Solomon's Porch

Solomon's Porch, Portico or Colonnade (John 10:23; Acts 3:11; 5:12), was a colonnade, or cloister, probably located on the eastern side of the temple's Outer Court in Jerusalem, named after Solomon, King of Israel, and not to be confused with the Royal Portico which was on the southern side of the temple in the area currently occupied by the Al Aqsa Mosque.

It is not mentioned in connection with the first temple, but Josephus mentions a porch in Herod's Temple.

References

•  This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain: Easton, Matthew George (1897). "Solomon's Porch". Easton's Bible Dictionary (New and revised ed.). T. Nelson and Sons.

External links

• Herbermann, Charles, ed. (1913). "Court (in Scripture)" . Catholic Encyclopedia. New York: Robert Appleton Company. - Description of Solomon's Porch