His house where he dwelt had another court within the porch That is, between the porch and the house, called therefore the middle court, 1 Kings 20:4. Solomon made also a house for Pharaoh's daughter Of which, see 2 Chronicles 2:11. Like unto this porch Not for form or size, but for the materials and workmanship, the rooms being covered with cedar and the like ornaments.
Related Commentaries of 1 Kings 7:8
1 Kings 7:8
8 And his house where he dwelt had another court within the porch, which was of the like work. Solomon made also an house for Pharaoh's daughter, whom he had taken to wife, like unto this porch.