Solomon's Temple begun
The first Temple rises in Jerusalem.
The facts
| Dates | 1012 BC |
|---|---|
| Scripture | 1 Kings 6:1 |
| Era | United Monarchy |
| Source | Chart + scripture |
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Solomon's Temple begun falls 2992 years out from Creation at the centre, inside the United Monarchy arc. On the printed chart you can put a finger here and read straight outward to see what the rest of the world was doing in the same moment.
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Who else was alive
Establishment of the Kingdom of Israel1040 BCThe anointing of David as king by the Prophet Samuel1025 BCDavid defeats Goliath1020 BCSolomon1015 BC – 975 BCII Chr. 3: 1-2 Solomon builds and dedicates the temple1011 BCThe reign of King David in Israel1010 BC – 970 BCThe establishment of Jerusalem as the capital of the Kingdom of Israel…1003 BCMound builers in Illinois1000 BC
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