( John 10:23 ; Acts 3:11 ; 5:12 ), a colonnade, or cloister probably, on the eastern side of the temple. It is not mentioned in connection with the first temple, but Josephus mentions a porch, so called, in Herod's temple (q.v.).
These dictionary topics are from M.G. Easton M.A., D.D., Illustrated Bible Dictionary, Third Edition, published by Thomas Nelson, 1897. Public Domain, copy freely.
[N] indicates this entry was also found in Nave's Topical Bible Bibliography InformationEaston, Matthew George. "Entry for Solomons Porch". "Easton's Bible Dictionary". .