1 Kings 6:31 · KJV

"And for the entering of the oracle he made doors of olive tree: the lintel and side posts were a fifth part of the wall."

King James Version

Passage Context

²⁹And he carved all the walls of the house round about with carved figures of cherubims and palm trees and open flowers, within and without.

³⁰And the floor of the house he overlaid with gold, within and without.

³¹And for the entering of the oracle he made doors of olive tree: the lintel and side posts were a fifth part of the wall.

³²The two doors also were of olive tree; and he carved upon them carvings of cherubims and palm trees and open flowers, and overlaid them with gold, and spread gold upon the cherubims, and upon the palm trees.

³³So also made he for the door of the temple posts of olive tree, a fourth part of the wall.

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Reflection Questions

How does the design of the temple influence your view of worship?

What does the use of olive wood signify for you in your personal life?

When have you felt a place was sacred or special?

Life Application

worship

Consider how you can create a sacred space in your home for prayer and reflection.

design

Think about how the aesthetics of your environment affect your mood and spirituality.

Places in This Verse

Jerusalem(Jerusalem today)

The capital of Israel and the site of Solomon's Temple, a significant religious center.

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