V.1-11 Not only is all Israel rejoicing under their king, but here is a Gentile king happily doing what Solomon asks! In Christ’s kingdom, the whole earth will obey Him. Luke 2:14 shall be fulfilled.
V.12-18 Many hands busy at one building. Probably the most magnificent and costly building ever erected on this earth. God Himself spoke about it. Read what He said (1 Kings 9:3). These words make us realize that the temple is a picture of the great and glorious reign of Christ during the 1,000 years known as the millennium. Though this building was later destroyed, then rebuilt and destroyed once more, it will again be rebuilt. But Scripture always speaks of it as one house (Read Hag. 2:9). When the Lord Jesus was on earth, He called it “my Father’s house” (John 2:16).
V.17 Interesting verse. The stones have three descriptions. Keep this in mind and turn to Ephesians 2:19-22 to see that each believer is a stone in the temple God is now building. Does that fill your heart with joy?