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Kings 5 Preparation of Temple
Only
God can give peace, whether it is world peace or peace in the human heart. God
alone can give the rest that the human heart needs. “Come unto me, all ye that labor and are
heavy laden.” That is, burdened with
sin- “and I will give you rest.” Matt. 11:28.
Now
God has given Solomon rest from warfare. There was peace on every side.
Now
King Hiram, out of his love, esteem and respect for King David has contracted
with Solomon for cedar, and fir timber for the construction of the temple. The
temple Solomon built was never as a house God would live in. It was an approach
for man to God and an access to God through sacrifices. It was to be His
footstool.
The
building of the temple was first in David’s mind, although God would not let
him build it. David was given the blueprint of the temple and he gave it to
Solomon. David also gathered all the material. Solomon executed the
construction of it.
In
addition to the workmen from Tyre, Solomon employed a large work force of
Israelites. This was a tremendous enterprise. After Solomon had built the
temple, he went on to build other things. He had a building project that was
too big, and he overtaxed his people.
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read the chapter listed so that you can understand God’s Word better.
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J.
Vernon McGee Commentary and New King James Bible.
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