Prophet Pearls #19 -Terumah-1 Kings 5:26-6:13 (5:12-6:13 in English bibles)

About this episode

This episode discusses the Haftorah reading from 1 Kings 5:26–6:13, focusing on King Solomon's temple construction and God's promises to Israel.

This week’s Prophet reading—traditionally called the Haftorah—is 1 Kings 5:26–6:13 (5:12–6:13 in English). It accompanies the Torah portion Terumah (Exodus 25:1–27:19). This Haftorah provides an overview of King Solomon’s construction of the temple in Jerusalem. God promises Solomon that if he faithfully keeps the divine statutes and commandments God will fulfill all the promises made to David and will dwell among his people Israel. This passage also includes a vital detail of biblical chrono...

People in this episode

Hosts: Keith Johnson, Nehemia Gordon

Topics covered

• Prophet reading
• Haftorah
• King Solomon
• temple construction
• divine promises
• biblical chronology

Keywords

• Prophet Pearls
• Haftorah
• 1 Kings
• Solomon
• temple
• divine commandments
• Exodus
• Terumah

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: 1 Kings, Exodus

Places: Jerusalem, Israel

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