The Science in the Bible

Entry 12 · Section 2: Build

Solomon's Temple and Palace

Solomon coordinates quarrymen, carriers, cedar workers, and supervisors across a large Jerusalem building program.

Scripture: 1 Kgs 5:13–7:51; 2 Chr 2–4

ArchitectureCivil Eng.Logistics

High-oblique reconstruction of Solomon’s Temple and palace complex in Jerusalem. Relative placement and architectural details are illustrative rather than a surveyed site plan.
High-oblique reconstruction of Solomon’s Temple and palace complex in Jerusalem. Relative placement and architectural details are illustrative rather than a surveyed site plan.

The question

What workforce and person-time are implied by the Temple's seven years and the palace complex's 13 years?

Why it matters

David prepared substantial resources, Solomon added more, and most of the recorded workforce labored in quarrying and transport rather than final assembly.

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