Solomon's father, King David, accumulated the materials for the construction of the temple. These materials were largely provided by different kings and traders as tribute or gifts. Some materials were also sourced from within Israel, such as the cedars of Lebanon and the skilled craftsmen.
King Hiram of Tyre
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.
God allowed Solomon to build the temple as a sign of His approval and favor towards Solomon. Solomon was chosen by God to carry out this important task due to his wisdom and devotion to the Lord. The temple symbolized a place for God to dwell among His people and for Israel to worship Him in a central location.
13 years (as opposed to the seven it took to build the temple...last verse of 1 Kings 6) 1 Kings 7:1 "It took Solomon thirteen years, however, to complete the construction of his palace."
God did not allow David to build the temple in Jerusalem because he had shed much blood in his lifetime. However, God did bless David by promising that his son Solomon would be the one to build the temple instead.
King Soloman began building his temple in his fourth year of reign,although it was a desire first of his Father, King David. In the second month of 1034 B.C.E. a man named ZIV, followed the architectural plans that David had received by inspiration from God. It took 7 years to complete his work. Hiram, King of Tyre, supplied skilled workers in wood and stone. also; There was another expert also named Hiram, a fine workman in gold, silver, copper, iron, wood,stones and fabrics. Over 100,000 persons were inscripted in carrying out the building of Solomans Temple...
Cedar trees
Yes masons were needee by king Solomon to build the magnificent temple in Jerusalem.
Solomon
No it was that God told David not to build the temple , not Solomon.
Mt. Moriah
Temple
7 years
The two Old Testament kings who built Temples for God are Solomon and David. Solomon built the first Temple in Jerusalem, known as Solomon's Temple, while David prepared materials for the construction of the Temple but was unable to build it himself.
The temple was built by king Solomon, but David (Solomon's father) was the one who laid the plans and dug the foundation.
Solomon built one main temple only.
why does the text provide so much detail about the materials used to build the temple
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.