פירוש על מלכים א 7:9

All these [structures] were of heavy stones. All these stones were made heavy.¹⁵Alternatively, “precious stones.”—Targum.

According to the dimensions of standard cut stones. According to the measures of cut stone, [i.e.,] theyhad one [standard] size for cut stone [for buildings] in that country,

From the foundation to the ceiling. This building in height was made of these cut stones from the foundation until the highest beam.

From the foundation. [ממסד is] an expression [meaning] foundation [=יסוד].

The ceiling. The highest beam, as in, “My right hand had spanned [טפחה] the heavens.”¹⁶Yehsayahu 48:13.

And from the outside. On the outside, the entire length of the walls until the great court, were of these stones.