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He completed everything he had planned to do. <a href="/esv/1_kings/9.htm">English Standard Version</a> As soon as Solomon had finished building the house of the LORD and the king’s house and all that Solomon desired to build, <a href="/bsb/1_kings/9.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Now when Solomon had finished building the house of the LORD and the royal palace, and had achieved all that he had desired to do, <a href="/kjv/1_kings/9.htm">King James Bible</a> And it came to pass, when Solomon had finished the building of the house of the LORD, and the king's house, and all Solomon's desire which he was pleased to do, <a href="/nkjv/1_kings/9.htm">New King James Version</a> And it came to pass, when Solomon had finished building the house of the LORD and the king’s house, and all Solomon’s desire which he wanted to do, <a href="/nasb_/1_kings/9.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Now it came about when Solomon had finished building the house of the LORD and the king’s house, and all that Solomon desired to do, <a href="/nasb/1_kings/9.htm">NASB 1995</a> Now it came about when Solomon had finished building the house of the LORD, and the king&#8217s house, and all that Solomon desired to do, <a href="/nasb77/1_kings/9.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Now it came about when Solomon had finished building the house of the LORD, and the king’s house, and all that Solomon desired to do, <a href="/lsb/1_kings/9.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Now it happened when Solomon had completed building the house of Yahweh, and the king’s house, and all that Solomon desired to do, <a href="/amp/1_kings/9.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Now it happened when Solomon had finished building the house (temple) of the LORD and the king’s house (palace), and all else which he was pleased to do, <a href="/csb/1_kings/9.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> When Solomon finished building the temple of the LORD, the royal palace, and all that Solomon desired to do, <a href="/hcsb/1_kings/9.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> When Solomon finished building the temple of the LORD, the royal palace, and all that Solomon desired to do, <a href="/asv/1_kings/9.htm">American Standard Version</a> And it came to pass, when Solomon had finished the building of the house of Jehovah, and the king's house, and all Solomon's desire which he was pleased to do, <a href="/cev/1_kings/9.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> The LORD's temple and Solomon's palace were now finished, and Solomon had built everything he wanted. <a href="/erv/1_kings/9.htm">English Revised Version</a> And it came to pass when Solomon had finished the building of the house of the LORD, and the king's house, and all Solomon's desire which he was pleased to do, <a href="/gwt/1_kings/9.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Solomon finished building the LORD's temple, the royal palace, and everything [else] he wanted to build. <a href="/gnt/1_kings/9.htm">Good News Translation</a> After King Solomon had finished building the Temple and the palace and everything else he wanted to build, <a href="/isv/1_kings/9.htm">International Standard Version</a> Later, after Solomon had finished building the LORD's Temple, the royal palace, and everything else that Solomon wanted to do, <a href="/msb/1_kings/9.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Now when Solomon had finished building the house of the LORD and the royal palace, and had achieved all that he had desired to do, <a href="/net/1_kings/9.htm">NET Bible</a> After Solomon finished building the LORD's temple, the royal palace, and all the other construction projects he had planned, <a href="/nheb/1_kings/9.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> It happened, when Solomon had finished the building of the house of the LORD, and the king's house, and all Solomon's desire which he was pleased to do, <a href="/wbt/1_kings/9.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And it came to pass, when Solomon had finished the building of the house of the LORD, and the king's house, and all Solomon's desire which he was pleased to perform, <a href="/web/1_kings/9.htm">World English Bible</a> When Solomon had finished the building of Yahweh’s house, the king’s house, and all Solomon’s desire which he was pleased to do, <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_kings/9.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And it comes to pass, at Solomon’s finishing to build the house of YHWH, and the house of the king, and all the desire of Solomon that he delighted to do, <a href="/ylt/1_kings/9.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And it cometh to pass, at Solomon's finishing to build the house of Jehovah, and the house of the king, and all the desire of Solomon that he delighted to do, <a href="/slt/1_kings/9.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And it will be when Solomon finished building the house of Jehovah, and the house of the king, and all the pleasure of Solomon which he desired to do,<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_kings/9.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And it came to pass when Solomon had finished the building of the house of the Lord, and the king's house, and all that he desired, and was pleased to do, <a href="/cpdv/1_kings/9.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Now it happened that, when Solomon had perfected the building of the house of the Lord, and the king’s house, and all that he had desired and had willed to do, <a href="/nabre/1_kings/9.htm">New American Bible</a> After Solomon finished building the house of the LORD, the house of the king, and everything else that he wanted to do, <a href="/nrsvce/1_kings/9.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> When Solomon had finished building the house of the LORD and the king’s house and all that Solomon desired to build,<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_kings/9.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> AND when Solomon had finished the building of the house of the LORD and the king's house and all Solomon's desire which he was pleased to do, <a href="/hpbt/1_kings/9.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And when Solomon had finished building the house of LORD JEHOVAH and the house of the King and all the pleasure of Solomon that he pleased to do<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/1_kings/9.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And it came to pass, when Solomon had finished the building of the house of the LORD, and the king's house, and all Solomon's delight which he was pleased to do, <a href="/sep/1_kings/9.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And it came to pass when Solomon had finished building the house of the Lord, and the king's house, and all the work of Solomon, whatever he wished to perform, <a href="/parallel/1_kings/9-1.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Xx9A0AxPaoQ?start=3587" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/1_kings/9.htm">The LORD's Response to Solomon</a> 1<a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: way·hî (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass.">Now</a> <a href="/hebrew/8010.htm" title="8010: šə·lō·mōh (N-proper-ms) -- David's son and successor to his throne. From shalowm; peaceful; Shelomah, David's successor.">when Solomon</a> <a href="/hebrew/3615.htm" title="3615: kə·ḵal·lō·wṯ (Prep-k:: V-Piel-Inf) -- To be complete, at an end, finished, accomplished, or spent. A primitive root; to end, whether intransitive or transitived.">had finished</a> <a href="/hebrew/1129.htm" title="1129: liḇ·nō·wṯ (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To build. A primitive root; to build.">building</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1004.htm" title="1004: bêṯ- (N-msc) -- A house. Probably from banah abbreviated; a house.">the house</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">of the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: wə·’eṯ- (Conj-w:: DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self.">and</a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: ham·me·leḵ (Art:: N-ms) -- King. From malak; a king.">the royal</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: wə·’êṯ (Conj-w:: DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1004.htm" title="1004: bêṯ (N-msc) -- A house. Probably from banah abbreviated; a house.">palace,</a> <a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: la·‘ă·śō·wṯ (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">and had achieved</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: kāl- (N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">all</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.">that</a> <a href="/hebrew/8010.htm" title="8010: šə·lō·mōh (N-proper-ms) -- David's son and successor to his throne. From shalowm; peaceful; Shelomah, David's successor.">he</a> <a href="/hebrew/2837.htm" title="2837: ḥê·šeq (N-msc) -- Desire. From chashaq; delight.">had desired</a> <a href="/hebrew/2654.htm" title="2654: ḥā·p̄êṣ (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- A primitive root; properly, to incline to; by implication to bend; figuratively, to be pleased with, desire.">to do,</a> 2the LORD appeared to him a second time, as He had appeared to him at Gibeon.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/2_chronicles/7-11.htm">2 Chronicles 7:11</a> When Solomon had finished the house of the LORD and the royal palace, successfully carrying out all that was in his heart to do for the house of the LORD and for his own palace, <a href="/1_kings/8-66.htm">1 Kings 8:66</a> On the fifteenth day Solomon sent the people away. So they blessed the king and went home, joyful and glad in heart for all the good things that the LORD had done for His servant David and for His people Israel. <a href="/2_chronicles/5-1.htm">2 Chronicles 5:1</a> So all the work that Solomon had performed for the house of the LORD was completed. Then Solomon brought in the items his father David had dedicated—the silver, the gold, and all the furnishings—and he placed them in the treasuries of the house of God. <a href="/1_kings/6-38.htm">1 Kings 6:38</a> In the eleventh year, in the month of Bul, the eighth month, the temple was finished in every detail and according to every specification. So he built the temple in seven years. <a href="/1_kings/7-51.htm">1 Kings 7:51</a> So all the work that King Solomon had performed for the house of the LORD was completed. Then Solomon brought in the items his father David had dedicated—the silver, the gold, and the furnishings—and he placed them in the treasuries of the house of the LORD. <a href="/2_samuel/7-13.htm">2 Samuel 7:13</a> He will build a house for My Name, and I will establish the throne of his kingdom forever. <a href="/1_chronicles/28-20.htm">1 Chronicles 28:20</a> David also said to Solomon his son, “Be strong and courageous, and do it. Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the LORD God, my God, is with you. He will neither fail you nor forsake you before all the work for the service of the house of the LORD is finished. <a href="/2_chronicles/8-16.htm">2 Chronicles 8:16</a> Thus all the work of Solomon was carried out, from the day the foundation was laid for the house of the LORD until it was finished. So the house of the LORD was completed. <a href="/1_kings/3-5.htm">1 Kings 3:5</a> One night at Gibeon the LORD appeared to Solomon in a dream, and God said, “Ask, and I will give it to you!” <a href="/1_kings/11-9.htm">1 Kings 11:9</a> Now the LORD grew angry with Solomon, because his heart had turned away from the LORD, the God of Israel, who had appeared to him twice. <a href="/2_chronicles/1-7.htm">2 Chronicles 1:7</a> That night God appeared to Solomon and said, “Ask, and I will give it to you!” <a href="/matthew/12-42.htm">Matthew 12:42</a> The Queen of the South will rise at the judgment with this generation and condemn it; for she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon, and now One greater than Solomon is here. <a href="/acts/7-47.htm">Acts 7:47-50</a> 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: / ‘Heaven is My throne and the earth is My footstool. What kind of house will you build for Me, says the Lord, or where will My place of repose be? ... <a href="/hebrews/3-3.htm">Hebrews 3:3-6</a> For Jesus has been counted worthy of greater glory than Moses, just as the builder of a house has greater honor than the house itself. / And every house is built by someone, but God is the builder of everything. / Now Moses was faithful as a servant in all God’s house, testifying to what would be spoken later. ... <a href="/john/2-19.htm">John 2:19-21</a> Jesus answered, “Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up again.” / “This temple took forty-six years to build,” the Jews replied, “and You are going to raise it up in three days?” / But Jesus was speaking about the temple of His body.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And it came to pass, when Solomon had finished the building of the house of the LORD, and the king's house, and all Solomon's desire which he was pleased to do,A.<a href="/1_kings/6-37.htm">1 Kings 6:37,38</a> In the fourth year was the foundation of the house of the LORD laid, in the month Zif: … <a href="/1_kings/7-1.htm">1 Kings 7:1,51</a> But Solomon was building his own house thirteen years, and he finished all his house… <a href="/2_chronicles/7-11.htm">2 Chronicles 7:11</a> Thus Solomon finished the house of the LORD, and the king's house: and all that came into Solomon's heart to make in the house of the LORD, and in his own house, he prosperously effected.the house<a href="/2_chronicles/8-1.htm">2 Chronicles 8:1-6</a> And it came to pass at the end of twenty years, wherein Solomon had built the house of the LORD, and his own house, … <a href="/ecclesiastes/2-4.htm">Ecclesiastes 2:4</a> I made me great works; I builded me houses; I planted me vineyards:all Solomon's<a href="/1_kings/9-11.htm">1 Kings 9:11,19</a> (Now Hiram the king of Tyre had furnished Solomon with cedar trees and fir trees, and with gold, according to all his desire,) that then king Solomon gave Hiram twenty cities in the land of Galilee… <a href="/ecclesiastes/2-10.htm">Ecclesiastes 2:10</a> And whatsoever mine eyes desired I kept not from them, I withheld not my heart from any joy; for my heart rejoiced in all my labour: and this was my portion of all my labour.<a href="/ecclesiastes/6-9.htm">Ecclesiastes 6:9</a> Better is the sight of the eyes than the wandering of the desire: this is also vanity and vexation of spirit.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_kings/22-45.htm">Achieved</a> <a href="/1_kings/8-19.htm">Build</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-1.htm">Building</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-22.htm">Completed</a> <a href="/2_samuel/24-3.htm">Delight</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-20.htm">Delighted</a> <a href="/1_kings/8-18.htm">Desire</a> <a href="/1_kings/5-10.htm">Desired</a> <a href="/2_samuel/3-21.htm">Desires</a> <a href="/ephesians/2-11.htm">Effected</a> <a href="/1_kings/8-54.htm">End</a> <a href="/1_kings/8-54.htm">Finished</a> <a href="/1_kings/8-64.htm">House</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-12.htm">King's</a> <a href="/1_kings/4-29.htm">Mind</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-8.htm">Palace</a> <a href="/1_kings/8-11.htm">Perform</a> <a href="/1_kings/5-7.htm">Pleased</a> <a href="/1_kings/4-7.htm">Royal</a> <a href="/1_kings/8-65.htm">Solomon</a> <a href="/1_kings/8-54.htm">Solomon's</a> <a href="/1_kings/8-44.htm">Temple</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_kings/16-27.htm">Achieved</a> <a href="/1_kings/9-15.htm">Build</a> <a href="/1_kings/9-15.htm">Building</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/7-11.htm">Completed</a> <a href="/1_kings/11-34.htm">Delight</a> <a href="/1_kings/10-9.htm">Delighted</a> <a href="/1_kings/9-11.htm">Desire</a> <a href="/1_kings/9-11.htm">Desired</a> <a href="/1_kings/11-37.htm">Desires</a> <a href="/1_kings/12-15.htm">Effected</a> <a href="/1_kings/9-10.htm">End</a> <a href="/1_kings/9-25.htm">Finished</a> <a href="/1_kings/9-3.htm">House</a> <a href="/1_kings/9-10.htm">King's</a> <a href="/1_kings/10-2.htm">Mind</a> <a href="/1_kings/9-10.htm">Palace</a> <a href="/1_kings/12-15.htm">Perform</a> <a href="/1_kings/9-12.htm">Pleased</a> <a href="/1_kings/9-5.htm">Royal</a> <a href="/1_kings/9-2.htm">Solomon</a> <a href="/1_kings/9-15.htm">Solomon's</a> <a href="/1_kings/9-3.htm">Temple</a><div class="vheading2">1 Kings 9</div>1. <a href="/1_kings/9-1.htm">God's covenant in a vision with Solomon</a> 10. <a href="/1_kings/9-10.htm">The mutual presents of Solomon and Hiran</a> 15. <a href="/1_kings/9-15.htm">In Solomon's works the Gentiles were his bondmen, the Israelites servants</a> 24. <a href="/1_kings/9-24.htm">Pharaoh's daughter removes to her house</a> 25. <a href="/1_kings/9-25.htm">Solomon's yearly solemn sacrifices</a> 26. <a href="/1_kings/9-26.htm">His navy fetches gold from Ophir</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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The construction of the temple took seven years (<a href="/1_kings/6-38.htm">1 Kings 6:38</a>) and was a fulfillment of God's promise to David that his son would build a house for God's name (<a href="/2_samuel/7-12.htm">2 Samuel 7:12-13</a>). The temple served as the central place of worship for the Israelites and housed the Ark of the Covenant. It symbolized God's presence among His people and was a place where sacrifices and offerings were made. The temple's completion also signifies a period of peace and prosperity under Solomon's reign, as God had granted him wisdom and wealth to accomplish this task.and the royal palace Solomon's royal palace, also known as the House of the Forest of Lebanon, took thirteen years to complete (<a href="/1_kings/7.htm">1 Kings 7:1</a>). This palace complex included the king's residence, the Hall of Justice, and other administrative buildings. The construction of the palace alongside the temple highlights Solomon's dual role as both a spiritual and political leader. The palace's grandeur reflected Solomon's wealth and the stability of his kingdom. It also served as a symbol of the Davidic dynasty's enduring legacy, as God had promised David that his throne would be established forever (<a href="/2_samuel/7-16.htm">2 Samuel 7:16</a>).and had achieved all that he had desired to do This phrase indicates that Solomon had accomplished his major building projects and other initiatives he set out to complete. Solomon's achievements extended beyond construction; he was known for his wisdom, wealth, and extensive trade networks (<a href="/1_kings/10-23.htm">1 Kings 10:23-29</a>). His reign was marked by peace and prosperity, fulfilling God's promise to give Israel rest from their enemies (<a href="/1_kings/5-4.htm">1 Kings 5:4</a>). However, this phrase also foreshadows the potential for complacency and spiritual decline, as Solomon's later years were marred by idolatry and turning away from God (<a href="/1_kings/11-4.htm">1 Kings 11:4-6</a>). Solomon's accomplishments can be seen as a type of Christ, who is the ultimate builder of God's spiritual house, the Church (<a href="/ephesians/2-19.htm">Ephesians 2:19-22</a>), and who perfectly fulfills all that He sets out to do (<a href="/john/17-4.htm">John 17:4</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/s/solomon.htm">Solomon</a> The son of King David and Bathsheba, Solomon is known for his wisdom, wealth, and building projects, including the Temple in Jerusalem. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_house_of_the_lord.htm">The House of the LORD</a> Refers to the Temple in Jerusalem, a central place of worship for the Israelites, which Solomon built as a permanent dwelling place for the Ark of the Covenant. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_royal_palace.htm">The Royal Palace</a> Solomon's own residence, which he constructed alongside the Temple, showcasing his wealth and the prosperity of Israel during his reign. 4. <a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a> The capital city of Israel, chosen by God as the place for His name to dwell, and the location of both the Temple and the royal palace. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_completion_of_building_projects.htm">The Completion of Building Projects</a> This event marks a significant achievement in Solomon's reign, symbolizing the fulfillment of God's promises to David and the establishment of a central place of worship.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_fulfillment.htm">Faithfulness in Fulfillment</a> Solomon's completion of the Temple and palace demonstrates God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises. Believers can trust that God will fulfill His promises in their lives as well. <a href="/topical/p/prioritizing_god's_house.htm">Prioritizing God's House</a> Solomon prioritized building the Temple before his own palace, illustrating the importance of putting God first in our lives and endeavors. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_leadership.htm">The Role of Leadership</a> Solomon's leadership in completing these projects shows the impact of godly leadership in guiding a nation or community towards fulfilling God's purposes. <a href="/topical/t/the_significance_of_worship.htm">The Significance of Worship</a> The Temple's completion underscores the centrality of worship in the life of God's people, reminding believers to prioritize worship in their own lives. <a href="/topical/t/the_danger_of_complacency.htm">The Danger of Complacency</a> While Solomon achieved great things, later chapters reveal his spiritual decline. This serves as a warning against complacency and the need for continual faithfulness to God.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_kings_9.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Kings 9</a> <a href="/q/how_can_2_chr_8_2_and_1_kgs_9_11-13_align.htm">In 2 Chronicles 8:2, Solomon rebuilds cities given by Hiram, yet 1 Kings 9:11-13 implies those cities were unacceptable to him; how can both accounts be accurate?</a> <a href="/q/solomon's_horse_stalls_count.htm">How many stalls of horses did Solomon have? (1 Kings 4:26 vs. 2 Chronicles 9:25)</a> <a href="/q/do_records_support_solomon's_city_builds.htm">According to 1 Kings 9:15, Solomon used forced labor to build key cities, but do historical or archaeological records support such extensive construction under his reign?</a> <a href="/q/why_did_israel_persist_despite_1_kings_9_6-7.htm">1 Kings 9:6-7 warns that Israel will be cut off for disobedience, yet the nation continued for centuries; how do we address this apparent inconsistency?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_kings/9.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(1) And it came to pass.--The obvious prima facie meaning of this verse would land us in much difficulty. By <a href="/1_kings/6-38.htm" title="And in the eleventh year, in the month Bul, which is the eighth month, was the house finished throughout all the parts thereof, and according to all the fashion of it. So was he seven years in building it.">1Kings 6:38</a>; <a href="/1_kings/7-1.htm" title="But Solomon was building his own house thirteen years, and he finished all his house.">1Kings 7:1</a>, we find that, while the Temple was built in seven years, the erection of the palace and the other buildings occupied thirteen years; and from <a href="/1_kings/5-10.htm" title="So Hiram gave Solomon cedar trees and fir trees according to all his desire.">1Kings 5:10</a> and <a href="/2_chronicles/8-1.htm" title="And it came to pass at the end of twenty years, wherein Solomon had built the house of the LORD, and his own house,">2Chronicles 8:1</a> it appears that these works were successive, and therefore that the completion of the palace could not have taken place till thirteen years after the completion of the Temple. Hence we should have to conclude, either that the dedication was postponed for thirteen years, till all the buildings were finished--which is in itself infinitely improbable, and contradicts the express declaration of Josephus--or that a similar period intervened between Solomon's prayer and the Divine answer to it, which is even more preposterous. The variation in <a href="/2_chronicles/7-11.htm" title="Thus Solomon finished the house of the LORD, and the king's house: and all that came into Solomon's heart to make in the house of the LORD, and in his own house, he prosperously effected.">2Chronicles 7:11</a> probably suggests the true key to the difficulty: viz., that the notice in this verse is merely a summary of the history of 1 Kings 6-8, which records the whole of the building works of Solomon, and is not intended to fix the date of the vision of <a href="/context/1_kings/9-2.htm" title="That the LORD appeared to Solomon the second time, as he had appeared to him at Gibeon.">1Kings 9:2-9</a>. . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_kings/9.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 1. - And it came to pass when Solomon had finished the building of the house of the Lord, and the king's house [<a href="/1_kings/7-1.htm">1 Kings 7:1</a>], and all Solomon's desire which he was pleased to do [By "desire" we are not to understand "pleasure buildings" (cf. vers. 10, 19). The chronicler gives the true meaning: "all that came into Solomon's heart." It is, however, somewhat doubtful what works are comprehended under this term. <a href="/2_chronicles/7-11.htm">2 Chronicles 7:11</a> limits it to the two great erections already described - "all that came into his heart to make in the house of the Lord and in his own house." But it is by no means certain that our author intended the word to be thus restricted; it is quite possible, e.g., that some of the buildings mentioned below (vers. 15-19) are to be included. But another question of much greater importance presents itself here. In the Divine communication of vers. 3-9 there is constant and unmistakeable reference to the prayer of dedication (see especially ver. 3); in fact, this message is the answer to that prayer. It has been held, consequently, that the answer must have followed, if not immediately, yet soon after the petitions were uttered; if so, the dedication must clearly have taken place, not on the completion of the temple (<a href="/1_kings/6-38.htm">1 Kings 6:38</a>), but on the completion of the palace, etc.; in other words, the temple must have been finished fully thirteen years before it was consecrated and occupied. Rawlinson suggests that the delay was perhaps occasioned by the circumstance that the furniture of the temple was not till then ready; but <a href="/1_kings/6-38.htm">1 Kings 6:38</a>, Hebrews, seems to state distinctly that all the vessels and appointments of the sanctuary were finished at the date there given. Reasons have been given elsewhere (see note on 1 Kings 8:1) in support of the position that the dedication possibly have been delayed for so long a period, especially after the strenuous efforts which had been made to hurry on the undertaking. Nor does the text, when carefully examined, really require this hypothesis; indeed, it suggests some reasons for thinking that a considerable period must have intervened between the prayer and the response. For the tone of this response is unmistakeably foreboding, if not minatory. Vers. 6-9 contain a stern warning. But there was nothing, so far as we know, in the attitude of Solomon or of Israel at the time of the dedication to call for any such denunciation. At that time, as the prayer surely proves, Solomon's heart was perfect with the Lord his God. But the response has unmistakeably the appearance of having been elicited by signs of defection. The wide difference, consequently, between the spirit of the prayer and the tone of the answer suggests that some time must have elapsed between them, and so far supports the view that the dedication was not delayed until the palace, etc., was completed. And it is also to be remembered that the prayer of dedication had not been without acknowledgment at the time. The excellent glory which filled and took possession of the house was itself a significant and sufficient response. No voice or vision could have said more plainly, "I have heard thy prayer, I have hallowed this house." But when, some thirteen years later - about the very time, that is, when he was at the height of his prosperity, and when, owing to the completion of his undertakings, we might fear lest his heart should be lifted up with pride - when Solomon and his court began to decline in piety and to go after other gods, then this merciful message opportunely refers him to the prayer which he was in danger of forgetting, and warns him of the consequences of the apostasy to which he was tending.] <a href="/commentaries/1_kings/9-1.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Now וַיְהִי֙ (way·hî) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1961.htm">Strong's 1961: </a> To fall out, come to pass, become, be when Solomon שְׁלֹמֹ֔ה (šə·lō·mōh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8010.htm">Strong's 8010: </a> Solomon -- David's son and successor to his throne had finished כְּכַלּ֣וֹת (kə·ḵal·lō·wṯ) Preposition-k | Verb - Piel - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3615.htm">Strong's 3615: </a> To be complete, at an end, finished, accomplished, or spent building לִבְנ֥וֹת (liḇ·nō·wṯ) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1129.htm">Strong's 1129: </a> To build the house בֵּית־ (bêṯ-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1004.htm">Strong's 1004: </a> A house of the LORD יְהוָ֖ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel and וְאֶת־ (wə·’eṯ-) Conjunctive waw | Direct object marker <a href="/hebrew/strongs_853.htm">Strong's 853: </a> Untranslatable mark of the accusative case the royal הַמֶּ֑לֶךְ (ham·me·leḵ) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> A king palace, בֵּ֣ית (bêṯ) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1004.htm">Strong's 1004: </a> A house and had achieved לַעֲשֽׂוֹת׃ (la·‘ă·śō·wṯ) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6213.htm">Strong's 6213: </a> To do, make all כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> The whole, all, any, every that אֲשֶׁ֥ר (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative <a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that [he] שְׁלֹמֹ֔ה (šə·lō·mōh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8010.htm">Strong's 8010: </a> Solomon -- David's son and successor to his throne had desired חֵ֣שֶׁק (ḥê·šeq) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2837.htm">Strong's 2837: </a> Delight to do, חָפֵ֖ץ (ḥā·p̄êṣ) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2654.htm">Strong's 2654: </a> To incline to, to bend, to be pleased with, desire <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_kings/9-1.htm">1 Kings 9:1 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/1_kings/9-1.htm">1 Kings 9:1 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/1_kings/9-1.htm">1 Kings 9:1 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/1_kings/9-1.htm">1 Kings 9:1 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/1_kings/9-1.htm">1 Kings 9:1 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/1_kings/9-1.htm">1 Kings 9:1 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_kings/9-1.htm">1 Kings 9:1 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_kings/9-1.htm">1 Kings 9:1 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/1_kings/9-1.htm">1 Kings 9:1 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/1_kings/9-1.htm">1 Kings 9:1 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/1_kings/9-1.htm">OT History: 1 Kings 9:1 It happened when Solomon had finished (1Ki iKi i Ki 1 Kg 1kg) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_kings/8-66.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Kings 8:66"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Kings 8:66" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_kings/9-2.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Kings 9:2"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Kings 9:2" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>