When was Solomon's Temple built?
Solomon builds the first Temple in Jerusalem, and the glory of the LORD fills the house.
Solomon's Temple took place c. 966 BC at Mount Moriah, Jerusalem, during the United Kingdom period of Bible history. The account is recorded in 1 Kings 6:1 (KJV). Solomon builds the first Temple in Jerusalem, and the glory of the LORD fills the house.
"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… he began to build the house of the LORD." — 1 Kings 6:1 (KJV)
In the fourth year of his reign, Solomon began to build the house of the LORD in Jerusalem on Mount Moriah. Seven years later it was finished; when the priests brought in the ark, the glory cloud filled the temple.
c. 966 BC
Key KJV Scriptures
"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… he began to build the house of the LORD."
"So that the priests could not stand to minister because of the cloud: for the glory of the LORD had filled the house of the LORD."
Why It Matters
The Temple was the dwelling of God's name on earth — fulfilled in Christ, the true temple (John 2:19–21), and in His church (1 Corinthians 3:16).
Key People
Frequently Asked Questions
How long did it take to build Solomon's Temple?
Seven years (1 Kings 6:38).
When did solomon's temple happen?
Solomon's Temple is dated c. 966 BC, placing it in the United Kingdom era of biblical history. See 1 Kings 6:1 (KJV).
Where did solomon's temple take place?
Scripture places solomon's temple at Mount Moriah, Jerusalem.
Who was involved in solomon's temple?
The key figures are Solomon, Hiram of Tyre.
Where is solomon's temple in the Bible?
You can read about it in 1 Kings 6:1, 1 Kings 8:11 (King James Version).
Why does solomon's temple matter?
The Temple was the dwelling of God's name on earth — fulfilled in Christ, the true temple (John 2:19–21), and in His church (1 Corinthians 3:16).
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Fall of Jerusalem
586 BC
Nebuchadnezzar burns the city and the Temple; Judah is carried captive to Babylon.
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