1 Kings 7:2
He built also the house of the forest of Lebanon; the length thereof was an hundred cubits, and the breadth thereof fifty cubits, and the height thereof thirty cubits, upon four rows of cedar pillars, with cedar beams upon the pillars.
Cross-references
1 Kings 10:17
Historical context
In 1 Kings 10:17, this same building is used as an armory for Solomon's gold shields, showing its function.
1 Kings 10:21
Historical context
1 Kings 10:21 adds that all vessels in this building were pure gold, emphasizing its lavishness.
2 Chronicles 9:16
Parallel
2 Chronicles 9:16 is the parallel account of the gold shields stored in this same building, confirming its use.
Isaiah 22:8
Historical context
Isaiah 22:8 later refers to the same building as the 'House of the Forest' armory during Hezekiah's time.
Ecclesiastes 2:4
Historical context
Ecclesiastes 2:4 describes Solomon's building projects, which include this house, as part of his reflection on vanity.