Adam Clarke's Bible Commentary Verse 7. A porch for the throne] One porch appears to have been devoted to the purposes of administering judgment, which Solomon did in person.
Matthew Henry Commentary
Verses 1-12 - All Solomon's buildings, though beautiful, were intended for use Solomon began with the temple; he built for God first, and then his other buildings. The surest foundations of lasting prosperity are lai in early piety. He was thirteen years building his house, yet he buil the temple in little more than seven years; not that he was more exact but less eager in building his own house, than in building God's. We ought to prefer God's honour before our own ease and satisfaction.
Original Hebrew ואולם197 הכסא3678 אשׁר834 ישׁפט8199 שׁם8033 אלם197 המשׁפט4941 עשׂה6213 וספון5603 בארז730 מהקרקע7172 עד5704 הקרקע׃7172
