Free printable Bible coloring page

Workers Prepare the Foundation Stones

1 Kings 5:1–6:38

The Big Idea

Preparing the temple required careful work with stone and timber.

The Bible Story

Solomon Builds the Temple

Solomon ordered large worked stones for the temple’s foundation. His builders, Hiram’s builders, and the Gebalites prepared stone and timber. These verses show the preparation behind the building described in the following chapter.

Look closely

What children can notice

Solomon ordered large worked stones for the temple’s foundation. His builders, Hiram’s builders, and the Gebalites prepared stone and timber. These verses show the preparation behind the building described in the following chapter.

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  • What does the Bible passage tell us that a picture cannot show?

For families, church, and class

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Read 1 Kings 5:17–18 together before coloring. Which materials did the builders prepare?

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