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37 The foundation of the Lord’s Temple was laid in midspring, in the month of Ziv,[a] during the fourth year of Solomon’s reign. 38 The entire building was completed in every detail by midautumn, in the month of Bul,[b] during the eleventh year of his reign. So it took seven years to build the Temple.

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  1. 6:37 Hebrew was laid in the month of Ziv. This month of the ancient Hebrew lunar calendar usually occurs within the months of April and May.
  2. 6:38 Hebrew by the month of Bul, which is the eighth month. This month of the ancient Hebrew lunar calendar usually occurs within the months of October and November.

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