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Solomon's Temple

First Temple in Jerusalem

First Jerusalem temple, built by Solomon and destroyed by Babylon in 586 BC.

169 appearances4 Bible books2 known aliases

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The first temple in , built by King and dedicated as the permanent dwelling for the ark and the LORD's name. Destroyed by the in 586 BC, its construction, glory, and ruin frame much of 1-2 Kings and 1-2 Chronicles.

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