Solomon's Temple - Wikipedia
WEBSolomon's Temple, also known as the First Temple (Hebrew: בֵּית-הַמִּקְדָּשׁ הָרִאשׁוֹן , Bēṯ hamMīqdāš hāRīʾšōn, transl. 'First House of the Sanctum'), was a biblical Temple in Jerusalem believed to have existed between the 10th and 6th centuries BCE.
The First Temple - Solomon's Temple - Jewish Virtual Library
WEBThe crowning achievement of King Solomon's reign was the erection of the magnificent Temple (Hebrew- Beit haMikdash) in the capital city of ancient Israel - Jerusalem.
What Do We Know about Solomon’s Temple? - Bible Study Tools
WEBOct 17, 2023 · Solomon’s temple is mentioned in 1 Kings 5 and 6. Solomon sent to King Hiram of Tyre, saying, “I purpose to build a house unto the name of the Lord my God, as the Lord spake unto David my father, saying, Thy son, whom I will set upon thy throne in thy room, he shall build a house unto my name” (1 Kings 5:5).
Temple in Jerusalem - Wikipedia
WEBThe Hebrew Bible says that the First Temple was built by King Solomon, [9] completed in 957 BCE. [10] According to the Book of Deuteronomy, as the sole place of Israelite korban (sacrifice), [11] the Temple replaced the Tabernacle constructed in the Sinai under the auspices of Moses, as well as local sanctuaries, and altars in the hills. [12]
Temple of Jerusalem | Description, History, & Significance
WEBAug 18, 2024 · The First Temple was constructed during the reign of David’s son, Solomon, and completed in 957 bce. Other sanctuaries retained their religious functions, however, until Josiah (reigned c. 640–609 bce) abolished them and established the Temple of Jerusalem as the only place of sacrifice in the Kingdom of Judah.
Inside Solomon’s Temple - The BAS Library
WEBSolomon’s Temple was located north of the quarter of the city known as ‘Ir David, the City of David. It was part of the royal compound; the same wall surrounded both the Temple and the royal palaces, as was typical of ancient Near Eastern cities.
Solomon's Temple Explained - Biblical Archaeology - Maps and …
WEBSolomon’s temple stood in Jerusalem for almost 400 years. It was the crown jewel of Jerusalem, and the center of worship to the Lord. Understanding the significance of its location, history, and design can greatly add to one’s reverence for one of the most holy places in the world.
Solomon’s Temple in Jerusalem - The BAS Library
WEBKing Solomon built his Jerusalem Temple dedicated to Yahweh in the mid-tenth century B.C.E., on a hill north of the City of David. The biblical text identifies the site as a threshing floor owned by the Jebusite Araunah (2 Samuel …
The Temple in Jerusalem - World History Encyclopedia
WEBJan 6, 2016 · Although the Temple is referred to as a single institution here, it is important to note that the Jerusalem Temple was rebuilt at least three times in antiquity. The first was erected under Solomon, as is described in great detail within 1 Kings 5-6, approximately during the 10th century BCE.
King Solomon and the First Temple - Learn Religions
WEBMar 8, 2019 · King Solomon built the First Temple in Jerusalem as a monument to God and as a permanent home for the Ark of the Covenant. Also known as Solomon’s Temple and Beit HaMikdash, the First Temple was destroyed by the Babylonians in 587 BCE.
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