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1 Kings 6

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1 Kings 6:1 [1] This is a key verse in determining the date of the exodus of the Jews from Egypt. Since the fourth year of Solomon's reign is believed to be 966 B.C., the date of the exodus was about 1446 B.C.
1 Kings 6:1 [1] This is a key verse in determining the date of the exodus of the Jews from Egypt. Since the fourth year of Solomon's reign is believed to be 966 B.C., the date of the exodus was about 1446 B.C.
1 Kings 6:2 [2] A cubit is about 18 inches.
1 Kings 6:2 [2] A cubit is about 18 inches.
1 Kings 6:5 [3] The meaning is uncertain, perhaps additional rooms.
1 Kings 6:5 [3] The meaning is uncertain, perhaps additional rooms.
1 Kings 6:5 [4] Lit inner sanctuary and so throughout the passage except v 16.
1 Kings 6:5 [4] Lit inner sanctuary and so throughout the passage except v 16.
1 Kings 6:21 [5] The purpose of the chains may have been to hold the veil or curtain.
1 Kings 6:21 [5] The purpose of the chains may have been to hold the veil or curtain.
1 Kings 6:23 [6] Cherubim is the Hebrew plural of "cherub."
1 Kings 6:23 [6] Cherubim is the Hebrew plural of "cherub."
1 Kings 6:24 [7] The repetitive language of the description emphasizes the size and grandeur of the cherubim.
1 Kings 6:24 [7] The repetitive language of the description emphasizes the size and grandeur of the cherubim.
1 Kings 6:27 [8] Lit wing to wing.
1 Kings 6:27 [8] Lit wing to wing.