Solomon knew it was his responsibility to build
the Temple of the Lord. Therefore, he gathered
a large work force and provided them all the
materials they needed. He got cedar from King
Hiram of Lebanon, who had been a friend of
David, his father.
The entire construction took seven years
to complete. During that time, there wasn’t
the sound of tools at the Temple site because
everything was assembled elsewhere. The inside
walls were totally covered with cedar. The walls
of the most Holy Place were covered with pure
gold. All of the vessels, furnishings, and tools for
worship were also made of...