1 Kings 7:6

1 Kings 7:6 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

Solomon 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.

King James Version KJV

¶ And he made a porch of pillars; the length thereof was fifty cubits, and the breadth thereof thirty cubits: and the porch was before them: and the other pillars and the thick beam were before them.

American Standard Version ASV

And he made the porch of pillars; the length thereof was fifty cubits, and the breadth thereof thirty cubits; and a porch before them; and pillars and a threshold before them.

Bible in Basic English BBE

And he made a covered room of pillars, fifty cubits long and thirty cubits wide, and ... with steps before it.

Free Bible Version FBV

He also had the Hall of Columns made—forty cubits long and thirty cubits wide. It had a porch in front, its canopy also supported by columns.

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

And he made a porche of pillars fiftie cubites long, and thirtie cubites broade, and the porch was before them, euen before them were thirtie pillars.

Young's Literal Translation YLT

And the porch of the pillars he hath made; fifty cubits its length, and thirty cubits its breadth, and the porch [is] before them, and pillars and a thick place [are] before them.

World English Bible WEB

He made the hall of pillars. Its length was fifty cubits and its width thirty cubits, with a porch before them, and pillars and a threshold before them.

Noah Webster Bible WBS

And he made a porch of pillars; its length was fifty cubits, and its breadth thirty cubits: and the porch was before them: and the other pillars and the thick beams were before them.

Douay-Rheims 1899 DRV

And he made a porch of pillars of fifty cubits in length, and thirty cubits in breadth: and another porch before the greater porch: and pillars, and chapiters upon the pillars.

Translation for Translators T4T

They also built another building called the Hall of Pillars. It was 75 feet long and 45 feet wide. It had a covered porch whose roof was supported by pillars.

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1 Kings 7:6 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB וְ/אֵ֨ת אוּלָ֤ם הָֽ/עַמּוּדִים֙ עָשָׂ֔ה חֲמִשִּׁ֤ים אַמָּה֙ אָרְכּ֔/וֹ וּ/שְׁלֹשִׁ֥ים אַמָּ֖ה רָחְבּ֑/וֹ וְ/אוּלָם֙ עַל פְּנֵי/הֶ֔ם וְ/עַמֻּדִ֥ים וְ/עָ֖ב עַל פְּנֵי/הֶֽם

וְ/אֵ֨ת ʼêth H853 Obj. Conj | DirObjM

אוּלָ֤ם ʼûwlâm H197 Portico N-ms

הָֽ/עַמּוּדִים֙ ʻammûwd H5982 pillar Art | N-mp

עָשָׂ֔ה ʻâsâh H6213 to make V-Qal-Perf-3ms

חֲמִשִּׁ֤ים chămishshîym H2572 fifty Adj

אַמָּה֙ ʼammâh H520 cubit N-fs

אָרְכּ֔/וֹ ʼôrek H753 length N-ms | Suff

וּ/שְׁלֹשִׁ֥ים shᵉlôwshîym H7970 thirty Conj | Adj

אַמָּ֖ה ʼammâh H520 cubit N-fs

רָחְבּ֑/וֹ rôchab H7341 width N-ms | Suff

וְ/אוּלָם֙ ʼûwlâm H197 Portico Conj | N-ms

עַל ʻal H5921 upon Prep

פְּנֵי/הֶ֔ם pânîym H6440 face N-cp | Suff

וְ/עַמֻּדִ֥ים ʻammûwd H5982 pillar Conj | N-mp

וְ/עָ֖ב ʻâb H5646 threshold Conj | N-ms

עַל ʻal H5921 upon Prep

פְּנֵי/הֶֽם pânîym H6440 face N-cp | Suff

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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Kings 7:6

וְ/אֵ֨ת ʼêth H853 "Obj." Conj | 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.

אוּלָ֤ם 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.

הָֽ/עַמּוּדִים֙ ʻammûwd H5982 "pillar" Art | N-mp

In the Bible, this Hebrew word refers to a pillar or column, often used as a symbol of strength or support. It can also describe a platform or a stand, like a column of smoke rising into the air. The word is used in various contexts, including architecture and nature.

Definition: 1) pillar, column 1a) pillar 1b) column, upright 1c) column (of smoke)

Usage: Occurs in 84 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] apiece, pillar. See also: Exodus 13:21; 1 Kings 7:3; Psalms 75:4.

עָשָׂ֔ה 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.

חֲמִשִּׁ֤ים chămishshîym H2572 "fifty" Adj

This Hebrew word simply means the number fifty, used in various biblical contexts like measurements and quantities. It appears in Leviticus and Numbers.

Definition: 1) fifty 1a) fifty (cardinal number) 1b) a multiple of fifty (with other numbers) 1c) fiftieth (ordinal number)

Usage: Occurs in 141 OT verses. KJV: fifty. See also: Genesis 6:15; 1 Kings 7:2; Isaiah 3:3.

אַמָּה֙ ʼammâh H520 "cubit" N-fs

A cubit is a unit of measurement, about the length of a forearm, used in the Bible to describe the size of objects like the Ark of the Covenant in Exodus. It is also used to describe a foundation or a door-base.

Definition: cubit-a measure of distance (the forearm), roughly 18 in (. 5m). There are several cubits used in the OT, the cubit of a man or common cubit (De 3:11), the legal cubit or cubit of the sanctuary (Eze 40:5) plus others. See a Bible Dictionary for a complete treatment. Aramaic equivalent: am.mah (אַמָּה "cubit" H0521)

Usage: Occurs in 132 OT verses. KJV: cubit, [phrase] hundred (by exchange for H3967 (מֵאָה)), measure, post. See also: Genesis 6:15; 2 Chronicles 3:3; Isaiah 6:4.

אָרְכּ֔/וֹ ʼôrek H753 "length" N-ms | Suff

Length can refer to physical distance or a long period of time, and also to patience and self-restraint, like waiting forever for something to happen.

Definition: 1) length 1a) physical length 1b) of time 2) forbearance, self-restraint (of patience)

Usage: Occurs in 90 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] forever, length, long. See also: Genesis 6:15; Psalms 93:5; Psalms 21:5.

וּ/שְׁלֹשִׁ֥ים shᵉlôwshîym H7970 "thirty" Conj | Adj

Thirty is the meaning of this Hebrew word, which can also be used as an ordinal to describe something as thirtieth. It is used to count quantities in the Bible.

Definition: thirty, thirtieth Aramaic equivalent: te.la.tin (תְּלָתִין "thirty" H8533)

Usage: Occurs in 163 OT verses. KJV: thirty, thirtieth. Compare H7991 (שָׁלִישׁ). See also: Genesis 5:3; 1 Samuel 11:8; Jeremiah 38:10.

אַמָּ֖ה ʼammâh H520 "cubit" N-fs

Usage: Occurs in 132 OT verses. KJV: cubit, [phrase] hundred (by exchange for H3967 (מֵאָה)), measure, post. See also: Genesis 6:15; 2 Chronicles 3:3; Isaiah 6:4.

רָחְבּ֑/וֹ rôchab H7341 "width" N-ms | Suff

This Hebrew word means width or breadth, used to describe physical size or space. It appears in the Bible to describe the width of the earth or a room. In the KJV, it is translated as breadth or broad.

Definition: breadth, width, expanse

Usage: Occurs in 89 OT verses. KJV: breadth, broad, largeness, thickness, wideness. See also: Genesis 6:15; Ezekiel 40:13; Isaiah 8:8.

וְ/אוּלָם֙ 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.

עַל ʻal H5921 "upon" Prep

This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.

Definition: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative)

Usage: Occurs in 4493 OT verses. KJV: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, [idiom] as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, [idiom] both and, by (reason of), [idiom] had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-) on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, [idiom] with. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 24:13; Genesis 41:33.

פְּנֵי/הֶ֔ם pânîym H6440 "face" N-cp | Suff

This word means face or presence, like being in front of someone or something. It's used in many contexts, like in Genesis, Exodus, and Psalms, to describe interactions and relationships.

Definition: : face 1) face 1a) face, faces 1b) presence, person 1c) face (of seraphim or cherubim) 1d) face (of animals) 1e) face, surface (of ground) 1f) as adv of loc/temp 1f1) before and behind, toward, in front of, forward, formerly, from beforetime, before 1g) with prep 1g1) in front of, before, to the front of, in the presence of, in the face of, at the face or front of, from the presence of, from before, from before the face of

Usage: Occurs in 1891 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] accept, a-(be-) fore(-time), against, anger, [idiom] as (long as), at, [phrase] battle, [phrase] because (of), [phrase] beseech, countenance, edge, [phrase] employ, endure, [phrase] enquire, face, favour, fear of, for, forefront(-part), form(-er time, -ward), from, front, heaviness, [idiom] him(-self), [phrase] honourable, [phrase] impudent, [phrase] in, it, look(-eth) (-s), [idiom] me, [phrase] meet, [idiom] more than, mouth, of, off, (of) old (time), [idiom] on, open, [phrase] out of, over against, the partial, person, [phrase] please, presence, propect, was purposed, by reason of, [phrase] regard, right forth, [phrase] serve, [idiom] shewbread, sight, state, straight, [phrase] street, [idiom] thee, [idiom] them(-selves), through ([phrase] -out), till, time(-s) past, (un-) to(-ward), [phrase] upon, upside ([phrase] down), with(-in, [phrase] -stand), [idiom] ye, [idiom] you. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 43:31; Exodus 30:16.

וְ/עַמֻּדִ֥ים ʻammûwd H5982 "pillar" Conj | N-mp

Definition: 1) pillar, column 1a) pillar 1b) column, upright 1c) column (of smoke)

Usage: Occurs in 84 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] apiece, pillar. See also: Exodus 13:21; 1 Kings 7:3; Psalms 75:4.

וְ/עָ֖ב ʻâb H5646 "threshold" Conj | N-ms

This word refers to a threshold or a beam in a building, providing structural support, as described in architectural terms. Its meaning is not entirely certain, but it is related to a thick or heavy part of a structure. The word is used in the KJV to describe physical objects.

Definition: 1) an architectural term 1a) meaning uncertain; perhaps projecting roof, landing, thick beam, plank, threshold

Usage: Occurs in 3 OT verses. KJV: thick (beam, plant). See also: 1 Kings 7:6; Ezekiel 41:25; Ezekiel 41:26.

עַל ʻal H5921 "upon" Prep

This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.

פְּנֵי/הֶֽם pânîym H6440 "face" N-cp | Suff

This word means face or presence, like being in front of someone or something. It's used in many contexts, like in Genesis, Exodus, and Psalms, to describe interactions and relationships.

Study Notes — 1 Kings 7:6

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1 Kings 7:6 Summary
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Gill's Exposition on 1 Kings 7:6
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Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Kings 7:6
Trapp's Commentary on 1 Kings 7:6
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Kings 7:6
Cambridge Bible on 1 Kings 7:6
Barnes' Notes on 1 Kings 7:6
Whedon's Commentary on 1 Kings 7:6

Context — Solomon’s Palace Complex

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.

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.

Cross References

	Reference	Text (BSB)
1	1 Kings 7:12	The great courtyard was surrounded by three rows of dressed stone and a row of trimmed cedar beams, as were the inner courtyard and portico of the house of the LORD.
2	Ezekiel 41:25–26	Cherubim and palm trees like those on the walls were carved on the doors of the outer sanctuary, and there was a wooden canopy outside, on the front of the portico. There were beveled windows and palm trees on the sidewalls of the portico. The side rooms of the temple also had canopies.

1 Kings 7:6 Summary

This verse describes a beautiful and grand part of Solomon's palace, called the colonnade, which was a long, wide space with a portico and pillars, similar to the courts of the tabernacle described in Exodus 27:9-19. The colonnade was a place where Solomon could relax, entertain guests, or conduct official business, and it reflects the importance of creating spaces that are beautiful and functional, as seen in Psalm 84:1-4 and Isaiah 66:1-2. Just like Solomon's colonnade, we can create spaces in our own lives that reflect God's beauty and excellence, and that bring people together, as encouraged in Matthew 18:20 and John 13:35. By using our resources and talents to create spaces that foster community and excellence, we can glorify God and reflect His love to those around us, as described in 1 Corinthians 16:13-14 and 1 Peter 4:8-11.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the purpose of the colonnade in Solomon's palace?

The colonnade was likely a place for Solomon to relax, entertain guests, or conduct official business, as seen in 1 Kings 7:6, where it is described as a grand structure with a portico and pillars, similar to the halls described in Esther 5:13 and Esther 7:7-8.

How big was the colonnade that Solomon built?

According to 1 Kings 7:6, the colonnade was fifty cubits long and thirty cubits wide, which is approximately seventy-five feet long and forty-five feet wide, a significant structure that reflected Solomon's wealth and power, as described in 1 Kings 3:13 and 1 Kings 10:23.

What can we learn from the architectural details of Solomon's palace?

The attention to detail and grandeur of Solomon's palace, as seen in 1 Kings 7:6, demonstrate the importance of excellence and craftsmanship in our work, as encouraged in Colossians 3:23-24, and the value of creating spaces that bring people together, as seen in Acts 2:46.

How does the description of the colonnade relate to the rest of the palace?

The colonnade was part of a larger complex that included the Hall of Justice, where Solomon would judge, as described in 1 Kings 7:7, and the palace where he would live, as mentioned in 1 Kings 7:8, highlighting the connection between Solomon's public and private life, as seen in Proverbs 24:23-25.

Reflection Questions

What are some ways that I can create spaces in my own life that reflect God's beauty and excellence, as seen in the colonnade?
How can I balance my public and private life, like Solomon, to ensure that my actions and decisions align with God's will, as described in 1 Kings 3:9-14 and Matthew 6:33?
What are some areas in my life where I can apply the principle of excellence and craftsmanship, as demonstrated in the construction of Solomon's palace, as encouraged in 1 Corinthians 10:31 and 2 Timothy 2:15?
In what ways can I use my resources and talents to create spaces that bring people together and foster community, as seen in the colonnade and the Hall of Justice, as described in Acts 2:42-47 and Hebrews 10:24-25?

Gill's Exposition on 1 Kings 7:6

And he made a porch of pillars,.... At the west end of the house: and the length thereof was fifty cubits; answerable to the breadth of the house: and the breadth thereof thirty cubits: which, added

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Kings 7:6

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 7:6

A porch of pillars, i.e. supported by divers pillars, for the more magnificent entrance into the house; upon which also it is thought there were other rooms built, as in the house. The porch, now mentioned, which is said to be before them, i.e. before the pillars on which the house of Lebanon stood, or before the doors and posts mentioned ; or, a porch, i.e. another and a lesser porch, which was before them, i.e. before the pillars of the greater porch now mentioned. And the other pillars, or, and pillars, i.e. fewer and lesser pillars for the support of the lesser porch. The thick beam; which was laid upon these pillars, as the others were, .

Trapp's Commentary on 1 Kings 7:6

1 Kings 7:6 And he made a porch of pillars; the length thereof [was] fifty cubits, and the breadth thereof thirty cubits: and the porch [was] before them: and the [other] pillars and the thick beam [were] before them.Ver. 6. Were before them.] Or, According to them: all was suitable, and sightly.

Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Kings 7:6

(6) A porch of pillars, although by some authorities it is held to be a separate building, seems by the exact agreement of dimensions—its “length” being just the breadth of the hall—to have been a propylæon, or entrance vestibule, to the hall of state (like the porch, or vestibule, of the Temple), probably corresponding in the general arrangement of its pillars, and perhaps also in height. It had also a porch of its own, with a threshold (for the last clause of the verse should be rendered, “and a porch before it with pillars, and a threshold before them,”) forming a kind of plinth, or, possibly, a flight of steps.

Cambridge Bible on 1 Kings 7:6

6. And he made a (R.V. the) porch of pillars] This would seem to have been a separate building not connected with the house of the forest. In the same manner the porch for the throne in the next verse was unconnected with any other building. What was the purpose of the porch of pillars is not stated. and the porch was before them] It is better to make this clause dependent on the first verb. Thus ‘he made the porch of pillars … and a porch before them,’ i.e. before the pillars. and the other pillars and the thick beam were before them] The word translated ‘thick beam’ seems most likely to have been a threshold or step work by which the porch was entered. The twice repeated ‘before them’ must refer to the same thing, viz. to the pillars of the first named porch, of which they formed the striking feature. So the sense of the verse would be ‘he made the porch of pillars and in front of them also another porch with its pillars and a staircase or set of steps to approach it by.’

Barnes' Notes on 1 Kings 7:6

Probably the porch of the “House of the Forest.” Porches of columns immediately in front of columnar chambers were a favorite feature of Persian architecture.

Whedon's Commentary on 1 Kings 7:6

6. A porch of pillars — The exact position of this porch is not stated, but as the description of the palace began with the house of the forest of Lebanon, we naturally suppose, in the absence of any

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