The portico in front of the temple sanctuary was 30 feet[a] long extending across the temple’s width, and 15 feet deep[b] in front of the temple.(A) He also made windows with beveled frames[c] for the temple.(B)

He then built a chambered structure[d] along the temple wall, encircling the walls of the temple, that is, the sanctuary and the inner sanctuary.(C) And he made side chambers[e] all around.(D)

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Kings 6:3 Lit 20 cubits
  2. 1 Kings 6:3 Lit 10 cubits wide
  3. 1 Kings 6:4 Hb obscure
  4. 1 Kings 6:5 Lit built the house of chamber
  5. 1 Kings 6:5 Lit made ribs or sides

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