1 Kings 7:7
1 Kings 7:7 in Multiple Translations
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.
¶ Then he made a porch for the throne where he might judge, even the porch of judgment: and it was covered with cedar from one side of the floor to the other.
And he made the porch of the throne where he was to judge, even the porch of judgment: and it was covered with cedar from floor to floor.
Then he made a covered room for his high seat when he gave decisions; this was the covered room of judging; it was covered with cedar-wood from floor to roof.
The throne room where he sat as judge was called the Hall of Justice, lined with cedar panels from floor to ceiling.
Then he made a porch for the throne, where he iudged, euen a porch of iudgement, and it was sieled with cedar from pauement to pauement.
And the porch of the throne where he judgeth — the porch of judgment — he hath made, and [it is] covered with cedar from the floor unto the floor.
He made the porch of the throne where he was to judge, even the porch of judgment; and it was covered with cedar from floor to floor.
Then he made a porch for the throne where he might judge, even the porch of judgment: and it was covered with cedar from one side of the floor to the other.
He made also the porch of the throne, wherein is the seat of judgment: and covered it with cedar wood from the floor to the top.
Then they made a building called the Hall of the Throne. It was also called the Hall of Judgment. That was where Solomon decided/judged concerning people’s disputes. The walls were covered with cedar boards, from the floor to the rafters.
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1 Kings 7:7 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/אוּלָ֤ם
הַ/כִּסֵּא֙
אֲשֶׁ֣ר
יִשְׁפָּט
שָׁ֔ם
אֻלָ֥ם
הַ/מִּשְׁפָּ֖ט
עָשָׂ֑ה
וְ/סָפ֣וּן
בָּ/אֶ֔רֶז
מֵ/הַ/קַּרְקַ֖ע
עַד
הַ/קַּרְקָֽע
וְ/אוּלָ֤ם
ʼûwlâm
H197
Portico
Conj | N-ms
הַ/כִּסֵּא֙
kiççêʼ
H3678
throne
Art | N-ms
אֲשֶׁ֣ר
ʼăsher
H834
which
Rel
יִשְׁפָּט
shâphaṭ
H8199
to judge
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
שָׁ֔ם
shâm
H8033
there
Adv
אֻלָ֥ם
ʼûwlâm
H197
Portico
N-ms
הַ/מִּשְׁפָּ֖ט
mishpâṭ
H4941
justice
Art | N-ms
עָשָׂ֑ה
ʻâsâh
H6213
to make
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
וְ/סָפ֣וּן
çâphan
H5603
to cover
Conj | V-Qal-Inf-c
בָּ/אֶ֔רֶז
ʼerez
H730
cedar
Prep | N-ms
מֵ/הַ/קַּרְקַ֖ע
qarqaʻ
H7172
floor
Prep | Art | N-ms
עַד
ʻad
H5704
till
Prep
הַ/קַּרְקָֽע
qarqaʻ
H7172
floor
Art | N-ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Kings 7:7
וְ/אוּלָ֤ם
ʼûwlâm
H197
"Portico"
Conj | N-ms
A portico is a covered area at the entrance of a building, like the temple in Jerusalem. It is a vestibule or porch where people gather before entering the main building.
Definition: A hall or porch of the temple
Usage: Occurs in 29 OT verses. KJV: porch. See also: 1 Kings 6:3; Ezekiel 40:7; Joel 2:17.
הַ/כִּסֵּא֙
kiççêʼ
H3678
"throne"
Art | N-ms
In the Bible, this word means a throne, symbolizing a seat of power or authority, often canopied or covered. It is used to describe the throne of God or a king, representing royal dignity and power.
Definition: 1) seat (of honour), throne, seat, stool 1a) seat (of honour), throne 1b) royal dignity, authority, power (fig.)
Usage: Occurs in 124 OT verses. KJV: seat, stool, throne. See also: Genesis 41:40; 2 Chronicles 23:20; Psalms 9:5.
אֲשֶׁ֣ר
ʼăsher
H834
"which"
Rel
This Hebrew word is a conjunction that connects ideas and events in the Bible, like in the book of Genesis, where it's used to describe the relationship between God and His creation.
Definition: A: 1) (relative part.) 1a) which, who 1b) that which 2) (conj) 2a) that (in obj clause) 2b) when 2c) since 2d) as 2e) conditional if B: Beth+ 1) in (that) which 2) (adv) 2a) where 3) (conj) 3a) in that, inasmuch as 3b) on account of C: Mem+ 1) from (or than) that which 2) from (the place) where 3) from (the fact) that, since D: Kaph+ 1) (conj.), according as, as, when 1a) according to that which, according as, as 1b) with a causal force: in so far as, since 1c) with a temporal force: when
Usage: Occurs in 4440 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] after, [idiom] alike, as (soon as), because, [idiom] every, for, [phrase] forasmuch, [phrase] from whence, [phrase] how(-soever), [idiom] if, (so) that ((thing) which, wherein), [idiom] though, [phrase] until, [phrase] whatsoever, when, where ([phrase] -as, -in, -of, -on, -soever, -with), which, whilst, [phrase] whither(-soever), who(-m, -soever, -se). As it is indeclinable, it is often accompanied by the personal pronoun expletively, used to show the connection. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 20:9; Genesis 31:16.
יִשְׁפָּט
shâphaṭ
H8199
"to judge"
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
To shaphat means to judge or govern, and can also mean to vindicate or punish. In the Bible, this term is often used to describe God's role as a judge, as well as human judges and rulers.
Definition: 1) to judge, govern, vindicate, punish 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to act as law-giver or judge or governor (of God, man) 1a1a) to rule, govern, judge 1a2) to decide controversy (of God, man) 1a3) to execute judgment 1a3a) discriminating (of man) 1a3b) vindicating 1a3c) condemning and punishing 1a3d) at theophanic advent for final judgment 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to enter into controversy, plead, have controversy together 1b2) to be judged 1c) (Poel) judge, opponent-at-law (participle)
Usage: Occurs in 182 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] avenge, [idiom] that condemn, contend, defend, execute (judgment), (be a) judge(-ment), [idiom] needs, plead, reason, rule. See also: Genesis 16:5; Psalms 9:5; Psalms 2:10.
שָׁ֔ם
shâm
H8033
"there"
Adv
The Hebrew word sham means there or then, often used to describe a location or point in time. It can also mean thither or thence, indicating movement or direction. This word is used frequently in the Bible to provide context and clarify the setting of a story.
Definition: 1) there, thither 1a) there 1b) thither (after verbs of motion) 1c) from there, thence 1d) then (as an adverb of time) Aramaic equivalent: tam.mah (תַּמָּה "there" H8536)
Usage: Occurs in 732 OT verses. KJV: in it, [phrase] thence, there (-in, [phrase] of, [phrase] out), [phrase] thither, [phrase] whither. See also: Genesis 2:8; Exodus 21:33; Deuteronomy 19:4.
אֻלָ֥ם
ʼûwlâm
H197
"Portico"
N-ms
A portico is a covered area at the entrance of a building, like the temple in Jerusalem. It is a vestibule or porch where people gather before entering the main building.
Definition: A hall or porch of the temple
Usage: Occurs in 29 OT verses. KJV: porch. See also: 1 Kings 6:3; Ezekiel 40:7; Joel 2:17.
הַ/מִּשְׁפָּ֖ט
mishpâṭ
H4941
"justice"
Art | N-ms
Mishpat means justice or judgment, and is often used to describe God's righteous judgment, as well as human laws and decisions, in books like Deuteronomy and Isaiah.
Definition: : judgement/punishment 1) judgment, justice, ordinance 1a) judgment 1a1) act of deciding a case 1a2) place, court, seat of judgment 1a3) process, procedure, litigation (before judges) 1a4) case, cause (presented for judgment) 1a5) sentence, decision (of judgment) 1a6) execution (of judgment) 1a7) time (of judgment) 1b) justice, right, rectitude (attributes of God or man) 1c) ordinance 1d) decision (in law) 1e) right, privilege, due (legal) 1f) proper, fitting, measure, fitness, custom, manner, plan
Usage: Occurs in 406 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] adversary, ceremony, charge, [idiom] crime, custom, desert, determination, discretion, disposing, due, fashion, form, to be judged, judgment, just(-ice, -ly), (manner of) law(-ful), manner, measure, (due) order, ordinance, right, sentence, usest, [idiom] worthy, [phrase] wrong. See also: Genesis 18:19; 1 Kings 2:3; Psalms 1:5.
עָשָׂ֑ה
ʻâsâh
H6213
"to make"
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
This verb means to make or do something, and is used over 2,600 times in the Bible. It is first used in Genesis 1:7 to describe God's creation of the world and is also used in Exodus 31:5 to describe the work of skilled craftsmen.
Definition: : make(OBJECT) 1) to do, fashion, accomplish, make 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to do, work, make, produce 1a1a) to do 1a1b) to work 1a1c) to deal (with) 1a1d) to act, act with effect, effect 1a2) to make 1a2a) to make 1a2b) to produce 1a2c) to prepare 1a2d) to make (an offering) 1a2e) to attend to, put in order 1a2f) to observe, celebrate 1a2g) to acquire (property) 1a2h) to appoint, ordain, institute 1a2i) to bring about 1a2j) to use 1a2k) to spend, pass 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be done 1b2) to be made 1b3) to be produced 1b4) to be offered 1b5) to be observed 1b6) to be used 1c) (Pual) to be made
Usage: Occurs in 2286 OT verses. KJV: accomplish, advance, appoint, apt, be at, become, bear, bestow, bring forth, bruise, be busy, [idiom] certainly, have the charge of, commit, deal (with), deck, [phrase] displease, do, (ready) dress(-ed), (put in) execute(-ion), exercise, fashion, [phrase] feast, (fight-) ing man, [phrase] finish, fit, fly, follow, fulfill, furnish, gather, get, go about, govern, grant, great, [phrase] hinder, hold (a feast), [idiom] indeed, [phrase] be industrious, [phrase] journey, keep, labour, maintain, make, be meet, observe, be occupied, offer, [phrase] officer, pare, bring (come) to pass, perform, pracise, prepare, procure, provide, put, requite, [idiom] sacrifice, serve, set, shew, [idiom] sin, spend, [idiom] surely, take, [idiom] thoroughly, trim, [idiom] very, [phrase] vex, be (warr-) ior, work(-man), yield, use. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 34:19; Exodus 18:24.
וְ/סָפ֣וּן
çâphan
H5603
"to cover"
Conj | V-Qal-Inf-c
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.
בָּ/אֶ֔רֶז
ʼerez
H730
"cedar"
Prep | N-ms
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.
מֵ/הַ/קַּרְקַ֖ע
qarqaʻ
H7172
"floor"
Prep | Art | 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.
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.
הַ/קַּרְקָֽע
qarqaʻ
H7172
"floor"
Art | 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.
Study Notes — 1 Kings 7:7
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- Context
- Cross References
- 1 Kings 7:7 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on 1 Kings 7:7
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Kings 7:7
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Kings 7:7
- Trapp's Commentary on 1 Kings 7:7
- Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Kings 7:7
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on 1 Kings 7:7
- Cambridge Bible on 1 Kings 7:7
- Barnes' Notes on 1 Kings 7:7
- Whedon's Commentary on 1 Kings 7:7
- Sermons on 1 Kings 7:7
Context — Solomon’s Palace Complex
5All the doorways had rectangular frames, with the openings facing one another in three tiers.
6Solomon made his colonnade fifty cubits long and thirty cubits wide, with a portico in front of it and a canopy with pillars in front of the portico.
7In 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.
8And the palace where Solomon would live, set further back, was of similar construction. He also made a palace like this hall for Pharaoh’s daughter, whom he had married. 9All these buildings were constructed with costly stones, cut to size and trimmed with saws inside and out from the foundation to the eaves, and from the outside to the great courtyard.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Proverbs 20:8 | A king who sits on a throne to judge sifts out all evil with his eyes. |
| 2 | Psalms 122:5 | For there the thrones of judgment stand, the thrones of the house of David. |
| 3 | Isaiah 9:7 | Of the increase of His government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish and sustain it with justice and righteousness from that time and forevermore. The zeal of the LORD of Hosts will accomplish this. |
| 4 | 1 Kings 3:28 | When all Israel heard of the judgment the king had given, they stood in awe of him, for they saw that the wisdom of God was in him to administer justice. |
| 5 | 1 Kings 10:18–20 | Additionally, the king made a great throne of ivory and overlaid it with pure gold. The throne had six steps, and its back had a rounded top. There were armrests on both sides of the seat, with a lion standing beside each armrest. Twelve lions stood on the six steps, one at either end of each step. Nothing like this had ever been made for any kingdom. |
| 6 | 1 Kings 6:3 | The portico at the front of the main hall of the temple was twenty cubits long, extending across the width of the temple and projecting out ten cubits in front of the temple. |
| 7 | 1 Kings 6:15–16 | 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. He 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. |
| 8 | 1 Kings 3:9 | Therefore give Your servant an understanding heart to judge Your people and to discern between good and evil. For who is able to govern this great people of Yours?” |
1 Kings 7:7 Summary
The Hall of Justice in 1 Kings 7:7 was a special room where King Solomon would make important decisions and judge the people. It was made with beautiful cedar wood from the floor to the ceiling, showing how important it was. This room reminds us that God wants us to seek justice and do what is right, as seen in Micah 6:8, and to use our resources and influence to promote fairness and righteousness, as taught in Proverbs 21:3. Just like King Solomon, we can ask God for wisdom and guidance to make good decisions and create a just and fair environment in our own lives, as encouraged in James 1:5.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the purpose of the Hall of Justice in 1 Kings 7:7?
The Hall of Justice, also known as the throne room, was where King Solomon would judge the people, symbolizing his role as a just and fair ruler, as seen in Deuteronomy 17:18-20, where kings were instructed to follow God's law and rule with justice.
Why was the Hall of Justice paneled with cedar from floor to ceiling?
The use of cedar in the Hall of Justice, as mentioned in 1 Kings 7:7, signifies the importance and grandeur of the hall, as cedar was a valuable and durable material, also used in the construction of the Temple in 1 Kings 6:15-18.
How does the Hall of Justice relate to God's plan for Israel?
The Hall of Justice represents God's desire for justice and righteousness in Israel, as expressed in Isaiah 1:17, where God calls His people to learn to do right and seek justice, and in Jeremiah 22:3, where God instructs the king to do justice and righteousness.
What can we learn from King Solomon's example in 1 Kings 7:7?
We can learn the importance of creating a just and fair environment, as King Solomon did in the Hall of Justice, and strive to follow God's principles of justice and righteousness in our own lives, as taught in Proverbs 21:3 and Micah 6:8.
Reflection Questions
- What does the Hall of Justice represent in my own life, and how can I create a space for justice and fairness in my relationships and community?
- How can I, like King Solomon, use my resources and influence to promote justice and righteousness, as seen in Psalm 89:14 and Amos 5:24?
- What are some ways I can seek God's wisdom and guidance, as King Solomon did, to make just and fair decisions in my life, as encouraged in James 1:5 and Proverbs 2:6?
- How can I balance the desire for grandeur and importance, as seen in the Hall of Justice, with the need for humility and simplicity, as taught in 1 Peter 5:6 and Matthew 23:12?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Kings 7:7
Then he made a porch for the throne,.... The ivory throne on which he sat to hear and try causes, 1 Kings 10:18, where he might judge, even the porch of judgment: which had its name from thence; this
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Kings 7:7
And it was covered with cedar above upon the beams, that lay on forty five pillars, fifteen in a row. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Kings 7:7
He made a porch; another porch or distinct room without the house. For the throne, described . Where he might judge the people that brought their causes before him. From one side of the floor to the other, i.e. the whole floor; or, from floor to floor, i.e. from the lower floor on the ground, to the upper floor which covered it.
Trapp's Commentary on 1 Kings 7:7
1 Kings 7:7 Then he made a porch for the throne where he might judge, [even] the porch of judgment: and [it was] covered with cedar from one side of the floor to the other.Ver. 7. Then he made a porch for the throne.] That stately throne of ivory. Even the porch of judgment.] Built for the conveniency of such as came to the king for judgment.
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Kings 7:7
(7) The porch (or hall) of judgment was clearly a separate building, not described in the text, except as having been floored and ceiled with cedar. Mr. Fergusson, comparing it “with the remains of Assyrian and Persian examples,” supposes it to have been square, supported on four pillars in the centre, between which the throne stood, and having openings on the four sides for the public, the king, and his officers.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on 1 Kings 7:7
Verse 7. A porch for the throne] One porch appears to have been devoted to the purposes of administering judgment, which Solomon did in person.
Cambridge Bible on 1 Kings 7:7
7. Then he made a porch for the throne] Better (with R.V.) ‘And he made the porch of the throne.’ As the pillars were the distinction of the former porch, so was the throne of this. On kings sitting in public to hear causes and give judgment, cf. 1 Kings 22:10; Psalms 122:5. and it was covered with cedar from one side of the floor to the other] Literally ‘from floor to floor.’ What is meant is that this was not an unenclosed porch like ‘the porch of pillars’ mentioned previously, but that it was enclosed with cedar wood walls all round from the floor to the ceiling. If this can be the sense of the word ‘floor’ in the second case, we must suppose the roof of the porch to be regarded as the floor of some upper room above it. But the word ‘floor’ χψχς is not very unlike χεψεϊ ‘beams’ and so some have suspected the scribe of having written the former instead of the latter in the second place. This would make all easy, but the other explanation is quite possible, and is accepted by Gesenius, though De Wette translates as in A.V.
Barnes' Notes on 1 Kings 7:7
The porch or gate of justice still kept alive the likeness of the old patriarchal custom of sitting in judgment at the gate; exactly as the “Gate of justice” still recalls it at Granada, and the
Whedon's Commentary on 1 Kings 7:7
7. A porch for the throne — As the inner court of the house where the king dwelt was within this porch, (1 Kings 7:8,) the porch itself must have led to it from the outer porch of pillars.
Sermons on 1 Kings 7:7
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Prayer and the Victory of God by John Piper | This sermon emphasizes the power of prayer in bringing about the victory of God. Through various biblical passages and examples, the message highlights how prayers play a crucial r |
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Christ as Our King by Roger Ellsworth | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of treating God's name with reverence and honoring the Sabbath as a holy day. He also highlights God's commandments against s |
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The Alpha and the Omega (Revelation 1:8) by T. Austin-Sparks | T. Austin-Sparks emphasizes that Jesus Christ is the Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end, highlighting that all knowledge and communication from God is centered in Him. He e |
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The Peace of God in Our Hearts by W.H. Griffith Thomas | W.H. Griffith Thomas preaches on the importance of letting the peace of God rule in our hearts, emphasizing that this peace assures us of acceptance with God and provides protectio |
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The Remnant Principle - 3 by Chip Brogden | Chip Brogden preaches on the importance of aligning ourselves with God's eternal purpose and the need for the Church to demonstrate the preeminence of Christ in the midst of a worl |