Melachim I Perek 7

• The perek discusses further the architectural plans and details of the many other items that Shlomo constructed.

• After competition of the Beis Hamikdash, Shlomo worked on his own construction.

• Shlomo built 3 houses: 1) the royal palace, 2) Beis Ya’ar HaLevanon – ‘house of the forest’, essentially a house for cooling off in with a lot of open-air ventilation, 3) A house for bas Paroh (his wife.)

• The items listed are: throne room, room of judgment, 2 elaborate pillars called the Yachin V’Boaz, Yam shel Shlomo, essentially a large ornate mikva, 10 copper stands, 10 copper kirot, pots, shovels, bowls, lids, the golden altar, table for the lechem HaPanim, musical instruments and golden hinges for the doors.

• Note: Each item was decorated ornately with gold, precious stones and intricate design.

• Shlomo put into the treasury all of the sanctified possessions of his father, Dovid.