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A Precise Beginning
Commentators note the specific timing mentioned: the foundation was laid in Solomon's fourth year of reign during the month of Ziv. One scholar explains that Ziv, meaning "brightness of flowers," corresponds to our modern month of May.
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Charles Ellicott
On 1 Kings 6:37
19th Century
Bishop
Zif (the “brightness of flowers”) corresponds to about May;
John Gill
On 1 Kings 6:37
17th Century
Pastor
In the fourth year was the foundation of the house of the Lord
laid
The fourth year o…
Matthew Henry
On 1 Kings 6:15–38
17th Century
Minister
See what was typified by this temple.
- Christ is the true Temple. In Him dwells all the fullness of the Godhead; in Him meet all God's …