Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The foundation of the temple of the LORD was laid in the fourth year, in the month of Ziv. New Living Translation The foundation of the LORD’s Temple was laid in midspring, in the month of Ziv, during the fourth year of Solomon’s reign. English Standard Version In the fourth year the foundation of the house of the LORD was laid, in the month of Ziv. Berean Standard Bible The foundation of the house of the LORD was laid in the fourth year of Solomon’s reign, in the month of Ziv. King James Bible In the fourth year was the foundation of the house of the LORD laid, in the month Zif: New King James Version In the fourth year the foundation of the house of the LORD was laid, in the month of Ziv. New American Standard Bible In the fourth year the foundation of the house of the LORD was laid, in the month of Ziv. NASB 1995 In the fourth year the foundation of the house of the LORD was laid, in the month of Ziv. NASB 1977 In the fourth year the foundation of the house of the LORD was laid, in the month of Ziv. Legacy Standard Bible In the fourth year the foundation of the house of Yahweh was laid, in the month of Ziv. Amplified Bible In the fourth year [of King Solomon’s reign] the foundation of the LORD’S house was laid, in the [second] month, Ziv (April-May). Christian Standard Bible The foundation of the LORD’s temple was laid in Solomon’s fourth year in the month of Ziv. Holman Christian Standard Bible The foundation of the LORD’s temple was laid in Solomon’s fourth year in the month of Ziv. American Standard Version In the fourth year was the foundation of the house of Jehovah laid, in the month Ziv. Contemporary English Version Work began on the temple during Ziv, the second month of the year, four years after Solomon became king of Israel. English Revised Version In the fourth year was the foundation of the house of the LORD laid, in the month Ziv. GOD'S WORD® Translation In the month of Ziv of the fourth year of Solomon's reign, the foundation of the LORD's temple was laid. Good News Translation The foundation of the Temple was laid in the second month, the month of Ziv, in the fourth year of Solomon's reign. International Standard Version The foundation for the LORD's Temple was laid in the month of Ziv during the fourth year of Solomon's reign, Majority Standard Bible The foundation of the house of the LORD was laid in the fourth year of Solomon?s reign, in the month of Ziv. NET Bible In the month Ziv of the fourth year of Solomon's reign the foundation was laid for the LORD's temple. New Heart English Bible In the fourth year was the foundation of the house of the LORD laid, in the month Ziv. Webster's Bible Translation In the fourth year was the foundation of the house of the LORD laid, in the month Zif: World English Bible The foundation of Yahweh’s house was laid in the fourth year, in the month Ziv. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionIn the fourth year the house of YHWH has been founded, in the month of Ziv, Young's Literal Translation In the fourth year hath the house of Jehovah been founded, in the month Zif, Smith's Literal Translation In the fourth year was the house of Jehovah founded, in the month of brightness. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleIn the fourth year was the house of the Lord founded in the month Zio: Catholic Public Domain Version In the fourth year, the house of the Lord was founded, in the month of Ziv. New American Bible The foundations of the LORD’s house were laid in the month of Ziv in the fourth year, New Revised Standard Version In the fourth year the foundation of the house of the LORD was laid, in the month of Ziv. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleIn the fourth year was the foundation of the house of the LORD laid, in the month of May; Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And in the fourth year the foundation of the house of LORD JEHOVAH was laid in the month Eyar. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917In the fourth year was the foundation of the house of the LORD laid, in the month Ziv. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Courtyard36Solomon built the inner courtyard with three rows of dressed stone and one row of trimmed cedar beams. 37The foundation of the house of the LORD was laid in the fourth year of Solomon’s reign, in the month of Ziv. 38In his eleventh year and eighth month, the month of Bul, the temple was finished in every detail and according to every specification. So he built the temple in seven years.… Cross References 1 Kings 6:1 In the four hundred and eightieth year after the Israelites had come out of the land of Egypt, in the fourth year of Solomon’s reign over Israel, in the month of Ziv, the second month, he began to build the house of the LORD. 2 Chronicles 3:2 Solomon began construction on the second day of the second month in the fourth year of his reign. 1 Kings 8:2 And all the men of Israel came together to King Solomon at the feast in the seventh month, the month of Ethanim. 1 Kings 9:10 Now at the end of the twenty years during which Solomon built these two houses, the house of the LORD and the royal palace, 1 Kings 7:13-14 Now King Solomon sent to bring Huram from Tyre. / He was the son of a widow from the tribe of Naphtali, and his father was a man of Tyre, a craftsman in bronze. Huram had great skill, understanding, and knowledge for every kind of bronze work. So he came to King Solomon and carried out all his work. 1 Kings 5:18 So Solomon’s and Hiram’s builders, along with the Gebalites, quarried the stone and prepared the timber and stone for the construction of the temple. 1 Kings 9:1 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, 2 Chronicles 8:1 Now at the end of the twenty years during which Solomon had built the house of the LORD and his own palace, 1 Kings 5:6 Now therefore, order that cedars of Lebanon be cut down for me. My servants will be with your servants, and I will pay your servants whatever wages you set, for you know that there are none among us as skilled in logging as the Sidonians.” 1 Kings 5:17 And the king commanded them to quarry large, costly stones to lay the foundation of the temple with dressed stones. 1 Kings 7:51 So all the work that King 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 the furnishings—and he placed them in the treasuries of the house of the LORD. 1 Kings 8:63 And Solomon offered as peace offerings to the LORD 22,000 oxen and 120,000 sheep. So the king and all the Israelites dedicated the house of the LORD. 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 Chronicles 7:11 When Solomon had finished the house of the LORD and the royal palace, successfully carrying out all that was in his heart to do for the house of the LORD and for his own palace, 2 Chronicles 8:16 Thus all the work of Solomon was carried out, from the day the foundation was laid for the house of the LORD until it was finished. So the house of the LORD was completed. Treasury of Scripture In the fourth year was the foundation of the house of the LORD laid, in the month Zif: 1 Kings 6:1 And it came to pass in the four hundred and eightieth year after the children of Israel were come out of the land of Egypt, in the fourth year of Solomon's reign over Israel, in the month Zif, which is the second month, that he began to build the house of the LORD. 2 Chronicles 3:2 And he began to build in the second day of the second month, in the fourth year of his reign. Jump to Previous Base Foundation Founded Fourth House Laid Month Temple Zif ZivJump to Next Base Foundation Founded Fourth House Laid Month Temple Zif Ziv1 Kings 6 1. The building of Solomon's temple5. 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 The foundation of the house of the LORD This phrase refers to the beginning of the construction of the temple, a significant event in Israel's history. The temple was to be the central place of worship for the Israelites, symbolizing God's presence among His people. The foundation signifies the establishment of a permanent dwelling place for God, replacing the portable tabernacle used during the wilderness wanderings. The temple's construction fulfills God's promise to David that his son would build a house for His name (2 Samuel 7:12-13). was laid in the fourth year of Solomon’s reign in the month of Ziv Persons / Places / Events 1. SolomonThe king of Israel who was tasked with building the temple, fulfilling the promise God made to David, his father. 2. The House of the LORD Refers to the temple in Jerusalem, a central place of worship for the Israelites and a symbol of God's presence among His people. 3. The Foundation The beginning phase of the temple's construction, signifying the start of a significant spiritual and national project. 4. The Fourth Year Indicates the timeline of Solomon's reign when the construction began, showing the importance of timing in God's plans. 5. The Month of Ziv Corresponds to the second month of the Hebrew calendar, highlighting the historical and cultural context of the event. Teaching Points The Importance of FoundationsJust as the temple's foundation was crucial, our spiritual lives require a strong foundation in Christ and His teachings. God's Timing The construction began in the fourth year, reminding us that God's plans unfold in His perfect timing, and we must trust His schedule. Generational Faithfulness Solomon's work on the temple was a continuation of David's vision, illustrating the importance of passing down faith and responsibilities. Symbolism of the Temple The temple as a dwelling place for God points to the New Testament truth that believers are now the temple of the Holy Spirit. Commitment to God's Work The dedication to building the temple challenges us to commit to the work God has called us to, with diligence and faithfulness.(37) Zif (the "brightness of flowers") corresponds to about May;Verse 37. - In the fourth year was the foundation of the house of the Lord laid, in the month Zif [see on ver. 1]. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew The foundation of the houseבֵּ֣ית (bêṯ) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1004: A house of the LORD יְהוָ֑ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel was laid יֻסַּ֖ד (yus·saḏ) Verb - Pual - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 3245: To set, to found, to sit down together, settle, consult in the fourth הָֽרְבִיעִ֔ית (hā·rə·ḇî·‘îṯ) Article | Number - ordinal feminine singular Strong's 7243: Fourth, a fourth year [of Solomon's reign], בַּשָּׁנָה֙ (baš·šā·nāh) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 8141: A year in the month בְּיֶ֖רַח (bə·ye·raḥ) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3391: A lunation, month of Ziv. זִֽו׃ (ziw) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 2099: The second month of the Jewish calendar Links 1 Kings 6:37 NIV1 Kings 6:37 NLT 1 Kings 6:37 ESV 1 Kings 6:37 NASB 1 Kings 6:37 KJV 1 Kings 6:37 BibleApps.com 1 Kings 6:37 Biblia Paralela 1 Kings 6:37 Chinese Bible 1 Kings 6:37 French Bible 1 Kings 6:37 Catholic Bible OT History: 1 Kings 6:37 In the fourth year was the foundation (1Ki iKi i Ki 1 Kg 1kg) |
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