Building the Temple

Solomon began to build the temple for the Lord in the four hundred eightieth year(A) after the Israelites came out of the land of Egypt, in the fourth year of his reign over Israel, in the second month, in the month of Ziv.[a](B) The temple that King Solomon built for the Lord(C) was 90 feet[b] long, 30 feet[c] wide, and 45 feet[d] high.(D)

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Kings 6:1 April–May
  2. 1 Kings 6:2 Lit 60 cubits
  3. 1 Kings 6:2 Lit 20 cubits
  4. 1 Kings 6:2 Lit 30 cubits

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