1 Kings 6:36 nasb — He built the inner court with three rows of cut stone and a row of cedar beams.

NASB

"He built the inner court with three rows of cut stone and a row of cedar beams."

— 1 Kings 6:36, NASB

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1 Kings 6 — Context

33

So also he made for the entrance of the nave four-sided doorposts of olive wood

34

and two doors of cypress wood; the two leaves of the one door turned on pivots, and the two leaves of the other door turned on pivots.

35

He carved on it cherubim, palm trees, and open flowers; and he overlaid them with gold evenly applied on the engraved work.

36

He built the inner court with three rows of cut stone and a row of cedar beams.

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In the fourth year the foundation of the house of the LORD was laid, in the month of Ziv.

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In the eleventh year, in the month of Bul, which is the eighth month, the house was finished throughout all its parts and according to all its plans. So he was seven years in building it.

1 Kings 6:36 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Kings 6:36 say?
1 Kings 6:36 in the NASB reads: “He built the inner court with three rows of cut stone and a row of cedar beams.”
Where is 1 Kings 6:36 in the Bible?
1 Kings 6:36 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Kings, chapter 6, verse 36.
Who wrote 1 Kings?
1 Kings is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Jeremiah). It was written c. 561–538 BC.
What is the book of 1 Kings about?
1 Kings tells of Solomon's wisdom and the building of the temple, then the painful division of the kingdom after his death. The northern kingdom plunges into idolatry under a series of wicked kings until the prophet Elijah is raised up to call Israel back to the LORD.
What are the major themes of 1 Kings?
1 Kings explores themes including Wisdom, Temple, Divided Kingdom, Idolatry, Prophecy. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Kings 6:36.
What translation should I read 1 Kings 6:36 in?
1 Kings 6:36 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Kings 6:36?
1 Kings 6:36 reads (NASB): “He built the inner court with three rows of cut stone and a row of cedar beams.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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