Atomic Bible

A building in Solomon's palace complex

House of the Forest

Named in 6 verses across 3 books, first in 1 Kings 7:2.

יַ֫עַר+H1004J«H1004bHouse of/ the Forest

לְבָנוֹן+H3293I«H3293aHouse of/ the Forest of/ Lebanon

Also called House of/ the Forest, House of/ the Forest of/ Lebanon.

About House of the Forest Written by AI

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.

Drafted by an AI model for STEPBible's TIPNR (Tyndale House Cambridge, CC BY 4.0). Check it against the verses below.

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Where the Bible names it

  1. 1 Kings 7:2

    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.

  2. 1 Kings 10:17

    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.

  3. 1 Kings 10:21

    All King Solomon’s 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.

  4. 2 Chronicles 9:16

    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.

  5. 2 Chronicles 9:20

    All King Solomon’s 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.

  6. Isaiah 22:8

    He has uncovered the defenses of Judah. On that day you looked to the weapons in the House of the Forest.

From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.