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10 He built an extension all around the temple; it was 7½ feet high[a] and it was attached to the temple by cedar beams.

11 [b] The Lord’s message came to Solomon: 12 “As for this temple you are building, if you follow[c] my rules, observe[d] my regulations, and obey all my commandments,[e] I will fulfill through you the promise I made to your father David.[f]

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Kings 6:10 tn Heb “5 cubits.” This must refer to the height of each floor or room.
  2. 1 Kings 6:11 tc The LXX lacks vv. 11-14.
  3. 1 Kings 6:12 tn Heb “walk in.”
  4. 1 Kings 6:12 tn Heb “do.”
  5. 1 Kings 6:12 tn Heb “and keep all my commandments by walking in them.”
  6. 1 Kings 6:12 tn Heb “I will establish my word with you which I spoke to David your father.”