Lexical Definition
אוּלָם ʼûwlâm (oo-lawm') Hall (of pillars) H:N-M
or (shortened), אֻלָם ʼulâm (oo-lawm') ; from אָלַם (in the sense of tying)
porch.
- a vestibule (as bound to the building)
1) porch
1a) in Solomon's temple
1b) in Solomon's palace
1c) in temple of Ezekiel's vision
Brown-Driver-Briggs
I. אוּלָם noun masculine1Kgs 7:8 porch (compare אֵילָם) — ׳א absolute 1Kgs 6:3 +; אֻלָם Ezek 40:48; Ezek 40:49 construct אוּלָם 1Kgs 7:6 +; אֻלָם Ezek 40:7 + (margin אֻלָּם 1Kgs 7:7; 1Kgs 7:12; 1Kgs 7:21); plural construct אֻלַמֵּי Ezek 41:15 (Co singular with suffix; in Ezekiel Co reads everywhere אילם see אֵילָם below) — porch (only Kings Chronicles Ezekiel & Joel).
1. in Soloman's temple 1Kgs 7:19; 2Chr 29:7, יהוה ׳א v2Chr 29:17; 2Chr 8:12 (altar in front of); יהוה ׳א 2Chr 15:8 (id.), compare בֵּין הָאוּלָם וּבֵין הַמִּזְבֵּחַ Ezek 8:16 & Joel 2:17 הַהֵיכָל ׳א 1Kgs 7:21 הַבַּיִת ׳א v1Kgs 7:12 ׳תַּבְנִית הָא 1Chr 28:11.
2. in Solomon's palace 1Kgs 7:8 (twice in verse); הָעַמּוּדִים ׳א 1Kgs 7:6 compare v1Kgs 7:6 הַכִּסֵּא ׳א 1Kgs 7:7 = הַמִּשְׁפָּט ׳א v1Kgs 7:7.
3. in temple of Ezekiel's vision, particularly הַשַּׁעַר ׳א Ezek 40:7; Ezek 40:8 (strike out Co see ᵐ5 ᵑ6 ᵑ9):9.9.15.39.40; Ezek 44:3; Ezek 46:2; Ezek 46:8 הַבַּיִת ׳א Ezek 40:48 compare vEzek 40:48 vEzek 40:49; Ezek 41:25; Ezek 41:26 אֻלַמֵּי הֶחָצֵר Ezek 41:25 Co singular ואילמו החיצון see אֵילָם. — (III. אוּלָם, adverb.)
Also see: אוּלָם
I. & II. אוּלָם noun masculine & proper name, masculine see below II. אול.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| 1 Kings | 6:3 · 7:6 · 7:7 · 7:8 · 7:12 · 7:19 · 7:21 |
| 1 Chronicles | 28:11 |
| 2 Chronicles | 8:12 · 15:8 · 29:7 · 29:17 |
| Ezekiel | 8:16 · 40:7 · 40:8 · 40:48 · 40:49 · 41:15 · 41:25 · 41:26 · 44:3 · 46:2 · 46:8 |
| Joel | 2:17 |
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Hall of Pillars • A porch with pillars in Solomon's palace.
The Hall of Pillars was a porch in Solomon's palace, measuring fifty cubits long and thirty cubits wide, with a portico of pillars and a canopy.
- A location in Jerusalem יְרוּשָׁלַ͏ִם only mentioned at 1Ki.7.6;
- only referred to as Hall_of_Pillars אוּלָם אוּלָם.
The Hall of Pillars, also known as the Porch of Pillars, was a structure built as part of King Solomon's palace complex in Jerusalem. It is mentioned only once in the Bible, in 1 Kings 7:6, as part of the detailed description of Solomon's building projects.
According to the biblical account, the Hall of Pillars measured fifty cubits long and thirty cubits wide (approximately 75 feet by 45 feet or 23 meters by 14 meters). It had a portico in front, likely supported by a row of pillars, and a canopy extending from the portico, possibly providing shade or shelter.
The specific purpose of this hall is not stated in the text. However, given its location within the palace complex and its impressive size, it may have served as a reception area, a place for public assemblies, or a venue for official ceremonies.
The Hall of Pillars was one of several structures mentioned in the description of Solomon's palace, which also included the House of the Forest of Lebanon, the Hall of the Throne (or Hall of Judgment), and Solomon's personal residence (1 Kings 7:1-12). These buildings showcased the wealth, power, and architectural achievements of Solomon's reign.
The construction of the Hall of Pillars, along with the other palace structures and the Temple, demonstrated Solomon's commitment to establishing Jerusalem as a royal capital and a center of worship. The grandeur of these buildings testified to the prosperity and stability of the united monarchy under Solomon's rule.