Overview
The First Temple was constructed by King Solomon following David's desire to build a permanent dwelling place for God. Built with precious materials including gold, cedar, and stone, it stood as a testament to Israel's devotion and God's covenant faithfulness. The temple became the center of Israel's worship, sacrificial system, and national identity.
Key Scriptures
"And the inner sanctuary he prepared in the house, to set there the ark of the covenant of the LORD" (1 Kings 6:21, ESV). "So all the work that Solomon did on the house of the LORD was finished" (2 Chronicles 5:1, ESV). "LORD, remember David and all the hardships he endured" (Psalm 132:1, NIV). "For my house the LORD has chosen Zion; he has desired it for his dwelling: 'This is my resting place for ever and ever'" (Psalm 132:13-14, ESV).
Application
Reflect on how the temple's purpose—to be a meeting place between God and His people—finds its fulfillment in Jesus Christ, who is now the temple of God's Spirit dwelling within believers.
Scripture References
40
1 Kings 6:21
2 Chronicles 5:1
Psalms 132:2
Psalms 132:3
Psalms 132:4
Psalms 132:5
2 Samuel 7:2
1 Chronicles 22:7
1 Chronicles 29:3
2 Chronicles 2:7
2 Chronicles 2:13
2 Chronicles 2:14
Isaiah 56:7
Matthew 21:13
2 Chronicles 7:12
2 Samuel 7:5
2 Samuel 7:6
2 Samuel 7:7
2 Samuel 7:8
2 Samuel 7:9
1 Kings 5:3
1 Chronicles 22:8
1 Chronicles 21:28
1 Chronicles 21:29
1 Chronicles 21:30
1 Chronicles 22:2
2 Chronicles 3:1
1 Kings 6:7
1 Kings 6:18
2 Chronicles 3:5
1 Chronicles 22:17
1 Chronicles 22:18
1 Chronicles 22:19
1 Chronicles 22:6
1 Chronicles 22:7
1 Chronicles 22:11
John 2:19
John 2:21
1 Kings 6:1
1 Kings 6:37
Full Topical Reference List
335 total — Nave's Topical Bible
A partition of chains of gold between it and outer house
All dedicated things placed in
Anxious to build
Applied to Hiram for a skilful workman to superintend, &c the building of
Appointed as a house of prayer
Appointed as a house of sacrifice
Being a man of war not permitted to build
Built on Mount Moriah on the threshing-floor of Ornan or Araunah
Built without the noise of hammers, axe, or any tool
Cedar of, carved with flowers, &c
Ceiled with fir wood and gilt
Charged his princes to assist in building
Charged Solomon to build
Commenced second day of second month of fourth year of Solomon
Complete destruction of, predicted
Contracted with Hiram for wood, stone, and labour
Defiled and its treasures given by Ahaz to the king of Assyria
Determined to build
Employed all the strangers in preparing for
Employed thirty thousand Israelites in the work
Filled with the cloud of glory
Free will offering of the people for the building
Garnished with precious stones
God promised to dwell in
Had door posts of olive wood carved and gilded
Had folding doors of fir wood carved and golden
House of the God of Jacob
Its magnificence
Its treasures given by Hezekiah to the Assyrians to procure a treaty
Made preparations for building
Mount Zion
One hundred and twenty cubits high
Pillaged and burned by the Babylonians
Pillaged by Shishak king of Egypt
Pillars of, with their chapiters described
Polluted by the idolatrous worship of Manasseh
Prayed that Solomon might have wisdom to build
Purified and divine worship restored under Hezekiah
2 Chronicles 29:3
2 Chronicles 29:4
2 Chronicles 29:5
2 Chronicles 29:6
2 Chronicles 29:7
2 Chronicles 29:8
2 Chronicles 29:9
2 Chronicles 29:10
2 Chronicles 29:11
2 Chronicles 29:12
2 Chronicles 29:13
2 Chronicles 29:14
2 Chronicles 29:15
2 Chronicles 29:16
2 Chronicles 29:17
2 Chronicles 29:18
2 Chronicles 29:19
2 Chronicles 29:20
2 Chronicles 29:21
2 Chronicles 29:22
2 Chronicles 29:23
2 Chronicles 29:24
2 Chronicles 29:25
2 Chronicles 29:26
2 Chronicles 29:27
2 Chronicles 29:28
2 Chronicles 29:29
2 Chronicles 29:30
2 Chronicles 29:31
2 Chronicles 29:32
2 Chronicles 29:33
2 Chronicles 29:34
2 Chronicles 29:35
Purified by Josiah
Repaired by Jehoash at the institution of Jehoiada
2 Chronicles 24:4
2 Chronicles 24:5
2 Chronicles 24:6
2 Chronicles 24:7
2 Chronicles 24:8
2 Chronicles 24:9
2 Chronicles 24:10
2 Chronicles 24:11
2 Chronicles 24:12
2 Chronicles 24:13
2 Kings 12:4
2 Kings 12:5
2 Kings 12:6
2 Kings 12:7
2 Kings 12:8
2 Kings 12:9
2 Kings 12:10
2 Kings 12:11
2 Kings 12:12
2 Kings 12:13
2 Kings 12:14
Repaired by Josiah in the 18th year of his reign
Sacred fire sent down from heaven at its dedication
Separated from the outer house by a vail
Solemnly dedicated to God by Solomon
1 Kings 8:12
1 Kings 8:13
1 Kings 8:14
1 Kings 8:15
1 Kings 8:16
1 Kings 8:17
1 Kings 8:18
1 Kings 8:19
1 Kings 8:20
1 Kings 8:21
1 Kings 8:22
1 Kings 8:23
1 Kings 8:24
1 Kings 8:25
1 Kings 8:26
1 Kings 8:27
1 Kings 8:28
1 Kings 8:29
1 Kings 8:30
1 Kings 8:31
1 Kings 8:32
1 Kings 8:33
1 Kings 8:34
1 Kings 8:35
1 Kings 8:36
1 Kings 8:37
1 Kings 8:38
1 Kings 8:39
1 Kings 8:40
1 Kings 8:41
1 Kings 8:42
1 Kings 8:43
1 Kings 8:44
1 Kings 8:45
1 Kings 8:46
1 Kings 8:47
1 Kings 8:48
1 Kings 8:49
1 Kings 8:50
1 Kings 8:51
1 Kings 8:52
1 Kings 8:53
1 Kings 8:54
1 Kings 8:55
1 Kings 8:56
1 Kings 8:57
1 Kings 8:58
1 Kings 8:59
1 Kings 8:60
1 Kings 8:61