|Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary| 6:1-10 The temple is called
the house of the Lord, because it was directed and modelled by
him, and was to be employed in his service. This gave it the
beauty of holiness, that it was the house of the Lord, which was
far beyond all other beauties. It was to be the temple of the
God of peace, therefore no iron tool must be heard; quietness
and silence suit and help religious exercises. God's work should
be done with much care and little noise. Clamour and violence
often hinder, but never further the work of God. Thus the
kingdom of God in the heart of man grows up in silence, Mr 5:27.
Verse 10. - And then [Heb. omits] he built chambers [Heb. the
floor (הַיָּצִועַ). The word (masculine) is here again used of
the entire side structure] against all the house, five cubits
high [i.e., each story was five cubits (7.5 feet). The three
stories would altogether measure fifteen cubits, and of course
something must be allowed for joists, floors, etc. The entire
height of the side stru