What was the first temple built by the Israelites?
Q: What was the first temple built by the Israelites?
A: According to the Hebrew Bible, Solomon’s Temple was the first temple that the Israelites built for God. It was also called the First Temple and was first built by Solomon.
Q: Where did it stand?
A: The temple stood next to King Solomon's palace and served as both God's royal palace and Israel's center of worship.
Q: What did God say about it?
A: The Lord said to Solomon, “I have consecrated (made special or clean) this temple…by putting my name there forever. My eyes and my heart will always be there” (1 Kings 9:3).
Q: What does it symbolize?
A: The temple is a symbol of holiness and royalty, reminding the Israelites that God is the special head of Israel.
Q: How was it patterned after other temples at that time?
A: The First Temple was patterned after other temples at that time, including the tabernacle, which were divided into three important areas -the Most Holy Place, Holy Place and outer courtyard.
Q: Where in Jerusalem did they build it?
A: They built it on Araunah's threshing floor in Jerusalem where King David had bought land to build an altar to God.
