1 Kings 6:14
New International Version
So Solomon built the temple and completed it.

New Living Translation
So Solomon finished building the Temple.

English Standard Version
So Solomon built the house and finished it.

Berean Standard Bible
So Solomon built the temple and finished it.

King James Bible
So Solomon built the house, and finished it.

New King James Version
So Solomon built the temple and finished it.

New American Standard Bible
So Solomon built the house and finished it.

NASB 1995
So Solomon built the house and finished it.

NASB 1977
So Solomon built the house and finished it.

Legacy Standard Bible
So Solomon built the house and completed it.

Amplified Bible
So Solomon built the house (temple) and finished it.

Christian Standard Bible
When Solomon finished building the temple,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
When Solomon finished building the temple,

American Standard Version
So Solomon built the house, and finished it.

Contemporary English Version
So Solomon's workers finished building the temple.

English Revised Version
So Solomon built the house, and finished it.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
When Solomon had finished building the temple's [frame],

Good News Translation
So Solomon finished building the Temple.

International Standard Version
So Solomon kept on building the Temple and finished it.

Majority Standard Bible
So Solomon built the temple and finished it.

NET Bible
So Solomon finished building the temple.

New Heart English Bible
So Solomon built the house, and finished it.

Webster's Bible Translation
So Solomon built the house, and finished it.

World English Bible
So Solomon built the house and finished it.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And Solomon builds the house and completes it;

Young's Literal Translation
And Solomon buildeth the house and completeth it;

Smith's Literal Translation
And Solomon will build the house and finish it.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
So Solomon built the house and finished it.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And so, Solomon built the house, and finished it.

New American Bible
When Solomon finished building the house,

New Revised Standard Version
So Solomon built the house, and finished it.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
So Solomon built the house and finished it.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And Solomon built the house and he finished it.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
So Solomon built the house, and finished it.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Temple's Interior
14So Solomon built the temple and finished it. 15He lined the interior walls with cedar paneling from the floor of the temple to the ceiling, and he covered the floor with cypress boards.…

Cross References
1 Chronicles 28:10
Consider now that the LORD has chosen you to build a house for the sanctuary. Be strong and do it.”

2 Chronicles 3:1-2
Then Solomon began to build the house of the LORD in Jerusalem on Mount Moriah, where the LORD had appeared to his father David. This was the place that David had prepared on the threshing floor of Ornan the Jebusite. / Solomon began construction on the second day of the second month in the fourth year of his reign.

2 Chronicles 2:1
Now Solomon purposed to build a house for the Name of the LORD and a royal palace for himself.

2 Chronicles 5:1
So all the work that Solomon had performed for the house of the LORD was completed. Then Solomon brought in the items his father David had dedicated—the silver, the gold, and all the furnishings—and he placed them in the treasuries of the house of God.

2 Samuel 7:13
He will build a house for My Name, and I will establish the throne of his kingdom forever.

1 Kings 8:20
Now the LORD has fulfilled the word that He spoke. I have succeeded my father David, and I sit on the throne of Israel, as the LORD promised. I have built the house for the Name of the LORD, the God of Israel.

1 Kings 9:1-3
Now when Solomon had finished building the house of the LORD and the royal palace, and had achieved all that he had desired to do, / the LORD appeared to him a second time, as He had appeared to him at Gibeon. / And the LORD said to him: “I have heard your prayer and petition before Me. I have consecrated this temple, which you have built, by putting My Name there forever; My eyes and My heart will be there for all time.

Exodus 25:8-9
And they are to make a sanctuary for Me, so that I may dwell among them. / You must make the tabernacle and design all its furnishings according to the pattern I show you.

Exodus 40:33
And Moses set up the courtyard around the tabernacle and the altar, and he hung the curtain for the entrance to the courtyard. So Moses finished the work.

Zechariah 6:12-13
And you are to tell him that this is what the LORD of Hosts says: ‘Here is a man whose name is the Branch, and He will branch out from His place and build the temple of the LORD. / Yes, He will build the temple of the LORD; He will be clothed in splendor and will sit on His throne and rule. And He will be a priest on His throne, and there will be peaceful counsel between the two.’

Haggai 1:8
Go up into the hills, bring down lumber, and build the house, so that I may take pleasure in it and be glorified, says the LORD.

Ezra 6:14-15
So the Jewish elders built and prospered through the prophesying of Haggai the prophet and Zechariah son of Iddo. They finished building according to the command of the God of Israel and the decrees of Cyrus, Darius, and Artaxerxes, kings of Persia. / And this temple was completed on the third day of the month of Adar, in the sixth year of the reign of King Darius.

John 2:19-21
Jesus answered, “Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up again.” / “This temple took forty-six years to build,” the Jews replied, “and You are going to raise it up in three days?” / But Jesus was speaking about the temple of His body.

Acts 7:47-50
But it was Solomon who built the house for Him. / However, the Most High does not dwell in houses made by human hands. As the prophet says: / ‘Heaven is My throne and the earth is My footstool. What kind of house will you build for Me, says the Lord, or where will My place of repose be? ...

Hebrews 3:3-4
For Jesus has been counted worthy of greater glory than Moses, just as the builder of a house has greater honor than the house itself. / And every house is built by someone, but God is the builder of everything.


Treasury of Scripture

So Solomon built the house, and finished it.

A.

1 Kings 6:9,38
So he built the house, and finished it; and covered the house with beams and boards of cedar…

Acts 7:47,48
But Solomon built him an house…

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1 Kings 6
1. The building of Solomon's temple
5. The chambers thereof
11. God's promise unto it
15. The ceiling and adorning of it
23. The cherubim
31. The doors
36. The court
37. The time of building it














So Solomon built the temple
Solomon, the son of David, was chosen by God to build the temple, a task that David had desired but was not permitted to complete (1 Chronicles 28:3-6). The temple was to be a permanent dwelling place for the Ark of the Covenant and a central place of worship for Israel. This construction fulfilled the promise God made to David that his son would build a house for His name (2 Samuel 7:12-13). The temple was located in Jerusalem, on Mount Moriah, the site where Abraham was to sacrifice Isaac (2 Chronicles 3:1), symbolizing a place of divine provision and covenant. The temple's construction began in the fourth year of Solomon's reign and took seven years to complete (1 Kings 6:1, 38). This project was a monumental task, involving vast resources and labor, reflecting the wealth and wisdom of Solomon's reign.

and finished it.
The completion of the temple signified the fulfillment of God's promise and the establishment of a central place for worship and sacrifice in Israel. The phrase "finished it" indicates that Solomon completed the temple according to the detailed plans given by God, ensuring that every aspect was in accordance with divine specifications (1 Chronicles 28:11-19). The temple's completion was a significant event in Israel's history, marking a period of peace and prosperity. It also prefigures the ultimate fulfillment in Jesus Christ, who referred to His body as the temple (John 2:19-21), indicating that He is the true dwelling place of God among humanity. The temple's completion also foreshadows the eschatological promise of the New Jerusalem, where God will dwell with His people eternally (Revelation 21:3).

Persons / Places / Events
1. Solomon
The son of King David and Bathsheba, Solomon was the third king of Israel. Known for his wisdom, wealth, and building projects, he was chosen by God to build the temple in Jerusalem, a task his father David was not permitted to complete.

2. The Temple
Also known as Solomon's Temple, this was the first temple built for the worship of Yahweh in Jerusalem. It served as the central place of worship and sacrifice for the Israelites and symbolized God's presence among His people.

3. Jerusalem
The capital city of Israel, chosen by God as the place where His name would dwell. It became the spiritual and political center of the nation under King David and Solomon.

4. The Building Process
The construction of the temple was a significant event in Israel's history, taking seven years to complete. It involved detailed planning, skilled labor, and vast resources, reflecting the importance of the temple in Israelite worship.

5. Completion of the Temple
The completion of the temple marked a fulfillment of God's promise to David and a pivotal moment in Israel's history, establishing a permanent place for worship and the Ark of the Covenant.
Teaching Points
Obedience to God's Calling
Solomon's dedication to building the temple demonstrates the importance of obedience to God's specific callings in our lives. We are encouraged to pursue our God-given tasks with diligence and faithfulness.

The Significance of Worship
The temple was central to Israel's worship, reminding us of the importance of prioritizing worship in our own lives. Worship is not just a ritual but a vital expression of our relationship with God.

God's Faithfulness
The completion of the temple is a testament to God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises. We can trust that God will accomplish His purposes in our lives, even when the process is long and challenging.

Preparation and Planning
The detailed planning and resources required for the temple's construction teach us the value of preparation and stewardship in our endeavors for God's kingdom.

The Presence of God
The temple symbolized God's presence among His people. Today, as believers, we are the temple of the Holy Spirit, called to live in a way that reflects His presence in us.Verse 14. - So Solomon built the house and finished it [though these words are a repetition of ver. 9, yet they are not without significance. Encouraged by the promise just made, he proceeded with the interior, of which the narrative henceforth treats. Ver. 9 speaks of the finishing of the shell.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
So Solomon
שְׁלֹמֹ֛ה (šə·lō·mōh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 8010: Solomon -- David's son and successor to his throne

built
וַיִּ֧בֶן (way·yi·ḇen)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1129: To build

the temple
הַבַּ֖יִת (hab·ba·yiṯ)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 1004: A house

and finished
וַיְכַלֵּֽהוּ׃ (way·ḵal·lê·hū)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine singular
Strong's 3615: To be complete, at an end, finished, accomplished, or spent

it.
אֶת־ (’eṯ-)
Direct object marker
Strong's 853: Untranslatable mark of the accusative case


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