No it was that God told David not to build the temple , not Solomon.
Yes masons were needee by king Solomon to build the magnificent temple in Jerusalem.
Solomon
Mt. Moriah
7 years
Temple
Solomon built one main temple only.
The temple was built by king Solomon, but David (Solomon's father) was the one who laid the plans and dug the foundation.
Solomon's Temple was built before David died. David originally planned to build the temple, but God instructed his son Solomon to carry out the task. The construction of Solomon's Temple took place during David's reign, but it was completed after his death.
Yes, Solomon's Temple was built prior to the construction of his house. This occurred early in his reign and the Temple took seven years to build. The palace complex followed and took thirteen years to construct.
Cedar trees from Lebanon.
Solomon built the Temple of the Lord within ancient Jerusalem, on what was called the Temple Mount as well as Mount Zion. He followed plans originally drawn up by his father, David.
The kotel is one of the foundation walls of the temple king Solomon build