When all Israel heard of the verdict that the king had given, they were in awe of the king. For they saw that the wisdom of God was in him to administer justice.
1 Kings 7:7 - Tree of Life Version He also made the Hall of the Throne where he would judge—the Hall of Justice. It was paneled with cedar from the floor to the ceiling. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Then he made a porch for the throne where he might judge, even the porch of judgment: and it was covered with cedar from one side of the floor to the other. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition He made the porch for the throne where he was to judge, the Porch of Judgment; it was covered with cedar from floor to ceiling. American Standard Version (1901) And he made the porch of the throne where he was to judge, even the porch of judgment: and it was covered with cedar from floor to floor. Common English Bible He made the throne room the Hall of Justice, where he would judge. It was covered with cedar from the lower to the upper levels. Catholic Public Domain Version He also made the portico of the throne, in which is the tribunal. And he overlaid it with cedar wood, from the floor even to the summit. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version He made also the porch of the throne, wherein is the seat of judgment: and covered it with cedar-wood from the floor to the top. |
When all Israel heard of the verdict that the king had given, they were in awe of the king. For they saw that the wisdom of God was in him to administer justice.
So give Your servant a mind of understanding to judge Your people, to discern between good and evil—for who is able to judge this great people of Yours?”
The porch in front of the Sanctuary of the House was 20 cubits in length—corresponding to the breadth of the House—and its depth was ten cubits from the front of the House.
For there thrones for judgment are set up, the thrones of the house of David.
A king sitting on the throne to judge separates out all evil with his eyes.