solomon commanded, and they brought costly stones for the foundation. Christ, who is laid for a Foundation, is a chosen and precious Stone. We should lay our foundation firm, and bestow most pains on that part of our religion which lies out of the sight of men. And happy those who, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, for a habitation of God through the Spirit. Who among us will build in the house of the Lord?