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WISDOM AND SOUND ADVICE FROM THE TORAH

Windows

And for the house he made windows of narrow lights. (1
Kings 6:4)

Its windows were placed high in sets of three, facing each
other. All the doorways had rectangular frames; they were in
the front part in sets of three, facing each other. (1 Kings, 7:4-5)

The alcoves and the projecting walls inside the gateway were
surmounted by narrow parapet openings all around, as was the
portico; the openings all around faced inward. The faces of the
projecting walls were decorated with palm trees. (Ezekiel, 40:16)

As well as the thresholds and the narrow windows and galleries
around the three of them—everything beyond and including
the threshold was covered with wood. And the windows were
covered. On the sidewalls of the portico were narrow windows
with palm trees carved on each side. (Ezekiel, 41:16,26)

Ivory Decorations

Then the king made a great throne inlaid with ivory and
overlaid with pure gold. The throne had six steps, and a foot-
stool of gold was attached to it. On both sides of the seat were
armrests, with a lion standing beside each of them. Twelve
lions stood on the six steps, one at either end of each step.
Nothing like it had ever been made for any other kingdom. (2
Chronicles, 9:17-19)

Moreover the king made a great throne of ivory, and overlaid
it with the finest gold. The throne had six steps, and its back
had a rounded top. On both sides of the seat were armrests,

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