1 Kings 7:9-12

9From the foundation to the roof, all these buildings, including the large courtyard, were built with high-grade stone blocks. The stone blocks were cut to size and trimmed with saws on their inner and outer faces.

10The foundation was made with large, high-grade stones (some 12 feet long, others 15 feet long).

11Above ⌞the foundation⌟ were cedar beams and high-grade stone blocks, which had been cut to size.

12The large courtyard had three layers of cut stone blocks and a layer of cedar beams, like the inner courtyard of the Lord’s temple and the entrance hall.