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Dedication Ceremony
Temple Construction
Temple Rules/Etiquette
Solomon's Palace
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Who did Solomon dedicate the temple to?
The Lord. He gave a speech and prayed.
100
Who began the construction of the temple
Solomon
100
What was tied around the waist of the High priest when he went into the Holy of Holies?
A Rope. It was used in the event that the priest was to die and they had to retrieve him.
100
Who constructed this palace?
Solomon... Duh
200
Was the dedication of the Temple a very serious and stoic event or was it a happy and joyous event.
Trick question, it was both. It was almost like a wedding in the sense that it was a serious event and a celebration at the same time.
200
One of the most common woods used in the construction of the temple.
Cedar. It was a very common wood in that area at the time. The modern day country of Lebanon was a main source of the wood.
200
How many times a year did the high priest go into the Holy of Holies?
Once. He was the only one allowed to enter into the Holy of Holies.
200
How long did it take Solomon to build the temple.
Thirteen years. (it was a big house)
300
How many animals were sacrificed during the ceremony?
There were so many animals sacrificed that they could not be counted.
300
What was not allowed to be used or heard during the construction of the Temple
A hammer, axe, or any tool of iron. It was so to not disturb the quiet that was within the temple.
300
What was the purpose of Sacrifices? Be specific.
They were to atone for the sins of the people in the same way that Jesus sacrificed for us.
300
How many Houses did Solomon actually build?
Two. He also built one for pharaoh's daughter who he had taken in marriage. However this one was not as big.
400
How long did the feast last at the dedication of the Temple?
7 Days. (like most of the other numbers in the Bible)
400
How many Pillars of bronze were made for the temple?
Two pillars were made for the temple. They were on either side of the entrance.
400
What were the priests required to wear when they were in the temple?
They were required to wear all white robes.
400
The palace took ___ times longer to build than the Temple in Jerusalem.
It took almost two times longer to build.
500
What was Solomon's prayer called? (hint: its in the title)
Prayer Of Dedication
500
How oxen and sheep were sacrificed in the building of the temple?
22,000 Oxen and 120,000 Sheep. Solomon Sacrificed them all himself.
500
What were the High priests required to wear when they entered the Holy of Holies?
They were required to wear white robes.
500
What was the main function of solomon's temple?
It housed his many wives and children.