17 The temple, that is, the sanctuary in front of the most holy place,[a] was 60 feet[b] long. 18 The cedar paneling inside the temple was carved with ornamental gourds(A) and flower blossoms. Everything was cedar;(B) not a stone could be seen.

19 He prepared the inner sanctuary(C) inside the temple to put the ark of the Lord’s covenant(D) there.

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Kings 6:17 Lit front of me; Hb obscure
  2. 1 Kings 6:17 Lit 40 cubits

17 The main hall in front of this room was forty cubits[a] long. 18 The inside of the temple was cedar,(A) carved with gourds and open flowers. Everything was cedar; no stone was to be seen.

19 He prepared the inner sanctuary(B) within the temple to set the ark of the covenant(C) of the Lord there.

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Kings 6:17 That is, about 60 feet or about 18 meters