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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.”

10 And he built the side rooms all along the temple. The height of each was five cubits, and they were attached to the temple by beams of cedar.

11 The word of the Lord came(A) to Solomon: 12 “As for this temple you are building, if you follow my decrees, observe my laws and keep all my commands(B) and obey them, I will fulfill through you the promise(C) I gave to David your father.

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