1 Kings 6:10
And then he built chambers against all the house, five cubits high: and they rested on the house with timber of cedar.
1 Kings 6:10
The verse notes five-cubit-high chambers resting on the house with cedar beams. This describes additional support structures and living/working spaces built around the main sanctuary. It emphasizes the layered, sturdy construction that keeps the temple functioning as both a sacred space and a hub of activity.
The surrounding chambers resting on cedar beams symbolize that God’s temple includes dedicated spaces for service, governance, and preparation. It reinforces the idea that worship and work coexist; a healthy house of God enables ongoing service to the divine presence.
Reflection:
- Consider how your church or ministry enables ongoing service: planning, administration, and care for people.
- Build infrastructure that supports missions and care for others, not just Sunday services.
- Ensure spaces that empower volunteers, staff, and leaders to serve with joy.
Cross-References: 1 Chronicles 22:5; Nehemiah 4:13-14; Ephesians 4:12