1 Kings 7:48

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Modern

Solomon also made all the furnishings for the house of the LORD: the golden altar; the golden table on which was placed the Bread of the Presence;

Traditional

And Solomon made all the vessels that pertained unto the house of the Lord: the altar of gold, and the table of gold, whereupon the shewbread was,

Literal

And Solomon had made all the furnishings that were for the house of YHWH: The altar of gold; and the golden table on which was the bread of the Presence;

Latin

Fecitque Salomon omnia vasa in domo Domini: altare aureum, et mensam super quam ponerentur panes propositionis, auream:

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English

Solomon also made all the furnishings for the house of the LORD: the golden altar; the golden table on which was placed the Bread of the Presence;

Notes

1 Kings 7:48–49

The gold altar replaced the incense-burning altar used in the tabernacle (Exodus 30:1–10). In the temple, ten tables and ten lampstands replaced the single table and lampstand from the tabernacle (Exodus 25:23–40). One gold table for the Bread of the Presence is mentioned. But the author of Chronicles notes ten tables, five on each side of the temple’s main room (2 Chronicles 4:8), along with ten solid gold lampstands. The bread symbolized God's provision for his people, and the lampstand represented God as the source of life and truth. Both symbols pointed to Christ, the bread of life (John 6:35) and the light of the world (John 8:12).

1 Kings 6:1–8:66

The construction of the Temple and palace complex, along with the temple's dedication celebration, are key events in the 1 Kings account of Solomon's time. The temple, built to honor God, was Israel's most important building. Therefore, the writer of 1 Kings documented its construction details thoroughly.

Theme notes and profiles

Solomon Ancient Law Codes Solomon’s Wisdom

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Related verses

Exodus 39:36
…the table with all its utensils and the Bread of the Presence;
2 Chronicles 4:8
Additionally, he made ten tables and placed them in the temple, five on the south side and five on the north. He also made a hundred gold bowls.
Exodus 37:10–16
He also made the table of acacia wood two cubits long, a cubit wide, and a cubit and a half high.
Ezekiel 41:22
There was an altar of wood three cubits high and two cubits square. Its corners, base, and sides were of wood. And the man told me, “This is the table that is before the LORD.”
Exodus 40:22–23
Moses placed the table in the Tent of Meeting on the north side of the tabernacle, outside the veil.
2 Chronicles 4:19
Solomon also made all the furnishings for the house of God: the golden altar; the tables on which was placed the Bread of the Presence;
Malachi 1:12
“But you profane it when you say, ‘The table of the Lord is defiled, and as for its fruit, its food is contemptible.’
Exodus 30:1–5
“You are also to make an altar of acacia wood for the burning of incense.
Exodus 37:25–29
He made the altar of incense out of acacia wood. It was square, a cubit long, a cubit wide, and two cubits high. Its horns were of one piece.
Ezekiel 40:42
There were also four tables of dressed stone for the burnt offering, each a cubit and a half long, a cubit and a half wide, and a cubit high. On these were placed the utensils used to slaughter the burnt offerings and the other sacrifices.
Exodus 25:23–30
You are also to make a table of acacia wood two cubits long, a cubit wide, and a cubit and a half high.
Leviticus 24:5–9
You are also to take fine flour and bake twelve loaves, using two-tenths of an ephah for each loaf,

Parallels

2 Chronicles 4:19–22

People

Solomon: Son of David, king of Israel, known for his wisdom

Glossary

Bread of the Presence Kings, Books of First and Second Minerals and Metals Porch Temple

Topics

Altar of Incense in Solomon's Temple Art: Artisans, Skillful: Hiram Carving: Hiram Gold: Altar Lamps, and Other Articles Made of Master Workman: Hiram Mechanic: Hiram Shewbread (Showbread) for the Temple Temple: Solomon's: Pattern and Building of Temple: Solomon's: The Altar of Incense, and Its Furniture Temple: Solomon's: The Table of Shewbread

1 Kings 7:48

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