The House of the Forest of Lebanon, a building in Solomon's palace.
Also known as House of the Forest of Lebanon · Palace of the Forest of Lebanon
The House of the Forest of Lebanon was a building that was part of King Solomon's palace complex in Jerusalem (1Ki.7.2). It was named for the extensive use of cedar from Lebanon in its construction. The building was larger than the temple and served as an armory, storing shields and other weapons (1Ki.10.17, 21; 2Ch.9.16, 20; Isaiah 22:8). It was likely a separate structure from the palace itself and may have also been used for other purposes, such as a place for official gatherings or a residence for visiting dignitaries.
Approximate location: 31.777, 35.235 · view on a map · on the Bible atlas
6 verses in 3 books · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H1004
He built the House of the Forest of Lebanon a hundred cubits long, fifty cubits wide, and thirty cubits high, with four rows of cedar pillars supporting the cedar beams.
He also made three hundred small shields of hammered gold; three minas of gold went into each shield. And the king put them in the House of the Forest of Lebanon.
All King Solomonʼs drinking cups were gold, and all the utensils of the House of the Forest of Lebanon were pure gold. There was no silver, because it was accounted as nothing in the days of Solomon.
He also made three hundred small shields of hammered gold; three hundred shekels of gold went into each shield. And the king put them in the House of the Forest of Lebanon.
All King Solomonʼs drinking cups were gold, and all the utensils of the House of the Forest of Lebanon were pure gold. There was no silver, because it was accounted as nothing in the days of Solomon.
He has uncovered the defenses of Judah. On that day you looked to the weapons in the House of the Forest.
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