he built: That is, he lined or wainscoted the walls with cedar, the floor being covered with planks of fir. the marginal reading in this verse is preferable, as it removes every difficulty and obscurity. both the floor of the house, and the walls: or, from the floor of the house, unto the walls, etc. and so 1Ki 6:16 Reciprocal: 1Ki 5:8 - timber of fir 2Ch 3:5 - the greater Eze 41:16 - ceiled with wood