Welcome to the 1 Kings 5:1 Quiz on the story of Solomon building the temple! In this famous biblical tale, King Solomon undertakes the monumental task of constructing a magnificent temple for the Lord in Jerusalem. This temple was not only a physical structure, but a symbol of faith and devotion to God.
As you answer the following questions, think about the dedication and wisdom that Solomon displayed throughout the building process. From gathering materials to overseeing construction, Solomon’s faith and obedience to God’s instructions are evident in every detail of the temple. Test your knowledge and see how well you remember the story of Solomon’s temple-building journey!
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Instructions
- This quiz is multiple choice.
- Read each question carefully before selecting an answer.
- Choose the best answer for each question.
- You will see the missed questions with correct answers at the end of the quiz.
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Quick Facts
- King Solomon built a magnificent temple for God as described in 1 Kings 5:1-9:28.
- The temple was made of cedar wood and adorned with gold, showing Solomon’s devotion to God.
- It took seven years to complete the construction of the temple, showcasing the dedication and hard work put into the project.
- Skilled craftsmen and workers were employed to build the temple, ensuring that every detail was meticulously crafted.
- The temple was filled with precious furnishings, including a golden altar and a beautifully decorated inner sanctuary.
- King Solomon prayed to God for blessings and guidance throughout the building process, showing his faith and reliance on God.
- Once the temple was completed, King Solomon held a grand dedication ceremony, inviting all the leaders and people of Israel to celebrate the occasion.
- God’s presence filled the temple, signifying His approval of the work done by Solomon and his people.
- The temple became a symbol of God’s dwelling place among His people, a place of worship and reverence for centuries to come.
- The story of Solomon building the temple serves as a reminder of the importance of faith, dedication, and honoring God in all that we do.
Scripture
Chapter 5
1 When Hiram king of Tyre heard that Solomon had been anointed king to succeed his father David, he sent his envoys to Solomon, because he had always been on friendly terms with David. 2 Solomon sent back this message to Hiram:
3 “You know that because of the wars waged against my father David from all sides, he could not build a temple for the Name of the Lord his God until the Lord put his enemies under his feet. 4 But now the Lord my God has given me rest on every side, and there is no adversary or disaster. 5 I intend, therefore, to build a temple for the Name of the Lord my God, as the Lord told my father David, when he said, ‘Your son whom I will put on the throne in your place will build the temple for my Name.’
6 “So give orders that cedars of Lebanon be cut for me. My men will work with yours, and I will pay you for your men whatever wages you set. You know that we have no one so skilled in felling timber as the Sidonians.”
7 When Hiram heard Solomon’s message, he was greatly pleased and said, “Praise be to the Lord today, for he has given David a wise son to rule over this great nation.”
8 So Hiram sent word to Solomon:
“I have received the message you sent me and will do all you want in providing the cedar and juniper logs. 9 My men will haul them down from Lebanon to the Mediterranean Sea, and I will float them as rafts by sea to the place you specify. There I will separate them and you can take them away. And you are to grant my wish by providing food for my royal household.”
10 In this way Hiram kept Solomon supplied with all the cedar and juniper logs he wanted, 11 and Solomon gave Hiram twenty thousand cors] of wheat as food for his household, in addition to twenty thousand baths[c][d] of pressed olive oil. Solomon continued to do this for Hiram year after year. 12 The Lord gave Solomon wisdom, just as he had promised him. There were peaceful relations between Hiram and Solomon, and the two of them made a treaty.
13 King Solomon conscripted laborers from all Israel—thirty thousand men. 14 He sent them off to Lebanon in shifts of ten thousand a month, so that they spent one month in Lebanon and two months at home. Adoniram was in charge of the forced labor. 15 Solomon had seventy thousand carriers and eighty thousand stonecutters in the hills, 16 as well as thirty-three hundred[e] foremen who supervised the project and directed the workers. 17 At the king’s command they removed from the quarry large blocks of high-grade stone to provide a foundation of dressed stone for the temple. 18 The craftsmen of Solomon and Hiram and workers from Byblos cut and prepared the timber and stone for the building of the temple.