Of the forest of Lebanon — An house so called, because it was built in the forest of Lebanon, for a summer — seat, whither Solomon, having so many chariots and horses, might at any time retire with ease. The length — Of the principal mansion; to which doubtless other buildings were adjoining. Pillars — Upon which the house was built, and between which there were four stately walks. Beams — Which were laid for the floor of the second story.
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1 Kings 7:2
2 He built also the house of the forest of Lebanon; the length thereof was an hundred cubits, and the breadth thereof fifty cubits, and the height thereof thirty cubits, upon four rows of cedar pillars, with cedar beams upon the pillars.