A few thoughts on the construction of the Temple in 1 Kings 5-6

The materials of the #mishkan (#tabernacle) were donated by the people. The materials of the Mikdash (Solomon's Temple) were from taxes, tribute, & slave labor. The Mishkan was humble where the Mikdash was grand. Doesn't seem like a positive change to me, however...

The acacia wood used in the Tabernacle had to be cultivated (acacia is usually a small, knotty tree in the wild), where the cedars for the Temple could be cut wild.