1 Kings 7:8 net — The palace where he lived was constructed in a similar way. He also constructed a palace like this hall for Pharaoh’s d…

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"The palace where he lived was constructed in a similar way. He also constructed a palace like this hall for Pharaoh’s daughter, whom he had married."

— 1 Kings 7:8, NET Bible

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1 Kings 7 — Context

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All of the entrances were rectangular in shape and they were arranged in sets of three.

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He made a colonnade 75 feet long and 45 feet wide. There was a porch in front of this and pillars and a roof in front of the porch.

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He also made a throne room, called“The Hall of Judgment,” where he made judicial decisions. It was paneled with cedar from the floor to the rafters.

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The palace where he lived was constructed in a similar way. He also constructed a palace like this hall for Pharaoh’s daughter, whom he had married.

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All of these were built with the best stones, chiseled to the right size and cut with a saw on all sides, from the foundation to the edge of the roof and from the outside to the great courtyard.

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The foundation was made of large valuable stones, measuring either 15 feet or 12 feet.

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Above the foundation the best stones, chiseled to the right size, were used along with cedar.

1 Kings 7:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Kings 7:8 say?
1 Kings 7:8 in the NET Bible reads: “The palace where he lived was constructed in a similar way. He also constructed a palace like this hall for Pharaoh’s daughter, whom he had married.”
Where is 1 Kings 7:8 in the Bible?
1 Kings 7:8 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Kings, chapter 7, verse 8.
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 7:8.
What translation should I read 1 Kings 7:8 in?
1 Kings 7:8 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 7:8?
1 Kings 7:8 reads (NET): “The palace where he lived was constructed in a similar way. He also constructed a palace like this hall for Pharaoh’s daughter, whom he had married.” 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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