Discovery Box1 Kings 6:1 
Context6:1 In the four hundred and eightieth year after the Israelites left Egypt, in the fourth year of Solomon’s reign over Israel, during the month Ziv 1 (the second month), he began building the Lord’s temple.
1 Kings 6:37-38
Context6:37 In the month Ziv 2 of the fourth year of Solomon’s reign 3 the foundation was laid for the Lord’s temple. 6:38 In the eleventh year, in the month Bul 4 (the eighth month) the temple was completed in accordance with all its specifications and blueprints. It took seven years to build. 5
1 sn During the month Ziv. This would be April-May, 966
2 sn In the month Ziv. This would be April-May, 966
3 tn The words “of Solomon’s reign” are added for clarification. See v. 1.
4 sn In the month Bul. This would be October-November 959
5 tn Heb “he built it in seven years.”
