Saul Weinreb - Let the Prophets Speak

Kings 1:8b - A House of Prayer

Solomon presents the purpose of the Temple as a house of prayer for all nations.  A place to repent, a place to seek justice, a place to pray.

Kings 1:8a - Solomon Brings the Ark Into the Temple

The final act necessary in the building of the Temple is complete when the ark is placed in the Holy of Holies. Solomon begins his dedicatory address to the people on this auspicious occasion.

Kings 1:7b - Hiram Builds the ”Sea of Solomon” and more

Hiram builds the "Sea of Solomon", the lavers and their stands, and the all Temple vessels are complete.

Kings 1:7a - Solomon’s Palace and the Two Grand Pillars

Solomon's royal complex is built, along with a spectacular "house of the Lebanon forest".  We also read of the great bronze worker, Hiram of Tyre and the two magnificent columns he built.

Kings 1:6b - The Grandeur and Beauty of the Temple Interior

We read of the construction of the Cherubs, and carvings and incredible beauty and detail of the Temple interior.

Kings 1:6a - Solomon Builds the Temple

The culmination of the process of the exodus from Egypt, receiving the Torah at Sinai, and entering the land of Israel reaches its apex.  But an ominous warning from God tells of the future.

Kings 1:5b - Solomon and Hiram Sign a Treaty

Solomon signs a treaty with Hiram the King of Tyre, and the work of chopping wood and hewing stone for the Temple begins.

Kings 1:5a - Solomon’s Wisdom

As the nation under Solomon enjoys prosperity, Solomon turns to science, art and wisdom.  The world flocks to Solomon's kingdom to learn and study.

Kings 1:4 - Solomon’s Prosperous Reign

Solomon sets up an efficient system of governance, appoints officials, and the land is prosperous and united.

Kings 1:3b - Cut the Child in Two?

When confronted with a seemingly unresolvable dilemma, King Solomon finds a way to a just resolution by listening to the cries of two women.