סָפַן

He chose the best land for himself, because a ruler’s portion was reserved for him there. He came with the leaders of the people; he administered the LORD’s justice and His ordinances for Israel.”

So Solomon built the temple and finished it, roofing it with beams and planks of cedar.

The house was roofed with cedar above the beams that rested on the pillars—forty-five beams, fifteen per row.

In addition, he built a hall for the throne, the Hall of Justice, where he was to judge. It was paneled with cedar from floor to ceiling.

…who says, ‘I will build myself a great palace, with spacious upper rooms.’ So he cuts windows in it, panels it with cedar, and paints it with vermilion.

“Is it a time for you yourselves to live in your paneled houses, while this house lies in ruins?”