Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version In the eleventh year in the month of Bul, the eighth month, the temple was finished in all its details according to its specifications. He had spent seven years building it. New Living Translation The entire building was completed in every detail by midautumn, in the month of Bul, during the eleventh year of his reign. So it took seven years to build the Temple. English Standard Version And in the eleventh year, in the month of Bul, which is the eighth month, the house was finished in all its parts, and according to all its specifications. He was seven years in building it. Berean Standard Bible In the eleventh year, in the month of Bul, the eighth month, the temple was finished in every detail and according to every specification. So he built the temple in seven years. King James Bible And in the eleventh year, in the month Bul, which is the eighth month, was the house finished throughout all the parts thereof, and according to all the fashion of it. So was he seven years in building it. New King James Version And in the eleventh year, in the month of Bul, which is the eighth month, the house was finished in all its details and according to all its plans. So he was seven years in building it. New American Standard Bible And in the eleventh year, in the month of Bul, that is, the eighth month, the house was finished in all its parts and in accordance with all its plans. So he was seven years in building it. NASB 1995 In the eleventh year, in the month of Bul, which is the eighth month, the house was finished throughout all its parts and according to all its plans. So he was seven years in building it. NASB 1977 And in the eleventh year, in the month of Bul, which is the eighth month, the house was finished throughout all its parts and according to all its plans. So he was seven years in building it. Legacy Standard Bible Now in the eleventh year, in the month of Bul, which is the eighth month, the house was completed throughout all its parts and according to all its plans. So he built it in seven years. Amplified Bible In the eleventh year [of King Solomon’s reign] in the month of Bul (October-November), that is, the eighth month, the house was finished throughout all its parts and in accordance with all its specifications. So he built it in seven years. Christian Standard Bible In his eleventh year in the month of Bul, which is the eighth month, the temple was completed in every detail and according to every specification. So he built it in seven years. Holman Christian Standard Bible In his eleventh year in the eighth month, in the month of Bul, the temple was completed in every detail and according to every specification. So he built it in seven years. American Standard Version And in the eleventh year, in the month Bul, which is the eighth month, was the house finished throughout all the parts thereof, and according to all the fashion of it. So was he seven years in building it. Contemporary English Version Seven years later the workers finished building it during Bul, the eighth month of the year. It was built exactly as it had been planned. English Revised Version And in the eleventh year, in the month Bul, which is the eighth month, was the house finished throughout all the parts thereof, and according to all the fashion of it. So was he seven years in building it. GOD'S WORD® Translation In the month of Bul (the eighth month) of the eleventh year [of his reign], the temple was finished according to all its plans and specifications. He spent seven years building it. Good News Translation In the eighth month, the month of Bul, in the eleventh year of Solomon's reign, the Temple was completely finished exactly as it had been planned. It had taken Solomon seven years to build it. International Standard Version and the Temple was completely finished according to its plans and specifications in the eighth month of the eleventh year of Solomon's reign, that is, during the month of Bul. It took about seven years to build. Majority Standard Bible In the eleventh year, in the month of Bul, the eighth month, the temple was finished in every detail and according to every specification. So he built the temple in seven years. NET Bible In the eleventh year, in the month Bul (the eighth month) the temple was completed in accordance with all its specifications and blueprints. It took seven years to build. New Heart English Bible In the eleventh year, in the month Bul, which is the eighth month, was the house finished throughout all its parts, and according to all its fashion. So was he seven years in building it. Webster's Bible Translation And in the eleventh year, in the month Bul (which is the eighth month) was the house finished throughout all its parts, and according to all the fashion of it. So was he seven years in building it. World English Bible In the eleventh year, in the month Bul, which is the eighth month, the house was finished throughout all its parts and according to all its specifications. So he spent seven years building it. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand in the eleventh year, in the month of Bul (the eighth month), the house has been finished in all its matters, and in all its ordinances, and he builds it [in] seven years. Young's Literal Translation and in the eleventh year, in the month Bul -- that is the eighth month -- hath the house been finished in all its matters, and in all its ordinances, and he buildeth it seven years. Smith's Literal Translation And in the eleventh year in the month of rain (this the eighth month) was the house finished to all its words and according to all its judgment And he will build it seven years. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd in the eleventh year in the month Bul (which is the eighth month) the house was finished in all the works thereof, and in all the appurtenances thereof: and he was seven years in building it. Catholic Public Domain Version And in the eleventh year, in the month Bul, which is the eighth month, the house was perfected in all its works and in all its equipment. And he built it for seven years. New American Bible and it was finished, in all particulars, exactly according to plan, in the month of Bul, the eighth month, in the eleventh year. Thus Solomon built it in seven years. New Revised Standard Version In the eleventh year, in the month of Bul, which is the eighth month, the house was finished in all its parts, and according to all its specifications. He was seven years in building it. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd in the eleventh year, in the month Tishrin, which is the eighth month, was the house finished throughout all its parts, and according to all the fashion of it. So he was seven years in building it. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And in year eleven in the month Teshrithe latter half, which is the eighth month, he finished the house with all its possessions and with all its works, and he built it in seven years. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And in the eleventh year, in the month Bul, which is the eighth month, was the house finished throughout all the parts thereof, and according to all the fashion of it. So was he seven years in building it. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Courtyard…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 2 Chronicles 3:1-2 Then Solomon began to build the house of the LORD in Jerusalem on Mount Moriah, where the LORD had appeared to his father David. This was the place that David had prepared on the threshing floor of Ornan the Jebusite. / Solomon began construction on the second day of the second month in the fourth year of his reign. 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 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 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, 2 Samuel 7:13 He will build a house for My Name, and I will establish the throne of his kingdom forever. 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 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 9:3 And the LORD said to him: “I have heard your prayer and petition before Me. I have consecrated this temple, which you have built, by putting My Name there forever; My eyes and My heart will be there for all time. 1 Chronicles 22:10 He is the one who will build a house for My Name. He will be My son, and I will be his Father. And I will establish the throne of his kingdom over Israel forever.’ 1 Chronicles 28:10 Consider now that the LORD has chosen you to build a house for the sanctuary. Be strong and do it.” 2 Chronicles 2:1 Now Solomon purposed to build a house for the Name of the LORD and a royal palace for himself. 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, John 2:20 “This temple took forty-six years to build,” the Jews replied, “and You are going to raise it up in three days?” Acts 7:47 But it was Solomon who built the house for Him. Treasury of Scripture And in the eleventh year, in the month Bul, which is the eighth month, was the house finished throughout all the parts thereof, and according to all the fashion of it. So was he seven years in building it. finished Ezra 6:14,15 Zechariah 4:9 Zechariah 6:13-15 throughout, etc. seven years 1 Kings 6:1,9 1 Kings 7:1 Ezra 3:8-13 Jump to Previous Buildeth Building Complete Designed Detail Details Eighth Eleventh Fashion Finished House Matters Month Ordinances Parts Plans Seven Specifications Spent Temple Thereof ThroughoutJump to Next Buildeth Building Complete Designed Detail Details Eighth Eleventh Fashion Finished House Matters Month Ordinances Parts Plans Seven Specifications Spent Temple Thereof Throughout1 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 In the eleventh year This phrase refers to the eleventh year of King Solomon's reign. Solomon began his reign around 970 BC, so the eleventh year would be approximately 959 BC. This timing is significant as it marks the completion of a major project that began in the fourth year of his reign, demonstrating Solomon's commitment to fulfilling his father David's vision for a permanent dwelling place for the Ark of the Covenant. in the month of Bul, the eighth month the temple was finished in every detail and according to every specification So he built the temple in seven years Persons / Places / Events 1. SolomonThe king of Israel who was responsible for building the temple. His reign is marked by wisdom and prosperity, and the construction of the temple is one of his most significant achievements. 2. The Temple The holy place built in Jerusalem as a dwelling place for the presence of God among His people. It was a central place of worship and sacrifice for the Israelites. 3. Jerusalem The city where the temple was constructed, serving as the political and spiritual center of Israel. 4. The Month of Bul The eighth month of the Hebrew calendar, corresponding to October-November in the Gregorian calendar. It marks the completion of the temple. 5. Seven Years The period it took to complete the temple, symbolizing divine perfection and completion in biblical numerology. Teaching Points The Importance of ObedienceSolomon followed the detailed instructions for the temple's construction, demonstrating the importance of obedience to God's commands in our lives. God's Timing The completion of the temple in seven years reminds us that God's timing is perfect, and we should trust His process in our own lives. The Significance of Worship The temple was central to Israel's worship, reminding us of the importance of prioritizing worship in our own lives. Spiritual Construction Just as Solomon built the temple, we are called to build our spiritual lives, ensuring that they are in accordance with God's specifications. Symbolism of Completion The completion of the temple signifies the fulfillment of God's promises, encouraging us to trust in His faithfulness.(38) Bul (the month of "rain") to about November. The whole time occupied was, therefore, seven years and a half.Verse 38. - And in the eleventh year, in the month Bul [בּוּל = rain. Hence Bul would be the month of rain (Gesen.) Keil understands it to signify produce (prowntus), and sees in it the month of fruits. It extended from the November to the December full moon], which is the eighth month, was the house finished throughout all the parts thereof [Heb. דִּבָרָיו], and according to all the fashion of it [Heb. מִשְׁפָטָיו]. So was he seven years in building it. [As Bul was the eighth month, and Zif the second, the house was precisely seven and a half years in building - a short period, if we consider the magnitude of the undertaking, but long enough, if we remember the enormous number of hands employed upon it, the preparations made by David, and the modest dimensions of the edifice (ver. 2). The commentators all cite Pliny's statement that all Asia was building the temple of Diana at Ephesus 200 years, but the cases are not at all parallel. We learn from 2 Chronicles 3:2, that it was on the second day of the month that the building was commenced. Bishop Wordsworth, who assigns seven years and seven months as the time occupied in this work, sees in this hebdomatie period an analogy to the seven days of the creation.]
Hebrew In his eleventhהָאַחַ֨ת (hā·’a·ḥaṯ) Article | Number - feminine singular construct Strong's 259: United, one, first year וּבַשָּׁנָה֩ (ū·ḇaš·šā·nāh) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b, Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 8141: A year and eighth הַשְּׁמִינִ֔י (haš·šə·mî·nî) Article | Number - ordinal masculine singular Strong's 8066: Eighth (an ordinal number) month, הַחֹ֣דֶשׁ (ha·ḥō·ḏeš) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 2320: The new moon, a month the month בְּיֶ֣רַח (bə·ye·raḥ) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3391: A lunation, month of Bul, בּ֗וּל (būl) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 945: The eighth month of the Jewish calendar the temple הַבַּ֔יִת (hab·ba·yiṯ) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1004: A house was finished כָּלָ֣ה (kā·lāh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 3615: To be complete, at an end, finished, accomplished, or spent in every וּלְכָל־ (ū·lə·ḵāl-) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every detail דְּבָרָ֖יו (də·ḇā·rāw) Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 1697: A word, a matter, thing, a cause and according to every לְכָל־ (lə·ḵāl) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every specification. מִשְׁפָּטָ֑יו (miš·pā·ṭāw) Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 4941: A verdict, a sentence, formal decree, divine law, penalty, justice, privilege, style So he built [the temple] וַיִּבְנֵ֖הוּ (way·yiḇ·nê·hū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine singular Strong's 1129: To build in seven שֶׁ֥בַע (še·ḇa‘) Number - feminine singular Strong's 7651: Seven, seven times, a week, an indefinite number years. שָׁנִֽים׃ (šā·nîm) Noun - feminine plural Strong's 8141: A year Links 1 Kings 6:38 NIV1 Kings 6:38 NLT 1 Kings 6:38 ESV 1 Kings 6:38 NASB 1 Kings 6:38 KJV 1 Kings 6:38 BibleApps.com 1 Kings 6:38 Biblia Paralela 1 Kings 6:38 Chinese Bible 1 Kings 6:38 French Bible 1 Kings 6:38 Catholic Bible OT History: 1 Kings 6:38 In the eleventh year in the month (1Ki iKi i Ki 1 Kg 1kg) |