מלכים א, פרק ז׳, פסוק י״א

A grand architectural vision unfolds as the construction rises from its hidden foundations to the visible upper structures, blending the strength of fine stone with the warmth of wood. As the building progresses upward from the base, the walls themselves take shape [רש"י, מצודת דוד]. These visible sections, extending all the way to the roof, are constructed using expensive, precisely cut stones. A more specific view suggests that these premium stones were reserved for the highest sections of the walls, positioned just beneath the ceiling beams [מלבי"ם].

The structure is completed with the addition of cedar, though opinions vary on how the wood was incorporated. The primary approach among commentators is that the cedar served as a covering and roofing, with the ceilings lined in fine cedar panels [רש"י, מצודת דוד]. Another perspective suggests a more integrated design, where cedar logs were built directly into the walls, creating a unified structure made from a mixture of stone and wood [מלבי"ם].