2. Solomon began building the temple on the second day of the second month. It was in the fourth year of his rule.
3. Solomon laid the foundation for God's temple. It was 90 feet long and 30 feet wide. Solomon's men followed the standard measure that was used at that time.
4. The porch in front of the temple was 30 feet across and 30 feet high. Solomon covered the inside of the temple with pure gold.
5. He covered the inside of the main hall with pine boards. Then he covered the boards with fine gold. He decorated the hall with palm tree patterns and chain patterns.
6. He decorated the temple with valuable jewels. The gold he used came from Parvaim.
7. He covered the ceiling beams, doorframes, walls and doors of the temple with gold. He carved cherubim on the walls.
8. He built the Most Holy Room. It was as long as the temple was wide. It was 30 feet long and 30 feet wide. He covered the inside of the Most Holy Room with 23 tons of fine gold.