What is the name of the Temple Solomon built?

the First Temple
According to Jewish tradition, the Temple of Solomon, also known as “the First Temple,” was built by King Solomon (circa 990–931 BCE) long ago on the spot where God created Adam, the first man. But the building was destroyed four hundred years later.

What was the Temple of Solomon and why was it significant?

King Solomon’s temple was the first temple built by the Israelites to honor their god, the Bible tells us. It’s also where the Jewish people are said to have kept the mythical Ark of the Covenant holding the 10 Commandments.

How many years did Solomon take to build the temple?

According to 1 Kings, the foundation of the Temple is laid in Ziv, the second month of the fourth year of Solomon’s reign and construction is completed in Bul, the eighth month of Solomon’s eleventh year, thus taking about seven years.

Who was the king that helped Solomon build the temple?

1 Kings 5-7 and 2 Chronicles 3-4 provide an overview of the plans for building the temple. 1 Kings 5 tells us that King Hiram helped King Solomon by sending men to help with the construction of the temple.

How tall was the temple of Solomon in the Bible?

The Bible’s description of Solomon’s temple suggests that the inside ceiling was 180 feet long, 90 feet wide, and 50 feet high. The highest point on the temple that King Solomon built was actually 120 cubits tall (about 20 stories or about 207 feet).

What was the inside of Solomon’s Temple made of?

It was made of special stone on the outside and cedar wood on the inside. The cedar wood walls had beautiful carvings of angels, palm trees and flowers on them. The floor of the temple was made of solid gold. There were two main rooms. The biggest room was called the Holy Place and only priests could go in it.

Where did Solomon build the House of the Lord?

However, God had forbidden him from doing so: “You will not build a house for my name for you are a man of battles and have shed blood” ( 1 Chronicles 28:3 ). Then Solomon began to build the house of the LORD in Jerusalem on Mount Moriah, where the Lord had appeared to his father David ( 2 Chronicles 3:1 ).