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He had spent seven years building it. <a href="/nlt/1_kings/6.htm">New Living Translation</a> The entire building was completed in every detail by midautumn, in the month of Bul, during the eleventh year of his reign. So it took seven years to build the Temple. <a href="/esv/1_kings/6.htm">English Standard Version</a> And in the eleventh year, in the month of Bul, which is the eighth month, the house was finished in all its parts, and according to all its specifications. He was seven years in building it. <a href="/bsb/1_kings/6.htm">Berean Standard Bible</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="/kjv/1_kings/6.htm">King James Bible</a> 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. <a href="/nkjv/1_kings/6.htm">New King James Version</a> And in the eleventh year, in the month of Bul, which is the eighth month, the house was finished in all its details and according to all its plans. So he was seven years in building it. <a href="/nasb_/1_kings/6.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And in the eleventh year, in the month of Bul, that is, the eighth month, the house was finished in all its parts and in accordance with all its plans. So he was seven years in building it. <a href="/nasb/1_kings/6.htm">NASB 1995</a> In the eleventh year, in the month of Bul, which is the eighth month, the house was finished throughout all its parts and according to all its plans. So he was seven years in building it. <a href="/nasb77/1_kings/6.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And in the eleventh year, in the month of Bul, which is the eighth month, the house was finished throughout all its parts and according to all its plans. So he was seven years in building it. <a href="/lsb/1_kings/6.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Now in the eleventh year, in the month of Bul, which is the eighth month, the house was completed throughout all its parts and according to all its plans. So he built it in seven years. <a href="/amp/1_kings/6.htm">Amplified Bible</a> In the eleventh year [of King Solomon’s reign] in the month of Bul (October-November), that is, the eighth month, the house was finished throughout all its parts and in accordance with all its specifications. So he built it in seven years. <a href="/csb/1_kings/6.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> In his eleventh year in the month of Bul, which is the eighth month, the temple was completed in every detail and according to every specification. So he built it in seven years. <a href="/hcsb/1_kings/6.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> In his eleventh year in the eighth month, in the month of Bul, the temple was completed in every detail and according to every specification. So he built it in seven years. <a href="/asv/1_kings/6.htm">American Standard Version</a> 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. <a href="/cev/1_kings/6.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Seven years later the workers finished building it during Bul, the eighth month of the year. It was built exactly as it had been planned. <a href="/erv/1_kings/6.htm">English Revised Version</a> 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. <a href="/gwt/1_kings/6.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> In the month of Bul (the eighth month) of the eleventh year [of his reign], the temple was finished according to all its plans and specifications. He spent seven years building it. <a href="/gnt/1_kings/6.htm">Good News Translation</a> In the eighth month, the month of Bul, in the eleventh year of Solomon's reign, the Temple was completely finished exactly as it had been planned. It had taken Solomon seven years to build it. <a href="/isv/1_kings/6.htm">International Standard Version</a> and the Temple was completely finished according to its plans and specifications in the eighth month of the eleventh year of Solomon's reign, that is, during the month of Bul. It took about seven years to build. <a href="/msb/1_kings/6.htm">Majority Standard Bible</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="/net/1_kings/6.htm">NET Bible</a> In the eleventh year, in the month Bul (the eighth month) the temple was completed in accordance with all its specifications and blueprints. It took seven years to build. <a href="/nheb/1_kings/6.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> In the eleventh year, in the month Bul, which is the eighth month, was the house finished throughout all its parts, and according to all its fashion. So was he seven years in building it. <a href="/wbt/1_kings/6.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And in the eleventh year, in the month Bul (which is the eighth month) was the house finished throughout all its parts, and according to all the fashion of it. So was he seven years in building it. <a href="/web/1_kings/6.htm">World English Bible</a> In the eleventh year, in the month Bul, which is the eighth month, the house was finished throughout all its parts and according to all its specifications. So he spent seven years building it. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_kings/6.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and in the eleventh year, in the month of Bul (the eighth month), the house has been finished in all its matters, and in all its ordinances, and he builds it [in] seven years. <a href="/ylt/1_kings/6.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and in the eleventh year, in the month Bul -- that is the eighth month -- hath the house been finished in all its matters, and in all its ordinances, and he buildeth it seven years. <a href="/slt/1_kings/6.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And in the eleventh year in the month of rain (this the eighth month) was the house finished to all its words and according to all its judgment And he will build it seven years.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_kings/6.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And in the eleventh year in the month Bul (which is the eighth month) the house was finished in all the works thereof, and in all the appurtenances thereof: and he was seven years in building it. <a href="/cpdv/1_kings/6.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And in the eleventh year, in the month Bul, which is the eighth month, the house was perfected in all its works and in all its equipment. And he built it for seven years. <a href="/nabre/1_kings/6.htm">New American Bible</a> and it was finished, in all particulars, exactly according to plan, in the month of Bul, the eighth month, in the eleventh year. Thus Solomon built it in seven years. <a href="/nrsvce/1_kings/6.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> In the eleventh year, in the month of Bul, which is the eighth month, the house was finished in all its parts, and according to all its specifications. He was seven years in building it.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_kings/6.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And in the eleventh year, in the month Tishrin, which is the eighth month, was the house finished throughout all its parts, and according to all the fashion of it. So he was seven years in building it. <a href="/hpbt/1_kings/6.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And in year eleven in the month Teshrithe latter half, which is the eighth month, he finished the house with all its possessions and with all its works, and he built it in seven years. <div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/1_kings/6.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> 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. <a href="/parallel/1_kings/6-38.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=2290" 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/6.htm">The Courtyard</a> …37The foundation of the house of the LORD was laid in the fourth year of Solomon’s reign, in the month of Ziv. 38<a href="/hebrew/259.htm" title="259: hā·’a·ḥaṯ (Art:: Number-fsc) -- One. A numeral from 'achad; properly, united, i.e. One; or first.">In his eleventh</a> <a href="/hebrew/6240.htm" title="6240: ‘eś·rêh (Number-fs) -- Ten. For eser; ten, i.e. -teen; also -teenth."></a> <a href="/hebrew/8141.htm" title="8141: ū·ḇaš·šā·nāh (Conj-w, Prep-b, Art:: N-fs) -- A year. (in plura or shanah; from shanah; a year.">year</a> <a href="/hebrew/8066.htm" title="8066: haš·šə·mî·nî (Art:: Number-oms) -- Eighth (an ord. number). From shmoneh; eight.">and eighth</a> <a href="/hebrew/2320.htm" title="2320: ha·ḥō·ḏeš (Art:: N-ms) -- New moon, a month. From chadash; the new moon; by implication, a month.">month,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3391.htm" title="3391: bə·ye·raḥ (Prep-b:: N-msc) -- Month. From a unused root of uncertain signification; a lunation, i.e. Month.">the month</a> <a href="/hebrew/945.htm" title="945: būl (N-proper-fs) -- The eighth month of the Jewish calendar. The same as buwl; Bul, the eighth Hebrew month.">of Bul,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1931.htm" title="1931: hū (Pro-3ms) -- He, she, it. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/1004.htm" title="1004: hab·ba·yiṯ (Art:: N-ms) -- A house. Probably from banah abbreviated; a house.">the temple</a> <a href="/hebrew/3615.htm" title="3615: kā·lāh (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To be complete, at an end, finished, accomplished, or spent. A primitive root; to end, whether intransitive or transitived.">was finished</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: ū·lə·ḵāl- (Conj-w, Prep-l:: N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">in every</a> <a href="/hebrew/1697.htm" title="1697: də·ḇā·rāw (N-mpc:: 3ms) -- Speech, word. From dabar; a word; by implication, a matter or thing; adverbially, a cause.">detail</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: lə·ḵāl (Prep-l:: N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">and according to every</a> <a href="/hebrew/4941.htm" title="4941: miš·på̄·ṭō (N-mpc:: 3ms) -- Judgment. ">specification.</a> <a href="/hebrew/1129.htm" title="1129: way·yiḇ·nê·hū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms:: 3ms) -- To build. A primitive root; to build.">So he built the temple</a> <a href="/hebrew/7651.htm" title="7651: še·ḇa‘ (Number-fs) -- Or shibrah; from shaba'; a primitive cardinal number; seven; also seven times; by implication, a week; by extension, an indefinite number.">in seven</a> <a href="/hebrew/8141.htm" title="8141: šā·nîm (N-fp) -- A year. (in plura or shanah; from shanah; a year.">years.</a> <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/3-1.htm">2 Chronicles 3:1-2</a> Then Solomon began to build the house of the LORD in Jerusalem on Mount Moriah, where the LORD had appeared to his father David. This was the place that David had prepared on the threshing floor of Ornan the Jebusite. / Solomon began construction on the second day of the second month in the fourth year of his reign. <a href="/2_chronicles/8-1.htm">2 Chronicles 8:1</a> Now at the end of the twenty years during which Solomon had built the house of the LORD and his own palace, <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="/1_kings/9-10.htm">1 Kings 9:10</a> Now at the end of the twenty years during which Solomon built these two houses, the house of the LORD and the royal palace, <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_kings/8-2.htm">1 Kings 8:2</a> And all the men of Israel came together to King Solomon at the feast in the seventh month, the month of Ethanim. <a href="/1_kings/5-18.htm">1 Kings 5:18</a> So Solomon’s and Hiram’s builders, along with the Gebalites, quarried the stone and prepared the timber and stone for the construction of the temple. <a href="/1_kings/9-3.htm">1 Kings 9:3</a> And the LORD said to him: “I have heard your prayer and petition before Me. I have consecrated this temple, which you have built, by putting My Name there forever; My eyes and My heart will be there for all time. <a href="/1_chronicles/22-10.htm">1 Chronicles 22:10</a> He is the one who will build a house for My Name. He will be My son, and I will be his Father. And I will establish the throne of his kingdom over Israel forever.’ <a href="/1_chronicles/28-10.htm">1 Chronicles 28:10</a> Consider now that the LORD has chosen you to build a house for the sanctuary. Be strong and do it.” <a href="/2_chronicles/2-1.htm">2 Chronicles 2:1</a> Now Solomon purposed to build a house for the Name of the LORD and a royal palace for himself. <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="/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="/john/2-20.htm">John 2:20</a> “This temple took forty-six years to build,” the Jews replied, “and You are going to raise it up in three days?” <a href="/acts/7-47.htm">Acts 7:47</a> But it was Solomon who built the house for Him.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>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.finished<a href="/ezra/6-14.htm">Ezra 6:14,15</a> And the elders of the Jews builded, and they prospered through the prophesying of Haggai the prophet and Zechariah the son of Iddo. And they builded, and finished it, according to the commandment of the God of Israel, and according to the commandment of Cyrus, and Darius, and Artaxerxes king of Persia… <a href="/zechariah/4-9.htm">Zechariah 4:9</a> The hands of Zerubbabel have laid the foundation of this house; his hands shall also finish it; and thou shalt know that the LORD of hosts hath sent me unto you.<a href="/zechariah/6-13.htm">Zechariah 6:13-15</a> Even he shall build the temple of the LORD; and he shall bear the glory, and shall sit and rule upon his throne; and he shall be a priest upon his throne: and the counsel of peace shall be between them both… throughout, etc.seven years<a href="/1_kings/6-1.htm">1 Kings 6:1,9</a> 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… <a href="/1_kings/7-1.htm">1 Kings 7:1</a> But Solomon was building his own house thirteen years, and he finished all his house.<a href="/ezra/3-8.htm">Ezra 3:8-13</a> Now in the second year of their coming unto the house of God at Jerusalem, in the second month, began Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, and Jeshua the son of Jozadak, and the remnant of their brethren the priests and the Levites, and all they that were come out of the captivity unto Jerusalem; 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Solomon began his reign around 970 BC, so the eleventh year would be approximately 959 BC. This timing is significant as it marks the completion of a major project that began in the fourth year of his reign, demonstrating Solomon's commitment to fulfilling his father David's vision for a permanent dwelling place for the Ark of the Covenant.in the month of Bul, the eighth month The month of Bul corresponds to the modern October-November timeframe. This was a time after the harvest, which may have allowed for more resources and labor to be available for the completion of the temple. The use of the Hebrew calendar highlights the cultural context of the Israelites and their agricultural cycles.the temple was finished in every detail and according to every specification This emphasizes the precision and care taken in the construction of the temple. The specifications were given by God to David, as recorded in <a href="/1_chronicles/28-11.htm">1 Chronicles 28:11-19</a>, and Solomon followed these divine instructions meticulously. This reflects the importance of obedience to God's commands and the desire to honor Him with excellence.So he built the temple in seven years The construction of the temple took seven years, a number often associated with completion and perfection in the Bible. This period of construction signifies the fulfillment of God's promise to David that his son would build a house for the Lord (<a href="/2_samuel/7-12.htm">2 Samuel 7:12-13</a>). The temple itself is a type of Christ, as it was the dwelling place of God's presence among His people, foreshadowing Jesus, who is Immanuel, "God with us" (<a href="/matthew/1-23.htm">Matthew 1:23</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/s/solomon.htm">Solomon</a> The king of Israel who was responsible for building the temple. His reign is marked by wisdom and prosperity, and the construction of the temple is one of his most significant achievements. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_temple.htm">The Temple</a> The holy place built in Jerusalem as a dwelling place for the presence of God among His people. It was a central place of worship and sacrifice for the Israelites. 3. <a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a> The city where the temple was constructed, serving as the political and spiritual center of Israel. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_month_of_bul.htm">The Month of Bul</a> The eighth month of the Hebrew calendar, corresponding to October-November in the Gregorian calendar. It marks the completion of the temple. 5. <a href="/topical/s/seven_years.htm">Seven Years</a> The period it took to complete the temple, symbolizing divine perfection and completion in biblical numerology.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_obedience.htm">The Importance of Obedience</a> Solomon followed the detailed instructions for the temple's construction, demonstrating the importance of obedience to God's commands in our lives. <a href="/topical/g/god's_timing.htm">God's Timing</a> The completion of the temple in seven years reminds us that God's timing is perfect, and we should trust His process in our own lives. <a href="/topical/t/the_significance_of_worship.htm">The Significance of Worship</a> The temple was central to Israel's worship, reminding us of the importance of prioritizing worship in our own lives. <a href="/topical/s/spiritual_construction.htm">Spiritual Construction</a> Just as Solomon built the temple, we are called to build our spiritual lives, ensuring that they are in accordance with God's specifications. <a href="/topical/s/symbolism_of_completion.htm">Symbolism of Completion</a> The completion of the temple signifies the fulfillment of God's promises, encouraging us to trust in His faithfulness.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_kings_6.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Kings 6</a> <a href="/q/why_differ_solomon's_temple_styles.htm">Why do biblical descriptions of Solomon's temple differ from contemporary architectural styles?</a> <a href="/q/how_did_david_visit_the_'lord's_house'.htm">Psalm 122:1: How could David have gone to the “house of the LORD” if the temple was built later under Solomon? </a> <a href="/q/solomon's_life__key_events,_lessons.htm">What are the key events and lessons from Solomon's life?</a> <a href="/q/is_1_kings_6_1's_480_years_reliable.htm">How reliable is the 480-year timeline in 1 Kings 6:1 when it conflicts with other Old Testament chronologies?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_kings/6.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(38) Bul (the month of "rain") to about November. The whole time occupied was, therefore, seven years and a half.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_kings/6.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 38. - And in the eleventh year, in the month Bul [בּוּל = rain. Hence Bul would be the month of rain (Gesen.) Keil understands it to signify produce (prowntus), and sees in it the month of fruits. It extended from the November to the December full moon], which is the eighth month, was the house finished throughout all the parts thereof [Heb. דִּבָרָיו], and according to all the fashion of it [Heb. מִשְׁפָטָיו]. So was he seven years in building it. [As Bul was the eighth month, and Zif the second, the house was precisely seven and a half years in building - a short period, if we consider the magnitude of the undertaking, but long enough, if we remember the enormous number of hands employed upon it, the preparations made by David, and the modest dimensions of the edifice (ver. 2). The commentators all cite Pliny's statement that all Asia was building the temple of Diana at Ephesus 200 years, but the cases are not at all parallel. We learn from <a href="/2_chronicles/3-2.htm">2 Chronicles 3:2</a>, that it was on the second day of the month that the building was commenced. Bishop Wordsworth, who assigns seven years and seven months as the time occupied in this work, sees in this hebdomatie period an analogy to the seven days of the creation.] <a href="/commentaries/1_kings/6-38.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>In his eleventh הָאַחַ֨ת (hā·’a·ḥaṯ) Article | Number - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_259.htm">Strong's 259: </a> United, one, first year וּבַשָּׁנָה֩ (ū·ḇaš·šā·nāh) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b, Article | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8141.htm">Strong's 8141: </a> A year and eighth הַשְּׁמִינִ֔י (haš·šə·mî·nî) Article | Number - ordinal masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8066.htm">Strong's 8066: </a> Eighth (an ordinal number) month, הַחֹ֣דֶשׁ (ha·ḥō·ḏeš) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2320.htm">Strong's 2320: </a> The new moon, a month the month בְּיֶ֣רַח (bə·ye·raḥ) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3391.htm">Strong's 3391: </a> A lunation, month of Bul, בּ֗וּל (būl) Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_945.htm">Strong's 945: </a> The eighth month of the Jewish calendar the temple הַבַּ֔יִת (hab·ba·yiṯ) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1004.htm">Strong's 1004: </a> A house was finished כָּלָ֣ה (kā·lāh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3615.htm">Strong's 3615: </a> To be complete, at an end, finished, accomplished, or spent in every וּלְכָל־ (ū·lə·ḵāl-) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> The whole, all, any, every detail דְּבָרָ֖יו (də·ḇā·rāw) Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1697.htm">Strong's 1697: </a> A word, a matter, thing, a cause and according to every לְכָל־ (lə·ḵāl) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> The whole, all, any, every specification. מִשְׁפָּטָ֑יו (miš·pā·ṭāw) Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4941.htm">Strong's 4941: </a> A verdict, a sentence, formal decree, divine law, penalty, justice, privilege, style So he built [the temple] וַיִּבְנֵ֖הוּ (way·yiḇ·nê·hū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1129.htm">Strong's 1129: </a> To build in seven שֶׁ֥בַע (še·ḇa‘) Number - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7651.htm">Strong's 7651: </a> Seven, seven times, a week, an indefinite number years. שָׁנִֽים׃ (šā·nîm) Noun - feminine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8141.htm">Strong's 8141: </a> A year <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_kings/6-38.htm">1 Kings 6:38 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/1_kings/6-38.htm">1 Kings 6:38 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/1_kings/6-38.htm">1 Kings 6:38 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/1_kings/6-38.htm">1 Kings 6:38 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/1_kings/6-38.htm">1 Kings 6:38 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/1_kings/6-38.htm">1 Kings 6:38 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_kings/6-38.htm">1 Kings 6:38 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_kings/6-38.htm">1 Kings 6:38 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/1_kings/6-38.htm">1 Kings 6:38 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/1_kings/6-38.htm">1 Kings 6:38 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/1_kings/6-38.htm">OT History: 1 Kings 6:38 In the eleventh year in the month (1Ki iKi i Ki 1 Kg 1kg) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_kings/6-37.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Kings 6:37"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Kings 6:37" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_kings/7-1.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Kings 7:1"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Kings 7:1" /></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>