1 Kings 6:14

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

So Solomon built the house, and finished it.

Complete Jewish Bible:

So Shlomo finished building the house.

Berean Standard Bible:

So Solomon built the temple and finished it.

American Standard Version:

So Solomon built the house, and finished it.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

So Solomon^{H8010} built^{H1129} the house^{H1004}, and finished^{H3615} it.

Cross-References (KJV):

1 Kings 6:38

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.

1 Kings 6:9

So he built the house, and finished it; and covered the house with beams and boards of cedar.

Acts 7:48

Howbeit the most High dwelleth not in temples made with hands; as saith the prophet,

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Commentary for 1 Kings 6:14

1 Kings 6:14 is a verse that succinctly marks the completion of a significant project in the history of ancient Israel: the construction of the First Temple in Jerusalem. This temple, also known as Solomon's Temple, was built under the reign of King Solomon, who is renowned for his wisdom and wealth. The verse is part of a larger narrative detailing the construction process, which began in Solomon's fourth year of reign and took seven years to complete.

The historical context of this verse is set during a period of relative peace and prosperity for Israel, allowing for such an ambitious building project. The temple's construction was a fulfillment of the promise made to King David, Solomon's father, who had desired to build a permanent dwelling for the Ark of the Covenant, which at that time was housed in a tent, known as the Tabernacle. However, it was Solomon who was tasked with this sacred duty, as God had told David that his son would be the one to build the temple.

The themes present in this verse include the importance of temple worship in ancient Israelite religion, the fulfillment of divine promises, and the role of the monarchy in facilitating religious life. The completion of the temple signifies a transition from a more nomadic and transient form of worship to a centralized and stable one, with the temple serving as the religious and national focal point for the Israelites. It also underscores Solomon's role as a builder-king, emphasizing his organizational skills, his commitment to the divine directive, and his dedication to the religious life of his people. The temple would go on to be the center of religious life and national identity until its destruction by the Babylonians in 586 BCE.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

Strong's Number: H8010
There are 263 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שְׁלֹמֹה
Transliteration: Shᵉlômôh
Pronunciation: shel-o-mo'
Description: from שָׁלוֹם; peaceful; Shelomah, David's successor; Solomon.
Strong's Number: H1129
There are 345 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: בָּנָה
Transliteration: bânâh
Pronunciation: baw-naw'
Description: a primitive root; to build (literally and figuratively); (begin to) build(-er), obtain children, make, repair, set (up), [idiom] surely.
Strong's Number: H1004
There are 1718 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: בַּיִת
Transliteration: bayith
Pronunciation: bah'-yith
Description: probably from בָּנָה abbreviated; a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.); court, daughter, door, [phrase] dungeon, family, [phrase] forth of, [idiom] great as would contain, hangings, home(born), (winter) house(-hold), inside(-ward), palace, place, [phrase] prison, [phrase] steward, [phrase] tablet, temple, web, [phrase] within(-out).
Strong's Number: H3615
There are 200 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: כָּלָה
Transliteration: kâlâh
Pronunciation: kaw-law'
Description: a primitive root; to end, whether intransitive (to cease, be finished, perish) or transitived (to complete, prepare, consume); accomplish, cease, consume (away), determine, destroy (utterly), be (when... were) done, (be an) end (of), expire, (cause to) fail, faint, finish, fulfil, [idiom] fully, [idiom] have, leave (off), long, bring to pass, wholly reap, make clean riddance, spend, quite take away, waste.

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