2 Chronicles 8:16

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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.

Cross References

1 Kings 5:18

Solomon’s workmen, Hiram’s workmen, and men from Gebal quarried the stone and prepared the logs and stone to build the temple.

1 Kings 6:37

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

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 6:7

The temple was built with stone blocks that were finished at the quarry. No hammer, chisel, or any other iron tool made a sound at the temple construction site.

2 Chronicles 8:15

No one neglected the king’s orders to the priests or the Levites in any matter, including the ⌞temple’s⌟ finances.

2 Chronicles 8:17

Then Solomon went to the coast near Ezion Geber and Elath in Edom.