1 Kings 6:1

KJV

And it came to pass in the four hundred and eightieth year after the children of Israel were come out of the land of Egypt, in the fourth year of Solomon’s reign over Israel, in the month Zif, which is the second month, that he began to build the house of the Lord.

— 1 Kings 6:1, King James Version
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Context

This verse from 1 Kings Chapter 6 connects to 10 cross-references. Construction of the temple begins 480 years after the exodus; the interior dimensions and the inner sanctuary (Holy of Holies) are specified. God speaks to Solomon promising to dwell among Israel if they keep his statutes. The interior is lined …

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Other Translations

ASV

And it came to pass in the four hundred and eightieth year after the children of Israel were come out of the land of Egypt, in the fourth year of Solomon’s reign over Israel, in the month Ziv, which is the second month, that he began to build the house of Jehovah.

YLT

And it cometh to pass, in the four hundred and eightieth year of the going out of the sons of Israel from the land of Egypt, in the fourth year--in the month of Zif, it <FI>is<Fi> the second month--of the reigning of Solomon over Israel, that he buildeth the house for Jehovah.

BBE

In the four hundred and eightieth year after the children of Israel came out of the land of Egypt, in the fourth year that Solomon was king of Israel, in the month Ziv, which is the second month, the building of the Lord's house was started.

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