1 Kings 7:4
New International Version
Its windows were placed high in sets of three, facing each other.

New Living Translation
On each end of the long hall were three rows of windows facing each other.

English Standard Version
There were window frames in three rows, and window opposite window in three tiers.

Berean Standard Bible
There were three rows of high windows facing one another in three tiers.

King James Bible
And there were windows in three rows, and light was against light in three ranks.

New King James Version
There were windows with beveled frames in three rows, and window was opposite window in three tiers.

New American Standard Bible
There were artistic window frames in three rows, and window was opposite window at three intervals.

NASB 1995
There were artistic window frames in three rows, and window was opposite window in three ranks.

NASB 1977
And there were artistic window frames in three rows, and window was opposite window in three ranks.

Legacy Standard Bible
Now there were artistic window frames in three rows, and window was opposite window in three ranks.

Amplified Bible
There were artistic window frames in three rows, and window was opposite window in three tiers.

Christian Standard Bible
There were three rows of window frames, facing each other in three tiers.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
There were three rows of window frames, facing each other in three tiers.

American Standard Version
And there were beams in three rows, and window was over against window in three ranks.

Contemporary English Version
Three rows of windows on each side faced each other,

English Revised Version
And there were prospects in three rows, and light was over against light in three ranks.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The windows were in three rows facing each other on opposite sides [of the palace].

Good News Translation
On each of the two side walls there were three rows of windows.

International Standard Version
with three rows of framed windows facing each other in three ranks.

Majority Standard Bible
There were three rows of high windows facing one another in three tiers.

NET Bible
There were three rows of windows arranged in sets of three.

New Heart English Bible
There were beams in three rows, and window was over against window in three ranks.

Webster's Bible Translation
And there were windows in three rows, and light was against light in three ranks.

World English Bible
There were beams in three rows, and window was facing window in three ranks.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And frames [are] in three rows, and window [is] toward window three times.

Young's Literal Translation
And windows are in three rows, and sight is over-against sight three times.

Smith's Literal Translation
And bars, three rows, and window against window, three steps.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Set one against another,

Catholic Public Domain Version
each positioned opposite another,

New American Bible
There were lattices in three rows, each row facing the next,

New Revised Standard Version
There were window frames in the three rows, facing each other in the three rows.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And there were balconies in three rows set one against another in three tiers.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And three rows of balconies, and adjacent to each other three times.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And there were beams in three rows; and light was over against light in three ranks.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
and there were three chambers, and space against space in three rows.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
Solomon Builds His Palace
3The house was roofed with cedar above the beams that rested on the pillars—forty-five beams, fifteen per row. 4There were three rows of high windows facing one another in three tiers. 5All the doorways had rectangular frames, with the openings facing one another in three tiers.…

Cross References
Exodus 36:31-34
He also made five crossbars of acacia wood for the frames on one side of the tabernacle, / five for those on the other side, and five for those on the rear side of the tabernacle, to the west. / He made the central crossbar to run through the center of the frames, from one end to the other. ...

2 Chronicles 3:4
The portico at the front, extending across the width of the temple, was twenty cubits long and twenty cubits high. He overlaid the inside with pure gold.

Ezekiel 40:16
The gate chambers and their side pillars had beveled windows all around the inside of the gateway. The porticos also had windows all around on the inside. Each side pillar was decorated with palm trees.

Ezekiel 41:16
as well as the thresholds and the beveled windows and the galleries all around with their three levels opposite the threshold, were overlaid with wood on all sides. They were paneled from the ground to the windows, and the windows were covered.

Ezekiel 41:26
There were beveled windows and palm trees on the sidewalls of the portico. The side rooms of the temple also had canopies.

1 Kings 6:4
He also had narrow windows framed high in the temple.

1 Kings 6:31-35
For the entrance to the inner sanctuary, Solomon constructed doors of olive wood with five-sided doorposts. / The double doors were made of olive wood, and he carved into them cherubim, palm trees, and open flowers and overlaid the cherubim and palm trees with hammered gold. / In the same way he made four-sided doorposts of olive wood for the sanctuary entrance. ...

2 Chronicles 4:22
the wick trimmers, sprinkling bowls, ladles, and censers of pure gold; and the gold doors of the temple: the inner doors to the Most Holy Place as well as the doors of the main hall.

Jeremiah 22:14
who says, ‘I will build myself a great palace, with spacious upper rooms.’ So he cuts windows in it, panels it with cedar, and paints it with vermilion.

Isaiah 54:12
I will make your pinnacles of rubies, your gates of sparkling jewels, and all your walls of precious stones.

Revelation 21:18
The wall was made of jasper, and the city itself of pure gold, as pure as glass.

Revelation 21:21
And the twelve gates were twelve pearls, with each gate consisting of a single pearl. The main street of the city was pure gold, as clear as glass.

Revelation 21:23
And the city has no need of sun or moon to shine on it, because the glory of God illuminates the city, and the Lamb is its lamp.

Matthew 24:2
“Do you see all these things?” He replied. “Truly I tell you, not one stone here will be left on another; every one will be thrown down.”

Mark 13:1-2
As Jesus was leaving the temple, one of His disciples said to Him, “Teacher, look at the magnificent stones and buildings!” / “Do you see all these great buildings?” Jesus replied. “Not one stone here will be left on another; every one will be thrown down.”


Treasury of Scripture

And there were windows in three rows, and light was against light in three ranks.

windows

1 Kings 6:5
And against the wall of the house he built chambers round about, against the walls of the house round about, both of the temple and of the oracle: and he made chambers round about:

1 Kings 6:4
And for the house he made windows of narrow lights.

Isaiah 54:12
And I will make thy windows of agates, and thy gates of carbuncles, and all thy borders of pleasant stones.

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1 Kings 7
1. The building of Solomon's house
2. Of the house of Lebanon
6. Of the porch of pillars
7. Of the porch of judgment
8. Of the house for Pharaoh's daughter
13. Hiram's work of the two pillars,
23. Of the molten sea
27. Of the ten bases
38. Of the ten lavers
40. and all the vessels














There were three rows of high windows
The design of the windows in Solomon's palace reflects the architectural sophistication of the time. The use of three rows suggests a focus on symmetry and balance, which were important in ancient Near Eastern architecture. High windows would allow for ample light and ventilation, crucial in the hot climate of Israel. This design choice may also symbolize the divine light and wisdom that Solomon was known for, as light often represents God's presence in Scripture (e.g., Psalm 119:105).

facing one another
The phrase indicates a deliberate architectural plan, where the windows were aligned to face each other, possibly to maximize light and airflow. This alignment could also symbolize harmony and order, reflecting the peace and prosperity of Solomon's reign. In a spiritual sense, it may suggest the idea of mutual reflection and accountability, as seen in Proverbs 27:17, "As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another."

in three tiers
The use of three tiers in the construction is significant, as the number three often holds symbolic meaning in the Bible, representing completeness and divine perfection. This could be seen as a reflection of God's perfect order and the completeness of His creation. The tiered structure might also be a precursor to later architectural developments, such as the tiered design of the Second Temple. Additionally, the number three is frequently associated with the Trinity in Christian theology, hinting at the divine nature of wisdom and order.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Solomon
The king of Israel who commissioned the construction of the temple and his palace, demonstrating his wisdom and wealth.

2. The Palace of the Forest of Lebanon
A significant structure built by Solomon, known for its grandeur and intricate design, including the windows mentioned in this verse.

3. Windows with Beveled Frames
Architectural features that highlight the sophistication and attention to detail in Solomon's building projects.
Teaching Points
Attention to Detail in God's Work
Just as Solomon paid attention to the details in his construction projects, we should be diligent and meticulous in our service to God.

The Importance of Wisdom
Solomon's ability to build such magnificent structures was a result of the wisdom God granted him. We should seek God's wisdom in all our endeavors.

Symbolism of Light
The windows allowed light to enter, symbolizing the illumination that comes from God's presence. We should strive to let God's light shine in our lives and through our actions.

Legacy of Faithfulness
Solomon's buildings were a testament to his faithfulness and dedication. Our actions and creations should also reflect our commitment to God.

Balance of Beauty and Functionality
The design of the palace was both beautiful and functional, reminding us to balance aesthetics and purpose in our lives and ministries.Verse 4. - And there were windows [שְׁקֻפִים same word as in 1 Kings 6:4, i.e., beams or lattices. Keil understands, beam layers; and Bahr, ubergelegte Balken. The LXX. has πλευρῶν] in three rows [or tiers. All we can say is that there is a possible reference to three stories formed by the three rows of beams], and light [lit., outlook. מֶחְזָה probably means a wide outlook. LXX. χῶρα, aspectus, prospectus] was against light in three ranks [Heb. three times. The meaning is that the side chambers were so built and arranged that the rooms had their windows exactly vis-a-vis in each of the three stories. Josephus explains, θυρώμασι τριγλύφοις, windows in three divisions, but this is no explanation of the words "light against light," etc. Fergusson understands the three outlooks to mean, first, the clerestory windows (that there was a clerestory he infers from Josephus Ant., 7:05.2), who describes this palace as "in the Corinthian manner," which cannot mean, he says, "the Corinthian order, which was not then invented, but after the fashion of a Corinthian oecus, which was a hall with a clerestory");

(2) a range of openings under the cornice of the walls; and

(3) a range of open doorways. But all this is conjecture.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
There were three
שְׁלֹשָׁ֣ה (šə·lō·šāh)
Number - masculine singular
Strong's 7969: Three, third, thrice

rows
טוּרִ֑ים (ṭū·rîm)
Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 2905: A row, a wall

of [high] windows
וּשְׁקֻפִ֖ים (ū·šə·qu·p̄îm)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 8261: An embrasure, opening with bevelled jam

facing each other
וּמֶחֱזָ֥ה (ū·me·ḥĕ·zāh)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 4237: Light, place of seeing, a window

in three
שָׁלֹ֥שׁ (šā·lōš)
Number - feminine singular
Strong's 7969: Three, third, thrice

tiers.
פְּעָמִֽים׃ (pə·‘ā·mîm)
Noun - feminine plural
Strong's 6471: A beat, foot, anvil, occurrence


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