_Hiram king of Tyre sent his servants unto Solomon _. .. _ to build the house._ THE CO-OPERATION OF HIRAM According to tradition, Hiram was a tributary or dependent monarch. The embassy which Hiram sent on this occasion was evidently meant to express the congratulations of the King of Tyre--in 2 Ch... [ Continue Reading ]
_When Hiram heard the words of Solomon._ HIRAM AND SOLOMON I. Gratification. Hiram “rejoiced greatly” when he heard the words of King Solomon. This arose partly from the love he bore to his father David. The gratification of Hiram sprang also from a recognition of Solomon’s wisdom: gratification i... [ Continue Reading ]
_A month they were in Lebanon, and two months at home._ CHURCH AND HOME The building of the temple was the distinctive glory of the reign of Solomon, the most important monument of his administration. Although its erection was not originally contemplated in the Mosaic law, it had long been evident... [ Continue Reading ]
_And Solomon had _. .. _ hewers in the mountains._ THE PIONEERS OF CIVILISATION Alike in its building and furniture the temple of Solomon had an evangelical and a spiritual signification. Our Lord institutes analogies between Himself and the temple, and the apostles constantly refer to it as an im... [ Continue Reading ]
_The foundation of the house._ FOUNDATION WORK “The king commanded”: that is the beginning of all Holy zeal waits for the king’s orders. But as soon as the command was given there was neither pause nor hesitation; “the king commanded, and they brought.” Solomon began to build the temple at the fou... [ Continue Reading ]