1 Kings 4; 1 Kings 5; 1 Kings 6; 1 Kings 7
The officers in Solomon’s court are listed. Solomon reigns in peace and prosperity over a large kingdom. His wisdom and understanding exceed that of all men. Solomon solicits and gains Hiram’s help in getting timber to build the temple. The Israelites hew stones and cut timber for the temple. Solomon builds the temple. The Lord promises to dwell among the Israelites if they are obedient. The ornaments of the temple are described. Solomon builds himself a house. Hiram of Tyre makes the two pillars, the molten sea, the ten bases, the ten lavers, and all the vessels for the temple. The molten sea (baptismal font) rests on the backs of twelve oxen.
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