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.
It happened in the 480th year after the Israelites had left Egypt, during the fourth year of Solomon's rule over Israel, in the month of Zif (which is the second month), that he began to build the temple for the LORD.
This verse marks the historic moment when King Solomon began building God's temple, exactly 480 years after the Israelites escaped from Egypt.
📚 Historical Context
This verse records the start of the construction of the First Temple in Jerusalem, a pivotal moment in Israel's history as it fulfilled God's promise to King David to establish a permanent dwelling for His presence. It is set during the prosperous reign of Solomon, David's son, approximately 480 years after the Exodus from Egypt, which highlights the passage of time and the faithfulness of God's covenant. The mention of the month Zif (or Iyar) reflects the ancient Hebrew calendar and the careful timing chosen for this sacred project.
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