1 Kings 7:4 web — There were beams in three rows, and window was over against window in three ranks.

World English Bible

"There were beams in three rows, and window was over against window in three ranks."

— 1 Kings 7:4, World English Bible

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1 Kings 7 — Context

1

Solomon was building his own house thirteen years, and he finished all his house.

2

For he built the house of the forest of Lebanon; its length was one hundred cubits, and its breadth fifty cubits, and its height thirty cubits, on four rows of cedar pillars, with cedar beams on the pillars.

3

It was covered with cedar above over the forty-five beams, that were on the pillars; fifteen in a row.

4

There were beams in three rows, and window was over against window in three ranks.

5

All the doors and posts were made square with beams: and window was over against window in three ranks.

6

He made the porch of pillars; its length was fifty cubits, and its breadth thirty cubits; and a porch before them; and pillars and a threshold before them.

7

He made the porch of the throne where he was to judge, even the porch of judgment: and it was covered with cedar from floor to floor.

1 Kings 7:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 1 Kings 7:4 say?
1 Kings 7:4 in the World English Bible reads: “There were beams in three rows, and window was over against window in three ranks.”
Where is 1 Kings 7:4 in the Bible?
1 Kings 7:4 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Kings, chapter 7, verse 4.
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 7:4.
What translation should I read 1 Kings 7:4 in?
1 Kings 7:4 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 7:4?
1 Kings 7:4 reads (WEB): “There were beams in three rows, and window was over against window in three ranks.” 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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