Solomon’s Temple
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Solomon’s Temple, the Second Temple, and the Western Wall
Solomon’s Temple (First Temple) 1. Who Built It The First Temple was commissioned and built by King Solomon, son of King David, according to biblical records (1 Kings 5–6; 2 Chronicles 2–3). 2. When Construction began around circa 957 BCE (traditional scholarly dating) during Solomon’s reign, which lasted approximately 40…
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Solomon’s Temple (The First Temple)
1. Introduction Solomon’s Temple, also known as the First Temple, stands as a monumental achievement in biblical history and Jewish religious tradition. Constructed under the direction of King Solomon in the 10th century BCE, it was intended as the permanent, divinely ordained dwelling place of God’s presence among His people…
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Comparative Study of Solomon’s Temple, the Second Temple, and the Western Wall
1. Introduction Jerusalem’s Temple Mount holds profound significance for Judaism as the site of God’s earthly dwelling and the spiritual heart of Israelite worship. Across millennia, three related yet distinct structures—the Solomon’s Temple (First Temple), the Second Temple, and the Western Wall—have marked this sacred space. This article compares their…