1 Kings 5:17
And the king commanded, and they brought great stones, costly stones, and hewed stones, to lay the foundation of the house.
Cross-reference
1 Kings 6:7
Parallel
1 Kings 6:7 confirms that the stones quarried in 1 Kings 5:17 were prepared at the quarry, ensuring silent construction.
1 Kings 7:9
Related theme
1 Kings 7:9 describes costly stones cut to measure for Solomon's palace, similar to the foundation stones in 1 Kings 5:17 but for a different building.
1 Chronicles 22:2
Parallel
In 1 Chronicles 22:2, David also assembles stonecutters for the temple foundation, showing parallel preparation accounts.
2 Kings 12:12
Related theme
2 Kings 12:12 records temple repairs using hewn stone, continuing the same building tradition with costly materials.