1 Kings 7 Footnotes

7:1 Solomon spent nearly twice as long on his own palace than he did on the Lord’s temple. The juxtaposition of this verse with the previous was a statement by the author about Solomon’s priorities.

7:13 This Hiram is not to be confused with the king of Tyre.

7:46 “Succoth” means “huts.” It is usually identified with Deir ‘Alla just north of the Jabbok River on the east side of the Jordan. Archaeological excavations have revealed extensive metal works and furnaces. “Zarethan” is an uncertain location; the best estimates are of a site about eight miles north of Deir ‘Alla (Succoth?), on the east side of the Jordan.

7:48 The “Bread of the Presence” symbolized the covenant between God and his people. The term Presence was an important concept of Israelite theology: The Lord was personally present with his people.