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The dimensions, details, and design of Solomon's temple are found in multiple passages of Scripture, especially 2 Samuel, 1 Kings, 2 Chronicles, Jeremiah, and Ezekiel. The diagrams and models below have been made possible by the thorough research and analysis presented by L. Leroy Neff in his paper God's Temple in Prophecy, first published by Ambassador College in 1961.
Dimensions in Cubits:
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Altar of burnt offering: 20W x 20L x 10H
Bronze lavers: 4H; held 40 baths Laver carts: 4W x 4L x 3H Bronze Sea: 10D x 5H x 30C Outer Court: Not given Inner Court: Not given Pillars Jachin & Boaz: 12C x 18H Pillar capitals: 3H, 5H |
Vestibule: 10L x 20W x 120H
Holy Place: 20W x 40L x 30H Holy of Holies: 20W x 20L x 20H Two Cherubim: 10H each; 20W total wingspan 33 bottom wall chambers: 5W x 4L x 5H each 33 middle wall chambers: 6W x 4L x 5H each 33 top wall chambers: 7W x 4L x 5H each |
BELOW: Slide show of Solomon's temple complex, the Holy Place, and the Holy of Holies. Click on the arrows to navigate through the pictures. To view full size, just click on a photo.
It must be noted that these pictures can scarcely do justice to the magnificence of Solomon's temple, as the interior was adorned with a multitude of fine carvings and gemstones, none of which we have attempted to reproduce. Yet even Solomon's temple, in all its glory, pales in comparison to the heavenly!
It must be noted that these pictures can scarcely do justice to the magnificence of Solomon's temple, as the interior was adorned with a multitude of fine carvings and gemstones, none of which we have attempted to reproduce. Yet even Solomon's temple, in all its glory, pales in comparison to the heavenly!
BELOW: Full 360-degree view standing between the altar and the temple porch.
Note the altar of burnt offering, the ten lavers on their carts, the Bronze Sea, and the two pillars before the temple. The Bronze Sea was for the priests to wash their hands and feet, and the ten lavers to wash the sacrifices.
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Note the altar of burnt offering, the ten lavers on their carts, the Bronze Sea, and the two pillars before the temple. The Bronze Sea was for the priests to wash their hands and feet, and the ten lavers to wash the sacrifices.
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BELOW: Full 360-degree view standing inside the vestibule or porch.
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To view full screen, click on "Open New VR Tab."
BELOW: Full 360-degree view standing inside the Holy Place.
There were 10 lampstands and 10 tables of showbread, 5 on each side. The altar of incense is before the veil to the Holy of Holies.
Between the Holy Place and the Holy of Holies was a veil, three chains, and folding doors. The doors were probably left open during the daylight hours, like the doors at the entrance to the Holy Place.
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There were 10 lampstands and 10 tables of showbread, 5 on each side. The altar of incense is before the veil to the Holy of Holies.
Between the Holy Place and the Holy of Holies was a veil, three chains, and folding doors. The doors were probably left open during the daylight hours, like the doors at the entrance to the Holy Place.
To view full screen, click on "Open New VR Tab."
BELOW: Full 360-degree view within the entrance to the wall chambers on the southwest of the temple.
There were three stories of wall chambers, 33 per story, around the back and both sides of the temple. One ascended from one story to the next by climbing a spiraling staircase.
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There were three stories of wall chambers, 33 per story, around the back and both sides of the temple. One ascended from one story to the next by climbing a spiraling staircase.
To view full screen, click on "Open New VR Tab."