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Solomon began building the temple on the second day of the second month. It was in the fourth year of his rule.
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Solomon laid the foundation for God's temple. It was 90 feet long and 30 feet wide. Solomon's men followed the standard measure that was used at that time.
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The porch in front of the temple was 30 feet across and 30 feet high. Solomon covered the inside of the temple with pure gold.
5
He covered the inside of the main hall with pine boards. Then he covered the boards with fine gold. He decorated the hall with palm tree patterns and chain patterns.
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He decorated the temple with valuable jewels. The gold he used came from Parvaim.