1 Kings 6:14
1 Kings 6:14 in Multiple Translations
So Solomon built the temple and finished it.
So Solomon built the house, and finished it.
So Solomon built the house, and finished it.
So Solomon made the building of the house complete.)
Solomon finished building the Temple.
So Salomon built the house and finished it,
And Solomon buildeth the house and completeth it;
So Solomon built the house and finished it.
So Solomon built the house, and finished it.
So Solomon built the house and finished it.
Solomon’s workers finished building the temple.
Berean Amplified Bible — 1 Kings 6:14
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1 Kings 6:14 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יִּ֧בֶן
שְׁלֹמֹ֛ה
אֶת
הַ/בַּ֖יִת
וַ/יְכַלֵּֽ/הוּ
וַ/יִּ֧בֶן
bânâh
H1129
to build
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
שְׁלֹמֹ֛ה
Shᵉlômôh
H8010
Solomon
N-proper
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
הַ/בַּ֖יִת
bayith
H1004
place
Art | N-ms
וַ/יְכַלֵּֽ/הוּ
kâlâh
H3615
to end
Conj | V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3ms | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Kings 6:14
וַ/יִּ֧בֶן
bânâh
H1129
"to build"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
The Hebrew word bânâh means to build something, like a house or a family. It can also mean to establish or repair something, and is used in various contexts throughout the Bible.
Definition: 1) to build, rebuild, establish, cause to continue 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to build, rebuild 1a2) to build a house (ie, establish a family) 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be built 1b2) to be rebuilt 1b3) established (of restored exiles) (fig.) 1b4) established (made permanent) 1b5) to be built up (of childless wife becoming the mother of a family through the children of a concubine) Aramaic equivalent: be.nah (בְּנָה "to build" H1124)
Usage: Occurs in 345 OT verses. KJV: (begin to) build(-er), obtain children, make, repair, set (up), [idiom] surely. See also: Genesis 2:22; 1 Kings 8:48; 2 Chronicles 20:8.
שְׁלֹמֹ֛ה
Shᵉlômôh
H8010
"Solomon"
N-proper
Shelomoh, or Solomon, was a king of Judah and successor of his father David, first mentioned in 2 Samuel 5:14 and known for his wisdom.
Definition: A king of the tribe of Judah living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Sa.5.14; son of: David (H1732) and Bathsheba (H1339); brother of: Shammua (H8051H), Shobab (H7727) and Nathan (H5416); half-brother of: Amnon (H0550), Chileab (H3609), Absalom (H0053), Adonijah (H0138), Shephatiah (H8203), Ithream (H3507), Ibhar (H2984), Elishua (H0474), Nepheg (H5298H), Japhia (H3309I), Elishama (H0476H), Eliada (H0450), Eliphelet (H0467), Tamar (H8559H), Elpelet (H0467I), Nogah (H5052) and Jerimoth (H3406N); married to daughter_of_Pharaoh (H6547P) and Naamah (H5279A); father of: Taphath (H2955), Basemath (H1315) and Rehoboam (H7346); also called Jedidiah at 2Sa.12.25; § Solomon = "peace" son of David by Bathsheba and 3rd king of Israel; author of Proverbs and Song of Songs
Usage: Occurs in 263 OT verses. KJV: Solomon. See also: 2 Samuel 5:14; 1 Kings 9:25; 2 Chronicles 7:8.
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
הַ/בַּ֖יִת
bayith
H1004
"place"
Art | N-ms
The Hebrew word for house refers to a dwelling place, including a family home, temple, or even the human body. It appears in various contexts, such as the temple in Jerusalem or the household of a family. In the Bible, it is often used to describe a place of worship or a family's living space.
Definition: nm place, origin, between
Usage: Occurs in 1712 OT verses. KJV: court, daughter, door, [phrase] dungeon, family, [phrase] forth of, [idiom] great as would contain, hangings, home(born), (winter) house(-hold), inside(-ward), palace, place, [phrase] prison, [phrase] steward, [phrase] tablet, temple, web, [phrase] within(-out). See also: Genesis 6:14; Exodus 8:5; Numbers 1:45.
וַ/יְכַלֵּֽ/הוּ
kâlâh
H3615
"to end"
Conj | V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3ms | Suff
This Hebrew word means to finish or end something, like completing a task or using up a resource, as seen in Genesis 2:2 where God finished creating the heavens and earth.
Definition: : finish 1) to accomplish, cease, consume, determine, end, fail, finish, be complete, be accomplished, be ended, be at an end, be finished, be spent 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be complete, be at an end 1a2) to be completed, be finished 1a3) to be accomplished, be fulfilled 1a4) to be determined, be plotted (bad sense) 1a5) to be spent, be used up 1a6) to waste away, be exhausted, fail 1a7) to come to an end, vanish, perish, be destroyed 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to complete, bring to an end, finish 1b2) to complete (a period of time) 1b3) to finish (doing a thing) 1b4) to make an end, end 1b5) to accomplish, fulfil, bring to pass 1b6) to accomplish, determine (in thought) 1b7) to put an end to, cause to cease 1b8) to cause to fail, exhaust, use up, spend 1b9) to destroy, exterminate 1c) (Pual) to be finished, be ended, be completed
Usage: Occurs in 199 OT verses. KJV: accomplish, cease, consume (away), determine, destroy (utterly), be (when... were) done, (be an) end (of), expire, (cause to) fail, faint, finish, fulfil, [idiom] fully, [idiom] have, leave (off), long, bring to pass, wholly reap, make clean riddance, spend, quite take away, waste. See also: Genesis 2:1; 2 Chronicles 29:17; Psalms 18:38.
Study Notes — 1 Kings 6:14
Show Verse Quote Highlights
Context — The Temple’s Interior
12“As for this temple you are building, if you walk in My statutes, carry out My ordinances, and keep all My commandments by walking in them, I will fulfill through you the promise I made to your father David.
13And I will dwell among the Israelites and will not abandon My people Israel.”
14So Solomon built the temple and finished it.
15He lined the interior walls with cedar paneling from the floor of the temple to the ceiling, and he covered the floor with cypress boards. 16He partitioned off the twenty cubits at the rear of the temple with cedar boards from floor to ceiling to form within the temple an inner sanctuary, the Most Holy Place.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | 1 Kings 6:9 | So Solomon built the temple and finished it, roofing it with beams and planks of cedar. |
| 2 | 1 Kings 6:38 | In his eleventh year and eighth month, the month of Bul, the temple was finished in every detail and according to every specification. So he built the temple in seven years. |
| 3 | Acts 7:47–48 | But it was Solomon who built the house for Him. However, the Most High does not dwell in houses made by human hands. As the prophet says: |
1 Kings 6:14 Summary
In 1 Kings 6:14, we see Solomon completing the temple, which shows his obedience to God's commands and his commitment to fulfilling God's promises, just as God had promised to dwell among the Israelites if they kept His commandments, as stated in 1 Kings 6:12-13. This verse teaches us about the importance of perseverance and faithfulness in our own walks with God, as encouraged in Hebrews 12:1-2. Just as Solomon prioritized building the temple, we can prioritize our own relationship with God and seek to bring glory to Him in our daily lives, as encouraged in 1 Corinthians 10:31. By trusting in God's faithfulness, we can have confidence that He will fulfill His promises to us, just as He did for Solomon and the Israelites.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of Solomon finishing the temple in 1 Kings 6:14?
Solomon finishing the temple signifies the fulfillment of God's promise to David, as mentioned in 2 Samuel 7:12-13, and it also shows Solomon's obedience to God's command to build the temple, as stated in 1 Chronicles 28:6.
How does 1 Kings 6:14 relate to God's promise in 1 Kings 6:12-13?
1 Kings 6:14 is a direct response to God's promise in 1 Kings 6:12-13, where God says He will fulfill His promise to David if Solomon walks in His statutes and keeps His commandments, and Solomon's completion of the temple demonstrates his commitment to doing so, as seen in 1 Kings 9:4-5.
What can we learn from Solomon's diligence in building the temple in 1 Kings 6:14?
We can learn the importance of perseverance and faithfulness in our own spiritual journeys, just as Solomon persevered in building the temple, and we are called to be faithful in our own walks with God, as encouraged in Hebrews 12:1-2 and 1 Corinthians 15:58.
How does the completion of the temple in 1 Kings 6:14 point to Jesus Christ?
The completion of the temple in 1 Kings 6:14 points to Jesus Christ as the ultimate fulfillment of God's promise to dwell among His people, as seen in John 1:14, where Jesus is described as the Word who dwelt among us, and in Hebrews 9:11, where Jesus is described as the High Priest of the heavenly tabernacle.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can demonstrate my commitment to God's commands and promises in my own life, just as Solomon did in 1 Kings 6:14?
- How can I apply the principle of perseverance and faithfulness in my own spiritual journey, as seen in Solomon's completion of the temple?
- What does the completion of the temple in 1 Kings 6:14 teach me about God's faithfulness to His promises, and how can I trust in His faithfulness in my own life?
- In what ways can I, like Solomon, prioritize the things of God and seek to bring glory to Him in my daily life, as encouraged in 1 Corinthians 10:31?
- How can I, like the Israelites, respond to God's promise to dwell among us, as seen in 1 Kings 6:13, and what does this mean for my own relationship with God?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Kings 6:14
So Solomon built the house, and finished it. He went on with it until he had completed it, animated and encouraged by the promise of the divine Presence in it, provided a proper regard was had to the will and ways of God.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Kings 6:14
Concerning this house which thou art in building, if thou wilt walk in my statutes, and execute my judgments, and keep all my commandments to walk in them; then will I perform my word with thee,
Trapp's Commentary on 1 Kings 6:14
1 Kings 6:14 So Solomon built the house, and finished it.Ver. 14. So Solomon built the house.] See 1 Kings 6:9.
Cambridge Bible on 1 Kings 6:14
14–22. Particulars of the interior fittings of the holy place, and of the most holy place (2 Chronicles 3:5-9) 14. So Solomon built the house] This verse resumes the narrative of 1 Kings 6:9.
Whedon's Commentary on 1 Kings 6:14
14. Solomon built the house, and finished it — This verse need not be understood as a resuming of the description broken off at 1 Kings 6:10, but rather as referring to the word of the Lord as told in 1 Kings 6:12-13.
Sermons on 1 Kings 6:14
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Dwelling in Ceiled Houses by David Dalton | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the need for individuals and the church as a whole to prioritize glorifying God rather than themselves. He highlights the importance of allo |
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How to Reach Your Goals by Charles Stanley | Charles Stanley emphasizes the importance of cooperation, consistency, clear focus, courage, and dependence on God when setting and achieving goals. He highlights the need to coope |