1 Kings 6:7

Conservative English Version

Solomon did not want the noise of hammers and axes to be heard at the place where the temple was being built. So he had the workers shape the blocks of stone at the quarry.

Cross References

1 Kings 6:6

(SEE 6:5)

1 Kings 6:8

The entrance to the bottom storage rooms was on the south side of the building, and stairs to the other rooms were also there.

Exodus 20:25

If you ever build an altar for me out of stones, do not use any tools to chisel the stones, because that would make the altar unfit.

Proverbs 24:27

Get your fields ready and plant your crops before starting a home.

Isaiah 42:2

He won't shout or yell or call out in the streets.

Acts 9:31

The church in Judea, Galilee, and Samaria now had a time of peace and kept on worshiping the Lord. The church became stronger, as the Holy Spirit encouraged it and helped it grow.

Romans 9:23

He did this by showing how glorious he is when he has pity on the people he has chosen to share in his glory.

2 Corinthians 5:5

God is the one who makes all of this possible. He has given us his Spirit to make us certain that he will do it.

Colossians 1:12

I pray that you will be grateful to God for letting you have part in what he has promised his people in the kingdom of light.

James 1:20

If you are angry, you cannot do any of the good things that God wants done.

1 Peter 2:5

And now you are living stones that are being used to build a spiritual house. You are also a group of holy priests, and with the help of Jesus Christ you will offer sacrifices that please God.