1 Kings 6:37

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In the month of Ziv of the fourth year of Solomon’s reign, the foundation of the Lord’s temple was laid.

Cross References

1 Kings 6:1

Solomon began to build the Lord’s temple 480 years after Israel left Egypt. He began building in the month of Ziv (the second month) of the fourth year of his reign over Israel.

1 Kings 6:38

In the month of Bul (the eighth month) of the eleventh year ⌞of his reign⌟, the temple was finished according to all its plans and specifications. He spent seven years building it.

1 Kings 9:1

Solomon finished building the Lord’s temple, the royal palace, and everything ⌞else⌟ he wanted to build.

1 Kings 9:10

It took Solomon 20 years to build the two houses (the Lord’s house and the royal palace).

2 Chronicles 3:2

He began to build on the second day in the second month of the fourth year of his reign.

2 Chronicles 8:16

All of Solomon’s work was carried out from the day the foundation of the Lord’s temple was laid until it was completed. The Lord’s temple was ⌞now⌟ finished.