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He began to build in the second [day] of the second month, in the fourth year of his reign.
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A Precise Beginning
Commentators note that this verse provides a specific start date for the temple's construction: the second month of Solomon's fourth year. This detail aligns with the record in 1 Kings, underscoring the historical reliability and consistency of the biblical accounts. A minor textual issue regarding the 'second day' is noted by scholars, but the month and year are clear.
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2 Chronicles
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19th Century
Anglican
In the second day of the second month. —Hebrew: in the second month in the second. The versions omit the repetit…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Neither shall you lie with any beast, to defile yourself therewith A …
Presbyterian
A more detailed account of the building of the temple is found in 1 Kings 6. It was to be in the place David had prepared—not only the place he had…
