While David recorded so many conquests and successes in his expansionary campaigns, Solomon was renowned for massive constructions and consolidation of the kingdom. These texts feature the construction of his palace, decoration and beautification of the temple and the fortification of the kingdom. One who puts God first will not come last Matthew To do otherwise is to court divine displeasure and reproof Haggai Having gone so far in the erection of the temple in a previous study,Solomon embarked on the construction of his own royalpalace.
This study reveals the significance of the palace, shows his progress in other endeavours and offersvaluable lessons from reflections on his personal life.
Thepalace was a massive complex of several units with multifarious functions. It was a well lit, airy andharmonious design. All these were joined together by a large courtyard set off by walls and porches verandas like those at the temple 1 Kings ,10, All the materials used for the foundation, the wallsand its partitions up to the coupling topmost level were of the best of great stones hewn out.
Each stone was in all respects, finely wrought and very costly. Also, the building was extensivelygarnished with cedar beams, pillars and coverings,making it very attractive. Though the allotment of theapartments agrees with the prevalent practice of thetime, its magnificence surpassed any similar structurein neighbouring kingdoms.
It eminently showcased thesplendour of the nation and the glory of its God 1 Kings; ,21, The body of Christ constitutes a spiritual house forGod, built upon the foundations of the apostles andprophets, Jesus Christ Himself being the Chief cornerstone. But it, too, will soonbe completed Luke Secondly, asthe fixing of each stone in any location depended onthe decision of the builders, so must every Christianserve with contentment in whatever capacity appointed in the body.
