11 Above were high-grade stones, cut to size, and cedar beams.
11 And above were costly stones, after the measures of hewed stones, and cedars.
11 And above were costly stones, cut according to measurement, and cedar.
11 The finest stone was used above the foundation, shaped to size and trimmed with cedar.
11 And above were costly stones, hewn to size, and cedar wood.
11 The blocks of high-quality stone used in the walls were also cut to measure, and cedar beams were also used.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on 1 Kings 7:11
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.