Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version So Solomon built the temple and completed it. New Living Translation So Solomon finished building the Temple. English Standard Version So Solomon built the house and finished it. Berean Standard Bible So Solomon built the temple and finished it. King James Bible So Solomon built the house, and finished it. New King James Version So Solomon built the temple and finished it. New American Standard Bible So Solomon built the house and finished it. NASB 1995 So Solomon built the house and finished it. NASB 1977 So Solomon built the house and finished it. Legacy Standard Bible So Solomon built the house and completed it. Amplified Bible So Solomon built the house (temple) and finished it. Christian Standard Bible When Solomon finished building the temple, Holman Christian Standard Bible When Solomon finished building the temple, American Standard Version So Solomon built the house, and finished it. Contemporary English Version So Solomon's workers finished building the temple. English Revised Version So Solomon built the house, and finished it. GOD'S WORD® Translation When Solomon had finished building the temple's [frame], Good News Translation So Solomon finished building the Temple. International Standard Version So Solomon kept on building the Temple and finished it. NET Bible So Solomon finished building the temple. New Heart English Bible So Solomon built the house, and finished it. Webster's Bible Translation So Solomon built the house, and finished it. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleSo Solomon built the temple and finished it. World English Bible So Solomon built the house and finished it. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd Solomon builds the house and completes it; Young's Literal Translation And Solomon buildeth the house and completeth it; Smith's Literal Translation And Solomon will build the house and finish it. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleSo Solomon built the house and finished it. Catholic Public Domain Version And so, Solomon built the house, and finished it. New American Bible When Solomon finished building the house, New Revised Standard Version So Solomon built the house, and finished it. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleSo Solomon built the house and finished it. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And Solomon built the house and he finished it. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917So Solomon built the house, and finished it. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Temple's Interior14So Solomon built the temple and finished it. 15He lined the interior walls with cedar paneling from the floor of the temple to the ceiling, and he covered the floor with cypress boards.… Cross References 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 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 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 Samuel 7:13 He will build a house for My Name, and I will establish the throne of his kingdom forever. 1 Kings 8:20 Now the LORD has fulfilled the word that He spoke. I have succeeded my father David, and I sit on the throne of Israel, as the LORD promised. I have built the house for the Name of the LORD, the God of Israel. 1 Kings 9:1-3 Now when Solomon had finished building the house of the LORD and the royal palace, and had achieved all that he had desired to do, / the LORD appeared to him a second time, as He had appeared to him at Gibeon. / 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. Exodus 25:8-9 And they are to make a sanctuary for Me, so that I may dwell among them. / You must make the tabernacle and design all its furnishings according to the pattern I show you. Exodus 40:33 And Moses set up the courtyard around the tabernacle and the altar, and he hung the curtain for the entrance to the courtyard. So Moses finished the work. Zechariah 6:12-13 And you are to tell him that this is what the LORD of Hosts says: ‘Here is a man whose name is the Branch, and He will branch out from His place and build the temple of the LORD. / Yes, He will build the temple of the LORD; He will be clothed in splendor and will sit on His throne and rule. And He will be a priest on His throne, and there will be peaceful counsel between the two.’ Haggai 1:8 Go up into the hills, bring down lumber, and build the house, so that I may take pleasure in it and be glorified, says the LORD. Ezra 6:14-15 So the Jewish elders built and prospered through the prophesying of Haggai the prophet and Zechariah son of Iddo. They finished building according to the command of the God of Israel and the decrees of Cyrus, Darius, and Artaxerxes, kings of Persia. / And this temple was completed on the third day of the month of Adar, in the sixth year of the reign of King Darius. John 2:19-21 Jesus answered, “Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up again.” / “This temple took forty-six years to build,” the Jews replied, “and You are going to raise it up in three days?” / But Jesus was speaking about the temple of His body. Acts 7:47-50 But it was Solomon who built the house for Him. / However, the Most High does not dwell in houses made by human hands. As the prophet says: / ‘Heaven is My throne and the earth is My footstool. What kind of house will you build for Me, says the Lord, or where will My place of repose be? ... Hebrews 3:3-4 For Jesus has been counted worthy of greater glory than Moses, just as the builder of a house has greater honor than the house itself. / And every house is built by someone, but God is the builder of everything. Treasury of Scripture So Solomon built the house, and finished it. A. 1 Kings 6:9,38 So he built the house, and finished it; and covered the house with beams and boards of cedar… Acts 7:47,48 But Solomon built him an house… Jump to Previous Buildeth Building Built Complete Completed Completeth Finished House Solomon TempleJump to Next Buildeth Building Built Complete Completed Completeth Finished House Solomon Temple1 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 So Solomon built the temple Solomon, the son of David, was chosen by God to build the temple, a task that David had desired but was not permitted to complete (1 Chronicles 28:3-6). The temple was to be a permanent dwelling place for the Ark of the Covenant and a central place of worship for Israel. This construction fulfilled the promise God made to David that his son would build a house for His name (2 Samuel 7:12-13). The temple was located in Jerusalem, on Mount Moriah, the site where Abraham was to sacrifice Isaac (2 Chronicles 3:1), symbolizing a place of divine provision and covenant. The temple's construction began in the fourth year of Solomon's reign and took seven years to complete (1 Kings 6:1, 38). This project was a monumental task, involving vast resources and labor, reflecting the wealth and wisdom of Solomon's reign. and finished it. Persons / Places / Events 1. SolomonThe son of King David and Bathsheba, Solomon was the third king of Israel. Known for his wisdom, wealth, and building projects, he was chosen by God to build the temple in Jerusalem, a task his father David was not permitted to complete. 2. The Temple Also known as Solomon's Temple, this was the first temple built for the worship of Yahweh in Jerusalem. It served as the central place of worship and sacrifice for the Israelites and symbolized God's presence among His people. 3. Jerusalem The capital city of Israel, chosen by God as the place where His name would dwell. It became the spiritual and political center of the nation under King David and Solomon. 4. The Building Process The construction of the temple was a significant event in Israel's history, taking seven years to complete. It involved detailed planning, skilled labor, and vast resources, reflecting the importance of the temple in Israelite worship. 5. Completion of the Temple The completion of the temple marked a fulfillment of God's promise to David and a pivotal moment in Israel's history, establishing a permanent place for worship and the Ark of the Covenant. Teaching Points Obedience to God's CallingSolomon's dedication to building the temple demonstrates the importance of obedience to God's specific callings in our lives. We are encouraged to pursue our God-given tasks with diligence and faithfulness. The Significance of Worship The temple was central to Israel's worship, reminding us of the importance of prioritizing worship in our own lives. Worship is not just a ritual but a vital expression of our relationship with God. God's Faithfulness The completion of the temple is a testament to God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises. We can trust that God will accomplish His purposes in our lives, even when the process is long and challenging. Preparation and Planning The detailed planning and resources required for the temple's construction teach us the value of preparation and stewardship in our endeavors for God's kingdom. The Presence of God The temple symbolized God's presence among His people. Today, as believers, we are the temple of the Holy Spirit, called to live in a way that reflects His presence in us. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 1 Kings 6:14?2. How does Solomon's dedication in 1 Kings 6:14 inspire our commitment to God? 3. What can we learn about obedience from Solomon's actions in 1 Kings 6:14? 4. How does 1 Kings 6:14 connect to God's promises in 2 Samuel 7:13? 5. In what ways can we "build" for God in our daily lives? 6. How does Solomon's completion of the temple reflect our spiritual growth journey? 7. What does 1 Kings 6:14 reveal about Solomon's dedication to God's commands? 8. How does 1 Kings 6:14 reflect the importance of obedience in faith? 9. What historical evidence supports the construction of Solomon's temple as described in 1 Kings 6:14? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Kings 6? 11. In 1 Kings 6:14–18, how plausible is it to have such elaborate cedar and gold paneling without any significant historical or external documentation? 12. What explains inconsistencies between the Temple vision in Ezekiel 40 and other biblical Temple descriptions, such as in 1 Kings 6-7? 13. Why is there no broader historical record of the forced labor Solomon imposes on foreigners in 2 Chronicles 2:17–18? 14. (Song of Solomon 6:8) How can sixty queens and eighty concubines align with Solomon's reputed 700 wives and 300 concubines (1 Kings 11:3)? What Does 1 Kings 6:14 Mean SoThe tiny word signals a direct outcome of what precedes. • In 1 Kings 6:11-13 the LORD promised, “If you walk in My statutes…and keep all My commandments…I will dwell among the children of Israel.” Solomon’s response is recorded with “So”—he obeys. • Scripture often links God’s word to a decisive human response (Joshua 24:24; James 1:22). • The verse therefore begins by reminding us that divine instruction is meant to be acted on, not admired from a distance. Solomon The builder’s identity matters. • He is the son promised to David: “He shall build a house for My Name” (2 Samuel 7:13). • God gifted him with wisdom (1 Kings 3:12), resources (1 Kings 4:20-34), and peace on every side (1 Kings 5:4). • Solomon’s role points ahead to One greater: “Something greater than Solomon is here” (Matthew 12:42), Jesus Christ, the ultimate King-Builder of God’s dwelling among men. Built the temple This phrase captures seven years of disciplined labor (1 Kings 6:38). • The temple replaced the portable tabernacle of Exodus 25:8-9, giving Israel a permanent center for worship. • Every stone was shaped off-site so “no hammer or chisel or any iron tool was heard in the temple” (1 Kings 6:7), illustrating ordered, reverent work. • The structure foreshadows the spiritual house God now raises: “You also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house” (1 Peter 2:5; see also Ephesians 2:19-22). • God always supplies what He commands: cedar from Lebanon (1 Kings 5:6-10), gold for overlay (1 Kings 6:20-22), craftsmen with skill (2 Chronicles 2:13-14). And A simple conjunction still teaches. • It joins building and finishing, underscoring that God values both beginnings and follow-through (Luke 14:28-30). • The word also links human effort with divine enablement—“We are God’s fellow workers” (1 Corinthians 3:9). Finished it Completion crowns obedience. • After seven years, “he finished building it” (1 Kings 6:38). God’s plans reach fulfillment; His word never returns void (Isaiah 55:11). • Completion invited God’s manifest presence: “When the priests came out…the glory of the LORD filled the temple” (1 Kings 8:10-11). • The theme of finishing resonates through redemption history: – “The LORD will complete what concerns me” (Psalm 138:8). – Jesus, “the Author and Finisher of our faith” (Hebrews 12:2), declared on the cross, “It is finished” (John 19:30). – Believers cling to Philippians 1:6, confident “He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion.” summary 1 Kings 6:14 compresses years of faithful obedience into one short sentence. God spoke, Solomon obeyed, the work was built and brought to completion, and the stage was set for God’s glory to dwell among His people. The verse invites us to hear God’s Word, step into the tasks He assigns, depend on His provision, and persevere until His purposes are fully finished in and through us. Verse 14. - So Solomon built the house and finished it [though these words are a repetition of ver. 9, yet they are not without significance. Encouraged by the promise just made, he proceeded with the interior, of which the narrative henceforth treats. Ver. 9 speaks of the finishing of the shell.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew So Solomonשְׁלֹמֹ֛ה (šə·lō·mōh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 8010: Solomon -- David's son and successor to his throne built וַיִּ֧בֶן (way·yi·ḇen) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1129: To build the temple הַבַּ֖יִת (hab·ba·yiṯ) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1004: A house and finished וַיְכַלֵּֽהוּ׃ (way·ḵal·lê·hū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine singular Strong's 3615: To be complete, at an end, finished, accomplished, or spent it. אֶת־ (’eṯ-) Direct object marker Strong's 853: Untranslatable mark of the accusative case Links 1 Kings 6:14 NIV1 Kings 6:14 NLT 1 Kings 6:14 ESV 1 Kings 6:14 NASB 1 Kings 6:14 KJV 1 Kings 6:14 BibleApps.com 1 Kings 6:14 Biblia Paralela 1 Kings 6:14 Chinese Bible 1 Kings 6:14 French Bible 1 Kings 6:14 Catholic Bible OT History: 1 Kings 6:14 So Solomon built the house and finished (1Ki iKi i Ki 1 Kg 1kg) |