2 He built the house of the forest of Lebanon ; its length was 100 cubits and its width 50 cubits and its height 30 cubits , on four rows of cedar pillars with cedar beams on the pillars . 3 It was paneled with cedar above e the side chambers which were on the 45 e pillars , 15 e in each row . 4 There were artistic window frames in three rows , and window was opposite window in three ranks . 5 All the doorways and doorposts had squared artistic frames , and window was opposite e window in three ranks . 6 Then he made the hall of pillars ; its length was 50 cubits and its width 30 cubits , and a porch was in front of them and pillars and a threshold in front of them. 7 He made the hall of the throne where e he was to judge , the hall of judgment , and it was paneled with cedar from floor to floor .
Matthew Henry's Commentary on 1 Kings 7:2-7
Commentary on 1 Kings 7:1-12
(Read 1 Kings 7:1-12)
All Solomon's buildings, though beautiful, were intended for use. Solomon began with the temple; he built for God first, and then his other buildings. The surest foundations of lasting prosperity are laid in early piety. He was thirteen years building his house, yet he built the temple in little more than seven years; not that he was more exact, but less eager in building his own house, than in building God's. We ought to prefer God's honour before our own ease and satisfaction.