THE TEMPLE FURNISHINGS
Keywords 4:19a
Solomon also made all the furnishings that were in God's
temple:
1.
Solomon and Huram-Abi’s work for the temple (4:1-22)
Solomon faithfully carried out God’s plans for
the temple. The bronze altar was
the place
where all the sacrifices were made. The Sea, holding almost 18,000
gallons of
water, was for the cleansing of the priests. The 10 basins were for
cleansing
the sacrifices and the utensils. The golden lamps illuminated the inside
of the temple
and represented the continual presence of God, while the tables
held the
Bread of the Presence. The golden altar was located just outside the
Most Holy
Place and was used to burn incense, representing the prayers of God’s
people.
Various utensils and bowls were made to facilitate the work of the priests.
The
pillars, capitals, networks, and pomegranates were all completed as well.
2.
Solomon finished the work (5:1)
David commanded Solomon to be strong and
courageous and to do the work
for the
temple. God was with him, and Solomon finished the temple. He brought
in all the
things his father had dedicated to the temple and placed them in the
treasuries.
The temple was ready to receive the ark of the covenant.
Prayer Father, help us to fi nish our work
as well.
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