1 Kings 6:1-3
Building the Temple
1 Solomon began to build the temple for the Lord in the four hundred eightieth year(A) after the Israelites came out of the land of Egypt, in the fourth year of his reign over Israel, in the second month, in the month of Ziv.(a)(B)
2 The temple that King Solomon built for the Lord(C) was 90 feet(b) long, 30 feet(c) wide, and 45 feet(d) high.(D)
3 The portico in front of the temple sanctuary was 30 feet(e) long extending across the temple’s width, and 15 feet deep(f) in front of the temple.(E)
Footnotes:
a.
1 Kings 6:1: April–May
b.
1 Kings 6:2: Lit 60 cubits
c.
1 Kings 6:2: Lit 20 cubits
d.
1 Kings 6:2: Lit 30 cubits
e.
1 Kings 6:3: Lit 20 cubits
f.
1 Kings 6:3: Lit 10 cubits wide
Cross references:
C.
1 Kings 6:2:
Ezra 5:11