Topical Bible: Temple: Solomon's: where Abraham offered Isaac

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The Temple of Solomon, also known as the First Temple, holds a significant place in biblical history and theology. It was constructed in Jerusalem during the reign of King Solomon, the son of King David, and served as the central place of worship for the Israelites. The temple's location is traditionally associated with Mount Moriah, a site of profound historical and spiritual importance.

Mount Moriah and Abraham's Sacrifice

Mount Moriah is first mentioned in the Bible in the context of Abraham's test of faith. In Genesis 22, God commands Abraham to take his son Isaac to the land of Moriah and offer him as a burnt offering on one of the mountains. The Berean Standard Bible recounts this pivotal moment: "Then God said, 'Take your son, your only son, whom you love—Isaac—and go to the land of Moriah. Offer him there as a burnt offering on one of the mountains, which I will show you'" (Genesis 22:2).

Abraham's obedience and faith are demonstrated as he prepares to sacrifice Isaac, only to be stopped by an angel of the Lord. Instead, a ram is provided as a substitute offering. This event is foundational in understanding the themes of faith, obedience, and divine provision in the biblical narrative.

Solomon's Temple and Its Location

The connection between Mount Moriah and the Temple of Solomon is established in 2 Chronicles 3:1 : "Then Solomon began to build the house of the LORD in Jerusalem on Mount Moriah, where the LORD had appeared to his father David, at the site that David had prepared on the threshing floor of Ornan the Jebusite." This verse links the temple's construction to the very location where Abraham's faith was tested, adding layers of historical and theological significance to the site.

The temple itself was a magnificent structure, designed to be the dwelling place of God's presence among His people. It housed the Ark of the Covenant in the Most Holy Place and served as the center of Israelite worship, sacrifices, and religious festivals. The temple's construction fulfilled God's promise to David that his son would build a house for the Lord (2 Samuel 7:12-13).

Theological Significance

The association of Solomon's Temple with the site of Abraham's near-sacrifice of Isaac underscores the continuity of God's covenantal promises throughout the biblical narrative. It highlights the themes of faith, sacrifice, and divine provision that are central to the relationship between God and His people. The temple, as a place of worship and sacrifice, echoes the earlier act of faith by Abraham and points forward to the ultimate sacrifice in Christian theology.

In summary, the Temple of Solomon, built on Mount Moriah, is not only a historical and architectural marvel but also a profound symbol of faith and divine promise. Its connection to the account of Abraham and Isaac enriches its significance in the biblical tradition, serving as a testament to God's enduring covenant with His people.

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Genesis 22:2,4
And he said, Take now your son, your only son Isaac, whom you love, and get you into the land of Moriah; and offer him there for a burnt offering on one of the mountains which I will tell you of.
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Solomon's Temple Spiritualized
... Solomon's Temple Spiritualized. ... The temple was built at Jerusalem, on Mount Moriah,
in ... threshing-floor of Arnon the Jebusite; whereabout Abraham offered up Isaac ...
/.../bunyan/the works of john bunyan volumes 1-3/solomons temple spiritualized.htm

The Kingdom of all Israel.
... the fulfilment of the promises to Abraham; but even ... had her merchandise hallowed
by its being offered to build and adorn the Temple, Solomon's great work ...
//christianbookshelf.org/yonge/the chosen people/lesson vi the kingdom of.htm

One Worker Preparing for Another
... to remember the believing obedience of his servant Abraham, and there ... God's temple
was built by "a man of rest ... round about: for his name shall be Solomon, and I ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 38 1892/one worker preparing for another.htm

Author's Preface.
... The character of Abraham. ... Solomon's writings. ... Chapter XXI. From the Destruction of
the Temple to the Death of the Apostle John..The period of history. ...
//christianbookshelf.org/tidwell/the bible period by period/authors preface.htm

Book 5 Footnotes
... Mount Moriah was not only the very place where Abraham offered up Isaac long ago ...
of gold and silver expended in the building of Solomon's temple, and whence ...
/.../josephus/the antiquities of the jews/book 5 footnotes.htm

Jesus Sets Out from Jud??a for Galilee.
... Jeroboam, the rebellious servant of Solomon, taught the people ... The temple built for
him was destroyed by John ... reared his altar; 7, here Abraham attempted to ...
/.../mcgarvey/the four-fold gospel/xxvi jesus sets out from 2.htm

The Fact of the Redeemer's Return was Typified in the Lives of ...
... for His own; in Melchizedek, Christ's Kingship; in Abraham, Christ's Nazariteship ...
At the dedication of the Temple, Solomon was the one who offered up the ...
//christianbookshelf.org/pink/the redeemers return/4 the fact of the.htm

Bunsen's Biblical Researches.
... not of composition, between the ages of Solomon and Hezekiah ... awe of a Divine voice,
bade Abraham slay his ... time and means of grace now; temple, Scripture, finger ...
/.../essays and reviews the education of the world/bunsens biblical researches.htm

The Typical Significance of the Scriptures Declare their Divine ...
... which,two thousand years later, Jesus Christ was offered. ... was on the "third day"
that Abraham received him ... At the dedication of the Temple, Solomon was the one ...
/.../the divine inspiration of the bible/chapter six the typical significance.htm

Appendix xii. The Baptism of Proselytes
... in which the Upper Jerusalem, and the Temple and the ... 56 b, Sanh.21 b), that, when
Solomon maried the ... had failed in shaking the constancy of Abraham and Isaac ...
/.../the life and times of jesus the messiah/appendix xii the baptism of.htm