Solomon's Temple Explained

Solomon's temple stood in Jerusalem for almost 400 years. It was the crown jewel of Jerusalem, and the center of worship to the Lord. Understanding the significance of its location, history, and design can greatly add to one's reverence for one of the most holy places in the world.

Special thanks to:
Michael Lyon for his design elements and feedback of the Temple model
Leen Ritmeyer for his excellent books and personal help
Cantorum Chamber Choir for allowing me to use their music
Noé Correa for translating into Spanish

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[sarahhoff]

As a visual learner, I thank you so much for this explanation. It really helps me to understand what I’m reading.

[SecretsOfScripture]

I can't help but see the parallels in our journeys. Homelessness, addiction, and imprisonment were part of my past until Jesus entered my life. Now, I stand as a testament to His transformative power, enjoying the blessings of family and the knowledge that I am a child of God. Hallelujah for His mercy!

[nalveyna]

When I first read about King Solomons temple in my bible I was totally fascinated. The way that the bible describes the construction of it is pretty astounding. Craftsmen & precious materials were brought in from all over the world. His father King David originally wanted to build a temple for the Lord but God said he shed so much blood from previous wars that he'd have his son build it instead. From the interior to the exterior the whole thing is immaculate down to every precise detail.

[bradfordharris]

It wasn't to be Solomon's Temple, but Temple of the Most High.

[weslie]

After reading 1 Kings, my mind couldn't comprehend the size and beauty of the Lords temple, so i ended up here Thank you for this illustration, you did an amazing job !

[johnzimmermann]

Excellent visual of the meaning of the Temple. I used this video in my Sunday School class as we talked about the Temple. Many came forward after class and remarked that the video explained to them, for the first time, the significance of the Temple and how it pointed forward to Jesus. Thanks for the work you did on making this project so understandable and so visually clear.

[lmm-opem]

So incredibly helpful to have a visual!!! Working through 1 kings and I was honestly struggling to visualize the temple, given the units of measurement, and other elements making it difficult to imagine as a modern christian.

Thanks so much!! Will be sharing with my friends and family.

[my-white-bible]

This was fantastic! I have just completed a bible study video of 1 Kings Ch 6 and was so curious to see a representation of what I had read so I could visualise it more accurately. This went above and beyond my expectations, thank you so much for sharing! 🙌

[anubis]

One of my favorite things about living in the modern era is that i can supplement my bible reading with visual and informative resources like this. Just finished 1st Kings chapter 6. Thanks for uploading these videos. Us visual learners are really grateful

[ilianamarie]

Wow, beautiful. And now thanks to Jesus, the Lord dwells in us, we are his temple. ❤

[specialk]

Im a visual person ! So, I remember seeing my Pastor play this video at church but now that I was just was reading about it I decided to come check this video out ! Amazing ! Thank you for putting this video together ! May God bless you

[amunegloria]

This is really beautiful, the quality and details of the temple is wonderful. Thank you so much, God bless you

[blackq]

Just click on this video and within seconds I was blown by the music! The visual was a bonus! God is good...ALL THE TIME!!

[sereanaliku]

Isaiah 9:6, 7-"A child is born to us !A son is given to us! And he will be our ruler.He will be called, "Wonderful Counsellor", "Mighty God", "Eternal Father", "Prince of Peace" His royal power will continue to grow;his kingdom will always be at peace.

[rebeccaviswaraj]

Excellent video of the temple of the Lord built by King Solomon . We, as a family, were reading through 1& 2 Chronicles & now to visualize these chapters through this video, makes the temple come alive . Thanks for sharing & may our good Lord bless your ministry !

[wellbanker]

the instructure of this Solomon temple is very detailed from inside and outside even the dress for the priest. thank you so much for the narrator for the clear and detail info.. May God bless you

[joeowens]

It is a great help to visualize the temple; it is difficult to see it in one's mind as you read the story in Scripture. This visualization is a great service, not only for its pictures and the explanation of its many-layered symbolism, but more so because it points out particularly the importance of the New Temple (our parish churches) and the new Priesthood, along with the significance of our partaking in the new Sacrificial Meal, the Holy Eucharist. We cannot understand the full meaning of the New Testament until we grasp the full meaning of the Old Testament: the latter informs the former.

[fromn.y.top.r.]

Let me just say the quality of this video and the narration is exquisite. I will be preaching on Salomons wisdom and the blessings it brought to him and Israel and this has been extremely helpful. Thank you and God bless you.

[thecurator]

As I studied this passage I began to draw myself a picture so I could imagine it. Thank you for the visuals and explanation to make it even more clear. This brings it to life.

[jilllim]

Great video explaining very clearly each details. Very beautifully made! Thank you.