1 Kings 7:1

But Solomon was building his own house thirteen years, and he finished all his house.

King James Version

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Other Translations for 1 Kings 7:1

BSB

Solomon, however, took thirteen years to complete the construction of his entire palace.

AKJV

But Solomon was building his own house thirteen years, and he finished all his house.

CPDV

Now Solomon built his own house for thirteen years, and he brought it to perfection.

ERV

And Solomon was building his own house thirteen years, and he finished all his house.

NHEB

Solomon was building his own house thirteen years, and he finished all his house.

SMT

And Solomon built his house thirteen years, and he will finish his house.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 1 Kings 7:1

ButSolomonH8010Proper Name MasculinewasbuildingH1129VerbhisownhouseH1004Noun Masculine thirteenH7969Noun yearsH8141Noun FeminineandhefinishedH3615VerballhishouseH1004Noun Masculine

Commentary for 1 Kings 7:1

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Overview of 1 Kings 7:1

Summary

Solomon spent thirteen years constructing his residence

Place

Jerusalem

Event

Palace construction completed

Estimated Time Period

c. 950 BC