This is the house of the LORD God. The place where grace had been manifested was the place where alone true worship could be offered. This it is that makes "the house of God". labourers David had prepared in 2 Samuel 12:31. Compare 1 Samuel 8:2; 1 Kings 5:13; 1 Kings 9:15; 1 Kings 9:22. and see Deuteronomy 29:11.Joshua 9:27. The word "tribute" (Judges 1:28) means forced labour. Compare 2 Samuel 20:24; 1 Kings 9:21.
masons. See above note.