1 Kings 6:9
1 Kings 6:9 in Multiple Translations
So Solomon built the temple and finished it, roofing it with beams and planks of cedar.
So he built the house, and finished it; and covered the house with beams and boards of cedar.
So he built the house, and finished it; and he covered the house with beams and planks of cedar.
So he put up the house and made it complete, roofing it with boards of cedar-wood.
So Solomon finished building the Temple, covering it with a roof made of cedar rafters and planks.
So he built the house and finished it, and sieled the house being vawted with sieling of cedar trees.
And he buildeth the house, and completeth it, and covereth the house [with] beams and rows of cedars.
So he built the house and finished it; and he covered the house with beams and planks of cedar.
So he built the house and finished it; and covered the house with beams and boards of cedar.
So he built the house, and finished it: and he covered the house with roofs of cedar.
So Solomon’s workers finished building the framework of the temple. They made the ceiling from cedar beams and boards.
Berean Amplified Bible — 1 Kings 6:9
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1 Kings 6:9 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יִּ֥בֶן
אֶת
הַ/בַּ֖יִת
וַ/יְכַלֵּ֑/הוּ
וַ/יִּסְפֹּ֤ן
אֶת
הַ/בַּ֨יִת֙
גֵּבִ֔ים
וּ/שְׂדֵרֹ֖ת
בָּ/אֲרָזִֽים
וַ/יִּ֥בֶן
bânâh
H1129
to build
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
הַ/בַּ֖יִת
bayith
H1004
place
Art | N-ms
וַ/יְכַלֵּ֑/הוּ
kâlâh
H3615
to end
Conj | V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3ms | Suff
וַ/יִּסְפֹּ֤ן
çâphan
H5603
to cover
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
הַ/בַּ֨יִת֙
bayith
H1004
place
Art | N-ms
גֵּבִ֔ים
gêb
H1356
cistern
N-mp
וּ/שְׂדֵרֹ֖ת
sᵉdêrâh
H7713
rank
Conj | N-fp
בָּ/אֲרָזִֽים
ʼerez
H730
cedar
Prep | N-mp
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Kings 6:9
וַ/יִּ֥בֶן
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.
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.
וַ/יְכַלֵּ֑/הוּ
kâlâh
H3615
"to end"
Conj | V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3ms | Suff
This Hebrew word means to finish or end something, like completing a task or using up a resource, as seen in Genesis 2:2 where God finished creating the heavens and earth.
Definition: : finish 1) to accomplish, cease, consume, determine, end, fail, finish, be complete, be accomplished, be ended, be at an end, be finished, be spent 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be complete, be at an end 1a2) to be completed, be finished 1a3) to be accomplished, be fulfilled 1a4) to be determined, be plotted (bad sense) 1a5) to be spent, be used up 1a6) to waste away, be exhausted, fail 1a7) to come to an end, vanish, perish, be destroyed 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to complete, bring to an end, finish 1b2) to complete (a period of time) 1b3) to finish (doing a thing) 1b4) to make an end, end 1b5) to accomplish, fulfil, bring to pass 1b6) to accomplish, determine (in thought) 1b7) to put an end to, cause to cease 1b8) to cause to fail, exhaust, use up, spend 1b9) to destroy, exterminate 1c) (Pual) to be finished, be ended, be completed
Usage: Occurs in 199 OT verses. KJV: accomplish, cease, consume (away), determine, destroy (utterly), be (when... were) done, (be an) end (of), expire, (cause to) fail, faint, finish, fulfil, [idiom] fully, [idiom] have, leave (off), long, bring to pass, wholly reap, make clean riddance, spend, quite take away, waste. See also: Genesis 2:1; 2 Chronicles 29:17; Psalms 18:38.
וַ/יִּסְפֹּ֤ן
çâphan
H5603
"to cover"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
To cover something, like a roof or a wall, is what this Hebrew word means, as seen in Deuteronomy 22:8. It can also mean to reserve or hide something, often used in a literal or figurative sense. The KJV translates it as cieled, cover, or seated.
Definition: 1) to cover, cover in, wainscotted, covered with boards or panelling 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to cover in, panel 1a2) covered, panelled (participle)
Usage: Occurs in 6 OT verses. KJV: cieled, cover, seated. See also: Deuteronomy 33:21; 1 Kings 7:7; Jeremiah 22:14.
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.
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.
גֵּבִ֔ים
gêb
H1356
"cistern"
N-mp
In the Bible, this word refers to a beam or rafter, like a log cut from a tree, and can also mean a well or cistern dug out of the ground. It appears in various contexts, including descriptions of buildings and landscapes. This term is used to describe physical structures.
Definition: pit, trench, ditch,
Usage: Occurs in 3 OT verses. KJV: beam, ditch, pit. See also: 1 Kings 6:9; 2 Kings 3:16; Jeremiah 14:3.
וּ/שְׂדֵרֹ֖ת
sᵉdêrâh
H7713
"rank"
Conj | N-fp
This word refers to a row or rank, like a line of soldiers or a series of rooms. It is used to describe organization and structure.
Definition: 1) row, rank (of soldiers) 1a) rows, ranks 1b) technical term of building 1b1) meaning unknown
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: board, range. See also: 1 Kings 6:9; 2 Kings 11:15; 2 Chronicles 23:14.
בָּ/אֲרָזִֽים
ʼerez
H730
"cedar"
Prep | 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.
Study Notes — 1 Kings 6:9
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- Context
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- 1 Kings 6:9 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on 1 Kings 6:9
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Kings 6:9
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Kings 6:9
- Trapp's Commentary on 1 Kings 6:9
- Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Kings 6:9
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on 1 Kings 6:9
- Cambridge Bible on 1 Kings 6:9
- Barnes' Notes on 1 Kings 6:9
- Whedon's Commentary on 1 Kings 6:9
- Sermons on 1 Kings 6:9
Context — The Chambers
7The temple was constructed using finished stones cut at the quarry, so that no hammer or chisel or any other iron tool was heard in the temple while it was being built.
8The entrance to the bottom floor was on the south side of the temple. A stairway led up to the middle level, and from there to the third floor.
9So Solomon built the temple and finished it, roofing it with beams and planks of cedar.
10He built chambers all along the temple, each five cubits high and attached to the temple with beams of cedar. 11Then the word of the LORD came to Solomon, saying:Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | 1 Kings 6:14 | So Solomon built the temple and finished it. |
| 2 | 1 Kings 6:38 | In his eleventh year and eighth month, the month of Bul, the temple was finished in every detail and according to every specification. So he built the temple in seven years. |
1 Kings 6:9 Summary
This verse tells us that Solomon finished building the temple and put a roof on it using cedar wood. The temple was a special place where people could worship and connect with God, and the use of cedar wood made it beautiful and strong, just like God's love for us (Psalm 92:12). The way the temple was built, with careful planning and attention to detail, reminds us to approach our own relationship with God with reverence and care, just as the Israelites did when they built the tabernacle (Exodus 25:8-9). By reading about the temple's construction, we can learn more about God's character and how we can honor Him in our own lives.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of using cedar wood in the construction of the temple?
The use of cedar wood in the construction of the temple, as seen in 1 Kings 6:9, symbolizes the beauty and majesty of God's presence, as also described in 2 Chronicles 2:8 and Psalm 92:12.
How does the construction of the temple relate to the character of Solomon?
The construction of the temple, as described in 1 Kings 6:9, showcases Solomon's wisdom, wealth, and dedication to God, as also highlighted in 1 Kings 3:12 and 2 Chronicles 1:12.
What can we learn from the way the temple was built, with finished stones and no iron tools heard during construction?
The way the temple was built, as described in 1 Kings 6:7 and 1 Kings 6:9, teaches us about the importance of careful planning, attention to detail, and a reverence for the presence of God, as also emphasized in Exodus 20:25 and Deuteronomy 27:5-6.
How does the completion of the temple relate to God's promise to Solomon?
The completion of the temple, as described in 1 Kings 6:9, is a fulfillment of God's promise to Solomon, as stated in 1 Kings 5:5 and 2 Samuel 7:13, highlighting God's faithfulness and covenant loyalty.
Reflection Questions
- What does the use of cedar wood in the temple's construction teach me about the importance of quality and excellence in my own service to God?
- How can I, like Solomon, demonstrate my love and devotion to God through the 'building projects' in my own life?
- What are some 'finished stones' that I can bring to the construction of God's kingdom in my community, and how can I prepare them in a way that honors God?
- In what ways can I, like the workers on the temple, strive to create a 'sanctuary' of peace and reverence in my own heart and home?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Kings 6:9
So he built the house, and finished it,.... The body of it, the walls of the holy and most holy place, with the chambers on the sides of them, and the porch at the end that led into them: and covered
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Kings 6:9
So he built the house, and finished it; and covered the house with beams and boards of cedar. Built the house. The temple is here distinguished from the wings or chambers attached to it, and its roofing was of cedar wood.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Kings 6:9
He built the house, and finished it, to wit, the bulk and the body of the house. Covered the house, or, the house i.e. the top of the house, for the like is said of the sides and bottom, , even the beams and boards, ( or, the vault-beams and the ceilings; the arched beams and boards wherewith the top of the house was covered, which was made of other wood, which was more pliable than cedar, and would better endure bowing and bending,) with cedars.
Trapp's Commentary on 1 Kings 6:9
1 Kings 6:9 So he built the house, and finished it; and covered the house with beams and boards of cedar.Ver. 9. So he built the house.] Epilogus est praecedentium. And boards of cedar.] Which boards were also covered with lead without, and gold within. Vatab.
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Kings 6:9
(9) And covered—that is, roofed the house with a roof of cedar beams and boarding thereon. Some have supposed that he “covered” the outside walls with cedar, so that the whole should still look like a wooden tabernacle; but this is not necessarily implied, and is in itself unlikely.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on 1 Kings 6:9
Verse 9. Covered the house with beams and boards of cedar.] The Eastern custom is very different from ours: we ceil with plaster, and make our floors of wood; they make their floors of plaster or painted tiles, and make their ceilings of wood. But it may not be improper to observe that, in ancient times, our buildings were somewhat similar. Westminster Hall is a proof of this.
Cambridge Bible on 1 Kings 6:9
9. So he built the house] i.e. The Temple building. The next verse speaks of the enclosing framework of chambers. What was now finished was the portion for divine service. and covered the house] i.e. Made the roof for it. On this roof, see Fergusson, Temples of the Jews, pp. 19 seqq., where the author shews that the covering of the Tabernacle was made with a ridge and sloped to both sides, and that the cedar beams and boards (R.V. planks) spoken of in this verse were to imitate, as nearly as could be done in wood, the Tabernacle roof. Mr Fergusson has suggested (p. 28) that there were most probably pillars inside the Temple to support the beams of the roof. ‘No cedar beams that were available could be laid across an opening 30 feet free without sagging to an unpleasant extent.’
Barnes' Notes on 1 Kings 6:9
He built the house, and finished it - i. e., the external shell of the house. The internal fittings were added afterward. See 1 Kings 6:15-22. Covered the house - Roofed it with a wooden roof, sloped like our roofs.
Whedon's Commentary on 1 Kings 6:9
9. Covered the house — Made the roof, or covered with a roof, of beams and boards of cedar. On the durability of cedar roofs, see note on 1 Kings 5:6. The form or shape of the roof is left entirely uncertain.
Sermons on 1 Kings 6:9
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Dwelling in Ceiled Houses by David Dalton | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the need for individuals and the church as a whole to prioritize glorifying God rather than themselves. He highlights the importance of allo |
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How to Reach Your Goals by Charles Stanley | Charles Stanley emphasizes the importance of cooperation, consistency, clear focus, courage, and dependence on God when setting and achieving goals. He highlights the need to coope |