The Temple is Built - 1 Kings 6-8
When David was king, his desire was to build a temple for God, but God had given this task to Solomon to complete. When Solomon had been king for four years, construction on this temple began. David had already put much of the plans together for this and got the materials ready. Cedars were imported from Lebanon, and gold and treasures came from a man named Hiram, who was the king of Tyre. A skilled metal-worker was sent from Hiram as well, to work on the temple furnishings.
The temple was constructed at the quarry, and no tools were used on the actual construction site. It was a marvelous building and one of the most significant structures in the ancient world. The inside of the temple was overlaid with gold, which made it very valuable. The temple was a beautiful building and awe-inspiring. It was decorated with cherubim, pomegranates, and pillars.
It must have been an amazing site when it was finished! After it was dedicated, the Ark of the Covenant was brought inside. God's Presence became strong and manifested itself in a glorious display! It was so awesome that the priests could not remain inside the building!
It took seven years to build this temple. The approximate time period for this event was 967-960 B.C.
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