1 Kings 7:10
Other Translations of 1 Kings 7:10
King James Version
10 And the foundation was of costly stones, even great stones, stones of ten cubits, and stones of eight cubits.
English Standard Version
10 The foundation was of costly stones, huge stones, stones of eight and ten cubits.
The Message
10 The foundation stones were huge, ranging in size from twelve to fifteen feet, and of the very best quality.
New King James Version
10 The foundation was of costly stones, large stones, some ten cubits and some eight cubits.
New Living Translation
10 Some of the huge foundation stones were 15Â feet long, and some were 12Â feet long.
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Matthew Henry's Commentary on 1 Kings 7:10
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.