1 Kings 7:4

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

There were three rows of high windows facing one another in three tiers.

American Standard Version (1901)

And there were beams in three rows, and window was over against window in three ranks.

Bible in Basic English

There were three lines of window-frames, window facing window in every line.

Free Bible Version

The windows were placed high up, in three rows facing each other.

Geneva Bible 1599

And the windowes were in three rowes, and windowe was against windowe in three rankes.

King James (Authorized) Version

And there were windows in three rows, and light was against light in three ranks.

Translation for Translators

On each of the two side walls there were three rows of windows.

Unlocked Literal Bible

There were beams in three rows, and each window was opposite another window in three sets.

Noah Webster Bible

And there were windows in three rows, and light was against light in three ranks.

World English Bible

There were beams in three rows, and window was facing window in three ranks.

Young's Literal Translation

And windows [are] in three rows, and sight [is] over-against sight three times.

Context

Solomon’s Palace Complex

³The house was roofed with cedar above the beams that rested on the pillars—forty-five beams, fifteen per row.⁴There were three rows of high windows facing one another in three tiers. ⁵All the doorways had rectangular frames, with the openings facing one another in three tiers.

Summary

This verse describes the construction of Solomon's grand palace, which took him thirteen years to complete. The palace was an impressive structure, showcasing Solomon's wealth and power as a king. The detailed account of its construction highlights the opulence and craftsmanship involved in creating this royal residence. It serves as a testament to the prosperity and magnificence of Solomon's reign, reflecting the splendor of his kingdom during that time.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

And all the doors and posts were square with the windows,.... The doors into the several stories and apartments, and the posts and lintel of them, and the windows over them, were all square: and light was against light in three ranks; they answered one another as before.

1 Kings 7:4

Solomon’s Palace Complex

Scripture
Sermons
Commentary

Berean Standard Bible

There were three rows of high windows facing one another in three tiers.

American Standard Version (1901)

And there were beams in three rows, and window was over against window in three ranks.

Bible in Basic English

There were three lines of window-frames, window facing window in every line.

Free Bible Version

The windows were placed high up, in three rows facing each other.

Geneva Bible 1599

And the windowes were in three rowes, and windowe was against windowe in three rankes.

King James (Authorized) Version

And there were windows in three rows, and light was against light in three ranks.

Translation for Translators

On each of the two side walls there were three rows of windows.

Unlocked Literal Bible

There were beams in three rows, and each window was opposite another window in three sets.

Noah Webster Bible

And there were windows in three rows, and light was against light in three ranks.

World English Bible

There were beams in three rows, and window was facing window in three ranks.

Young's Literal Translation

And windows [are] in three rows, and sight [is] over-against sight three times.