15 Solomon had seventy thousand carriers and eighty thousand stonecutters in the hills,
15 And Solomon had threescore and ten thousand that bare burdens, and fourscore thousand hewers in the mountains;
15 Solomon also had 70,000 burden-bearers and 80,000 stonecutters in the hill country,
15 Solomon also had 70,000 unskilled workers and another 80,000 stonecutters up in the hills
15 Solomon had seventy thousand who carried burdens, and eighty thousand who quarried stone in the mountains,
15 Solomon also had 70,000 common laborers, 80,000 quarry workers in the hill country,
Matthew Henry's Commentary on 1 Kings 5:15
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?