1 Kings 6:15
1 Kings 6:15 in Multiple Translations
He lined the interior walls with cedar paneling from the floor of the temple to the ceiling, and he covered the floor with cypress boards.
And he built the walls of the house within with boards of cedar, both the floor of the house, and the walls of the cieling: and he covered them on the inside with wood, and covered the floor of the house with planks of fir.
And he built the walls of the house within with boards of cedar: from the floor of the house unto the walls of the ceiling, he covered them on the inside with wood; and he covered the floor of the house with boards of fir.
The walls of the house were covered inside with cedar-wood boards; from the floor to the roof of the house they were covered inside with wood; and the floor was covered with boards of cypress-wood.
He lined the walls with cedar panels from floor to ceiling and he covered the floor of the Temple with cypress boards.
And built the walles of the house within, with boards of cedar tree from the pauement of the house vnto the walles of the sieling, and within he couered them with wood, and couered the floore of the house with planks of firre.
and he buildeth the walls of the house within with beams of cedar, from the floor of the house unto the walls of the ceiling; he hath overlaid with wood the inside, and covereth the floor of the house with ribs of fir.
He built the walls of the house within with boards of cedar; from the floor of the house to the walls of the ceiling, he covered them on the inside with wood. He covered the floor of the house with cypress boards.
And he built the walls of the house within with boards of cedar, both the floor of the house, and the walls of the ceiling: and he covered them on the inside with wood, and covered the floor of the house with planks of fir.
And he built the walls of the house on the inside, with boards of cedar, from the floor of the house to the top of the walls, and to the roots, he covered it with boards of cedar on the inside: and he covered the floor of the house with planks of fir.
On the inside, they lined/covered the walls with cedar boards. They lined/covered them from the floor to the ceiling. They made the floor from cypress boards.
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1 Kings 6:15 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יִּבֶן֩
אֶת
קִיר֨וֹת
הַ/בַּ֤יִת
מִ/בַּ֨יְתָ/ה֙
בְּ/צַלְע֣וֹת
אֲרָזִ֔ים
מִ/קַּרְקַ֤ע
הַ/בַּ֨יִת֙
עַד
קִיר֣וֹת
הַ/סִּפֻּ֔ן
צִפָּ֥ה
עֵ֖ץ
מִ/בָּ֑יִת
וַ/יְצַ֛ף
אֶת
קַרְקַ֥ע
הַ/בַּ֖יִת
בְּ/צַלְע֥וֹת
בְּרוֹשִֽׁים
וַ/יִּבֶן֩
bânâh
H1129
to build
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
קִיר֨וֹת
qîyr
H7023
wall
N-mp
הַ/בַּ֤יִת
bayith
H1004
place
Art | N-ms
מִ/בַּ֨יְתָ/ה֙
bayith
H1004
place
Prep | N-ms | Suff
בְּ/צַלְע֣וֹת
tsêlâʻ
H6763
side
Prep | N-cp
אֲרָזִ֔ים
ʼerez
H730
cedar
N-mp
מִ/קַּרְקַ֤ע
qarqaʻ
H7172
floor
Prep | N-ms
הַ/בַּ֨יִת֙
bayith
H1004
place
Art | N-ms
עַד
ʻad
H5704
till
Prep
קִיר֣וֹת
qîyr
H7023
wall
N-mp
הַ/סִּפֻּ֔ן
çippun
H5604
ceiling
Art | N-ms
צִפָּ֥ה
tsâphâh
H6823
to overlay
V-Piel-Perf-3ms
עֵ֖ץ
ʻêts
H6086
tree
N-ms
מִ/בָּ֑יִת
bayith
H1004
place
Prep | N-ms
וַ/יְצַ֛ף
tsâphâh
H6823
to overlay
Conj | V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3ms
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
קַרְקַ֥ע
qarqaʻ
H7172
floor
N-ms
הַ/בַּ֖יִת
bayith
H1004
place
Art | N-ms
בְּ/צַלְע֥וֹת
tsêlâʻ
H6763
side
Prep | N-cp
בְּרוֹשִֽׁים
bᵉrôwsh
H1265
cypress
N-mp
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Kings 6:15
וַ/יִּבֶן֩
bânâh
H1129
"to build"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
The Hebrew word bânâh means to build something, like a house or a family. It can also mean to establish or repair something, and is used in various contexts throughout the Bible.
Definition: 1) to build, rebuild, establish, cause to continue 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to build, rebuild 1a2) to build a house (ie, establish a family) 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be built 1b2) to be rebuilt 1b3) established (of restored exiles) (fig.) 1b4) established (made permanent) 1b5) to be built up (of childless wife becoming the mother of a family through the children of a concubine) Aramaic equivalent: be.nah (בְּנָה "to build" H1124)
Usage: Occurs in 345 OT verses. KJV: (begin to) build(-er), obtain children, make, repair, set (up), [idiom] surely. See also: Genesis 2:22; 1 Kings 8:48; 2 Chronicles 20:8.
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
קִיר֨וֹת
qîyr
H7023
"wall"
N-mp
In the Bible, this word means a wall, often referring to the walls of houses, chambers, or even the altar. It is used to describe structures built for protection or division. The KJV translates it as wall or side.
Definition: 1) wall, side 1a) wall (of house or chamber) 1b) the sides (of the altar)
Usage: Occurs in 64 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] mason, side, town, [idiom] very, wall. See also: Exodus 30:3; 2 Chronicles 3:11; Psalms 62:4.
הַ/בַּ֤יִת
bayith
H1004
"place"
Art | N-ms
The Hebrew word for house refers to a dwelling place, including a family home, temple, or even the human body. It appears in various contexts, such as the temple in Jerusalem or the household of a family. In the Bible, it is often used to describe a place of worship or a family's living space.
Definition: nm place, origin, between
Usage: Occurs in 1712 OT verses. KJV: court, daughter, door, [phrase] dungeon, family, [phrase] forth of, [idiom] great as would contain, hangings, home(born), (winter) house(-hold), inside(-ward), palace, place, [phrase] prison, [phrase] steward, [phrase] tablet, temple, web, [phrase] within(-out). See also: Genesis 6:14; Exodus 8:5; Numbers 1:45.
מִ/בַּ֨יְתָ/ה֙
bayith
H1004
"place"
Prep | N-ms | Suff
The Hebrew word for house refers to a dwelling place, including a family home, temple, or even the human body. It appears in various contexts, such as the temple in Jerusalem or the household of a family. In the Bible, it is often used to describe a place of worship or a family's living space.
Definition: nm place, origin, between
Usage: Occurs in 1712 OT verses. KJV: court, daughter, door, [phrase] dungeon, family, [phrase] forth of, [idiom] great as would contain, hangings, home(born), (winter) house(-hold), inside(-ward), palace, place, [phrase] prison, [phrase] steward, [phrase] tablet, temple, web, [phrase] within(-out). See also: Genesis 6:14; Exodus 8:5; Numbers 1:45.
בְּ/צַלְע֣וֹת
tsêlâʻ
H6763
"side"
Prep | N-cp
This word refers to a side or a rib, and it's used to describe parts of the body or objects. It's also used architecturally to describe beams or planks in buildings like the temple.
Definition: 1) side, rib, beam 1a) rib (of man) 1b) rib (of hill, ridge, etc) 1c) side-chambers or cells (of temple structure) 1d) rib, plank, board (of cedar or fir) 1e) leaves (of door) 1f) side (of ark) Aramaic equivalent: a.la (עֲלַע "rib" H5967)
Usage: Occurs in 32 OT verses. KJV: beam, board, chamber, corner, leaf, plank, rib, side (chamber). See also: Genesis 2:21; Exodus 38:7; Ezekiel 41:26.
אֲרָזִ֔ים
ʼerez
H730
"cedar"
N-mp
A cedar tree, known for its strength and durability, like the cedar wood used to build Solomon's temple in 1 Kings 5-6. The cedar tree was highly valued in ancient times for its timber and wood.
Definition: 1) cedar 1a) cedar tree 1b) cedar timber, cedar wood (in building) 1c) cedar wood (in purifications)
Usage: Occurs in 69 OT verses. KJV: cedar (tree). See also: Leviticus 14:4; 1 Chronicles 22:4; Psalms 29:5.
מִ/קַּרְקַ֤ע
qarqaʻ
H7172
"floor"
Prep | N-ms
This word means the floor or bottom of something, like a building or the sea. It describes a flat surface, often made of pieces or tiles, and is used in the Bible to talk about the foundation of things.
Definition: floor, bottom
Usage: Occurs in 6 OT verses. KJV: bottom, ([idiom] one side of the) floor. See also: Numbers 5:17; 1 Kings 6:30; Amos 9:3.
הַ/בַּ֨יִת֙
bayith
H1004
"place"
Art | N-ms
The Hebrew word for house refers to a dwelling place, including a family home, temple, or even the human body. It appears in various contexts, such as the temple in Jerusalem or the household of a family. In the Bible, it is often used to describe a place of worship or a family's living space.
Definition: nm place, origin, between
Usage: Occurs in 1712 OT verses. KJV: court, daughter, door, [phrase] dungeon, family, [phrase] forth of, [idiom] great as would contain, hangings, home(born), (winter) house(-hold), inside(-ward), palace, place, [phrase] prison, [phrase] steward, [phrase] tablet, temple, web, [phrase] within(-out). See also: Genesis 6:14; Exodus 8:5; Numbers 1:45.
עַד
ʻad
H5704
"till"
Prep
This Hebrew word means until or as far as, describing a point in time or space. It's used in the Bible to set boundaries or limits, like in Exodus when describing the Israelites' journey.
Definition: prep 1) as far as, even to, until, up to, while, as far as 1a) of space 1a1) as far as, up to, even to 1b) in combination 1b1) from...as far as, both...and (with 'min' -from) 1c) of time 1c1) even to, until, unto, till, during, end 1d) of degree 1d1) even to, to the degree of, even like conj 2) until, while, to the point that, so that even Aramaic equivalent: ad (עַד "till" H5705)
Usage: Occurs in 1128 OT verses. KJV: against, and, as, at, before, by (that), even (to), for(-asmuch as), (hither-) to, [phrase] how long, into, as long (much) as, (so) that, till, toward, until, when, while, ([phrase] as) yet. See also: Genesis 3:19; Exodus 32:20; Numbers 23:24.
קִיר֣וֹת
qîyr
H7023
"wall"
N-mp
In the Bible, this word means a wall, often referring to the walls of houses, chambers, or even the altar. It is used to describe structures built for protection or division. The KJV translates it as wall or side.
Definition: 1) wall, side 1a) wall (of house or chamber) 1b) the sides (of the altar)
Usage: Occurs in 64 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] mason, side, town, [idiom] very, wall. See also: Exodus 30:3; 2 Chronicles 3:11; Psalms 62:4.
הַ/סִּפֻּ֔ן
çippun
H5604
"ceiling"
Art | N-ms
This Hebrew word refers to a ceiling or wainscot, like the decorative paneling in a room. It appears in the Bible as a physical structure. In the KJV, it is translated as 'ceiling'.
Definition: cover, cover in, panel, wainscotting
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: cieling. See also: 1 Kings 6:15.
צִפָּ֥ה
tsâphâh
H6823
"to overlay"
V-Piel-Perf-3ms
Tsaphah can also mean to overlay or cover something, often with metal. It involves laying something over another material, like plating or coating.
Definition: 1) to lay out, lay over, overlay, cover 1a) (Piel) to overlay, plate, stud 1b) (Pual) to be laid over
Usage: Occurs in 40 OT verses. KJV: cover, overlay. See also: Exodus 25:11; Exodus 38:2; Proverbs 26:23.
עֵ֖ץ
ʻêts
H6086
"tree"
N-ms
This Hebrew word for tree or wood refers to a strong and firm object, like a tree or a wooden plank, as seen in the carpentry work of Jesus' earthly father Joseph in Matthew 13:55.
Definition: : wood 1) tree, wood, timber, stock, plank, stalk, stick, gallows 1a) tree, trees 1b) wood, pieces of wood, gallows, firewood, cedar-wood, woody flax
Usage: Occurs in 289 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] carpenter, gallows, helve, [phrase] pine, plank, staff, stalk, stick, stock, timber, tree, wood. See also: Genesis 1:11; Joshua 9:23; Psalms 1:3.
מִ/בָּ֑יִת
bayith
H1004
"place"
Prep | N-ms
The Hebrew word for house refers to a dwelling place, including a family home, temple, or even the human body. It appears in various contexts, such as the temple in Jerusalem or the household of a family. In the Bible, it is often used to describe a place of worship or a family's living space.
Definition: nm place, origin, between
Usage: Occurs in 1712 OT verses. KJV: court, daughter, door, [phrase] dungeon, family, [phrase] forth of, [idiom] great as would contain, hangings, home(born), (winter) house(-hold), inside(-ward), palace, place, [phrase] prison, [phrase] steward, [phrase] tablet, temple, web, [phrase] within(-out). See also: Genesis 6:14; Exodus 8:5; Numbers 1:45.
וַ/יְצַ֛ף
tsâphâh
H6823
"to overlay"
Conj | V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3ms
Tsaphah can also mean to overlay or cover something, often with metal. It involves laying something over another material, like plating or coating.
Definition: 1) to lay out, lay over, overlay, cover 1a) (Piel) to overlay, plate, stud 1b) (Pual) to be laid over
Usage: Occurs in 40 OT verses. KJV: cover, overlay. See also: Exodus 25:11; Exodus 38:2; Proverbs 26:23.
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
קַרְקַ֥ע
qarqaʻ
H7172
"floor"
N-ms
This word means the floor or bottom of something, like a building or the sea. It describes a flat surface, often made of pieces or tiles, and is used in the Bible to talk about the foundation of things.
Definition: floor, bottom
Usage: Occurs in 6 OT verses. KJV: bottom, ([idiom] one side of the) floor. See also: Numbers 5:17; 1 Kings 6:30; Amos 9:3.
הַ/בַּ֖יִת
bayith
H1004
"place"
Art | N-ms
The Hebrew word for house refers to a dwelling place, including a family home, temple, or even the human body. It appears in various contexts, such as the temple in Jerusalem or the household of a family. In the Bible, it is often used to describe a place of worship or a family's living space.
Definition: nm place, origin, between
Usage: Occurs in 1712 OT verses. KJV: court, daughter, door, [phrase] dungeon, family, [phrase] forth of, [idiom] great as would contain, hangings, home(born), (winter) house(-hold), inside(-ward), palace, place, [phrase] prison, [phrase] steward, [phrase] tablet, temple, web, [phrase] within(-out). See also: Genesis 6:14; Exodus 8:5; Numbers 1:45.
בְּ/צַלְע֥וֹת
tsêlâʻ
H6763
"side"
Prep | N-cp
This word refers to a side or a rib, and it's used to describe parts of the body or objects. It's also used architecturally to describe beams or planks in buildings like the temple.
Definition: 1) side, rib, beam 1a) rib (of man) 1b) rib (of hill, ridge, etc) 1c) side-chambers or cells (of temple structure) 1d) rib, plank, board (of cedar or fir) 1e) leaves (of door) 1f) side (of ark) Aramaic equivalent: a.la (עֲלַע "rib" H5967)
Usage: Occurs in 32 OT verses. KJV: beam, board, chamber, corner, leaf, plank, rib, side (chamber). See also: Genesis 2:21; Exodus 38:7; Ezekiel 41:26.
בְּרוֹשִֽׁים
bᵉrôwsh
H1265
"cypress"
N-mp
A cypress tree or a type of evergreen is what this word refers to, also used to make objects like lances or musical instruments, as seen in the KJV translation 'fir tree'.
Definition: 1) cypress, fir, juniper, pine 1a) a noble tree (lit.) 1b) of stateliness (fig.) 1c) material for temple
Usage: Occurs in 20 OT verses. KJV: fir (tree). See also: 2 Samuel 6:5; Isaiah 14:8; Psalms 104:17.
Study Notes — 1 Kings 6:15
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- 1 Kings 6:15 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on 1 Kings 6:15
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Kings 6:15
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Kings 6:15
- Trapp's Commentary on 1 Kings 6:15
- Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Kings 6:15
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on 1 Kings 6:15
- Cambridge Bible on 1 Kings 6:15
- Barnes' Notes on 1 Kings 6:15
- Whedon's Commentary on 1 Kings 6:15
Context — The Temple’s Interior
13And I will dwell among the Israelites and will not abandon My people Israel.”
14So Solomon built the temple and finished it.
15He lined the interior walls with cedar paneling from the floor of the temple to the ceiling, and he covered the floor with cypress boards.
16He partitioned off the twenty cubits at the rear of the temple with cedar boards from floor to ceiling to form within the temple an inner sanctuary, the Most Holy Place. 17And the main hall in front of this room was forty cubits long.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Kings 7:7 | In addition, he built a hall for the throne, the Hall of Justice, where he was to judge. It was paneled with cedar from floor to ceiling. |
1 Kings 6:15 Summary
In 1 Kings 6:15, we see Solomon carefully constructing the temple's interior with beautiful cedar paneling and durable cypress boards. This attention to detail reminds us that our lives, like the temple, should be a reflection of God's beauty and majesty. Just as the temple was a special place for God to dwell among His people, as promised in 1 Kings 6:13, our hearts can be a sanctuary for His presence, as noted in 1 Corinthians 3:16-17. By presenting our lives as a living sacrifice to God, we can, like Solomon, create a space for God's Spirit to reside and guide us.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of using cedar paneling in the temple?
The use of cedar paneling, as seen in 1 Kings 6:15, symbolizes the beauty and majesty of God's presence, as also noted in 2 Chronicles 2:8, where cedar is described as a precious material for the construction of the temple.
Why did Solomon choose to cover the floor with cypress boards?
The choice of cypress boards, as mentioned in 1 Kings 6:15, may have been due to its durability and resistance to decay, reflecting the eternal nature of God's covenant with His people, as expressed in Leviticus 26:11-12.
How does the description of the temple's interior relate to our spiritual lives?
The attention to detail in the temple's construction, including the lining of the interior walls with cedar paneling, reminds us of the importance of presenting our bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God, as instructed in Romans 12:1-2.
What can we learn from the combination of cedar and cypress in the temple's design?
The combination of cedar and cypress, as seen in 1 Kings 6:15, may represent the balance between the beauty of God's creation and the practicality of human craftsmanship, echoing the harmony between faith and works, as discussed in James 2:14-26.
Reflection Questions
- As I consider the beauty and majesty of the temple's interior, how can I cultivate a deeper sense of reverence and awe for God's presence in my life?
- In what ways can I, like Solomon, use my skills and resources to create a 'sanctuary' for God's presence in my daily life?
- How can the description of the temple's interior inform my understanding of the heavenly sanctuary, as described in Hebrews 8:1-5?
- What are some ways I can, like the Israelites, 'dwell' in God's presence, as promised in 1 Kings 6:13, and make my heart a temple for His Spirit to reside?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Kings 6:15
And he built the walls of the house within with boards of cedar,.... For as yet he had only built the stone walls of it without, but now he wainscotted it with cedar boards: and not only them, but
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Kings 6:15
And he built the walls of the house within with boards of cedar, both the floor of the house, and the walls of the cieling: and he covered them on the inside with wood, and covered the floor of the house with planks of fir.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Kings 6:15
Both the floor, or rather, from the floor, as it is in the Hebrew; for the floor itself was not covered with cedar, but with fir, as it here follows. And the walls of the ceiling, or rather, as it is in the Hebrew, unto the walls of the ceiling, or of the roof, i.e. unto the top of the wall, which was even with the roof; for the roof itself was not of stone, but wood. Or, unto the walls of the ceiling, i.e. unto the ceiling itself; which performing the office of a wall, may well be called by that name. For the name of a wall is not appropriated to stone or brick, because we read of a brasen wall, , and a wall of iron, . And that wall into which Saul smote his javelin, , seems more probably to be understood of wood than of stone; especially, considering that it was the room where the king used to dine. So by this periphrasis, from the floor of the house unto the walls of the ceiling, he designs all the side walls of the house. He covered them, to wit, the side walls of the house, now mentioned. With wood, i.e. with other kind of wood, even with fir, as appears from , wherewith the floor is here said to be covered. The floor of the house: this is here spoken only concerning the floor, because there was nothing but planks of fir; whereas there was both cedar and fir in the sides of the house, the fir being either put above or upon the cedar, or intermixed with or put between the boards or ribs of cedar, as may be gathered from the said parallel place, .
Trapp's Commentary on 1 Kings 6:15
1 Kings 6:15 And he built the walls of the house within with boards of cedar, both the floor of the house, and the walls of the cieling: [and] he covered [them] on the inside with wood, and covered the floor of the house with planks of fir.Ver. 15. And he built the walls of the house.] He lined or wainscoted them. With boards of cedar.] Which is strong and durable, and for the dryness of it, besides the sweetness, the timber does not split or rot: yea, it hath a property to preserve other things from putrefaction. The Church is also stable and cannot be ruinated. The temple was destroyed, the Church can never be, it is insuperable.
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Kings 6:15
(15) Both the floor.—The true reading is that of the margin, agreeing generally with the LXX. and the Vulgate: that “from the floor to the walls of the ceiling” (including in this phrase the surface of the ceiling itself) “he covered all with cedar, and laid the floor with planks of cypress.”
Adam Clarke's Commentary on 1 Kings 6:15
Verse 15. The walls of the ceiling] 1Kg 6:9.
Cambridge Bible on 1 Kings 6:15
15. And he built] The Hebrew uses the same word for the erection of the stone structure and for the work described in this verse, which was to fit the house with a wainscot of cedar. both the floor of the house, and the walls of the cieling] More literally, and better, with R.V., ‘from the floor of the house unto the walls of the cieling.’ The expression means from top to bottom, but ‘the walls of the cieling’ is a singular description of that portion of the wall which touches the cieling. The difference between the Hebrew word for ‘walls’ χιψεϊ and for ‘beams’ χεψεϊ is so slight that we can hardly help accepting the reading of the LXX. in the next verse, and apparently here too, of ‘beams.’ and he covered them] It is better to omit the conjunction for which, as A.V. indicates, there is no Hebrew, and join with the previous clause, ‘from the floor of the house to the walls (beams?) of the cieling he covered them &c.’ Thus the whole sides, roof and floors on the inside were of wood.
Barnes' Notes on 1 Kings 6:15
The description of this verse applies to the main chamber of the temple, the holy place, only. The writer in 1 Kings 6:16 describes the holy of holies.
Whedon's Commentary on 1 Kings 6:15
15. The walls of the house within — The wainscot. The inside of the walls was panelled with cedar boards, so that no stone was visible within.