1 Kings 6:7

New Living Translation

The stones used in the construction of the Temple were finished at the quarry, so there was no sound of hammer, ax, or any other iron tool at the building site.

Cross References

1 Kings 6:6

The complex was three stories high, the bottom floor being 7-1/2 feet wide, the second floor 9 feet wide, and the top floor 10-1/2 feet wide. The rooms were connected to the walls of the Temple by beams resting on ledges built out from the wall. So the beams were not inserted into the walls themselves.

1 Kings 6:8

The entrance to the bottom floor was on the south side of the Temple. There were winding stairs going up to the second floor, and another flight of stairs between the second and third floors.

Exodus 20:25

If you use stones to build my altar, use only natural, uncut stones. Do not shape the stones with a tool, for that would make the altar unfit for holy use.

Proverbs 24:27

Do your planning and prepare your fields before building your house.

Isaiah 42:2

He will not shout or raise his voice in public.

Acts 9:31

The church then had peace throughout Judea, Galilee, and Samaria, and it became stronger as the believers lived in the fear of the Lord. And with the encouragement of the Holy Spirit, it also grew in numbers.

Romans 9:23

He does this to make the riches of his glory shine even brighter on those to whom he shows mercy, who were prepared in advance for glory.

2 Corinthians 5:5

God himself has prepared us for this, and as a guarantee he has given us his Holy Spirit.

Colossians 1:12

always thanking the Father. He has enabled you to share in the inheritance that belongs to his people, who live in the light.

James 1:20

Human anger does not produce the righteousness God desires.

1 Peter 2:5

And you are living stones that God is building into his spiritual temple. What’s more, you are his holy priests. Through the mediation of Jesus Christ, you offer spiritual sacrifices that please God.