The Temple

The Temple

PlaceOld Testament & New Testament
31.7781°N, 35.2353°E View on Map

The Temple in Jerusalem was the permanent house of worship built by Solomon on Mount Moriah. Destroyed by Babylon, it was rebuilt by Zerubbabel and later greatly expanded by Herod. Jesus taught in the Temple courts, cleared it of merchants, and predicted its destruction, which occurred in 70 AD.

Historical Timeline

United Monarchyc. 966-959 BC

Solomon builds the First Temple

1KI 6:1-38
Exile586 BC

Nebuchadnezzar destroys the First Temple

2KI 25:8-9
Post-Exilic516 BC

Second Temple completed under Zerubbabel

EZR 6:15
New Testamentc. 20 BC - AD 64

Herod expands and beautifies the Second Temple

JHN 2:20
New TestamentAD 70

Romans destroy the Second Temple

MAT 24:1-2

Notable Characters

Solomon
SolomonBuilder of the First Temple
Jesus Christ
Jesus ChristThe true temple who would be destroyed and raised in three days

Related Locations

Jerusalem
Jerusalem

The temple was located in Jerusalem on Mount Moriah

Mount Moriah
Mount Moriah

Site where Abraham offered Isaac and Solomon built the temple

Key Verses

1 Kings 6:1-382 Chronicles 7:1-3Matthew 21:12-13Mark 13:1-2

Frequently Asked Questions

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