1 Kings 6:2
“And the house which king Solomon built for the LORD, the length thereof was threescore cubits, and the breadth thereof twenty cubits, and the height thereof thirty cubits.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And the house which King Solomon built for the Lord,.... For his worship, honour, and glory:
the length thereof was…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
The size of Solomon’s temple depends upon the true length of the ancient cubit, which is doubtful. It has been estimated…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
The length thereof was threescore cubits - A cubit, according to Bishop Cumberland, is 21 inches, and 888 decimals, or 1…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Kings 6:1-10
Here, I. The temple is called the house of the Lord (Kg1 6:1), because it was, 1. Directed and modelled by him. Infinite…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
the length thereof was threescore cubits In dimension the Temple was twice the size of the Tabernacle. The latter was 30…
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