In the month Ziv of the fourth year of Solomon’s reign the foundation was laid for the Lord’s temple.

In the eleventh year, in the month Bul (the eighth month) the temple was completed in accordance with all its specifications and blueprints. It took seven years to build.

All the men of Israel assembled before King Solomon during the festival in the month Ethanim (the seventh month).

Next I eradicated the three shepherds in one month, for I ran out of patience with them and, indeed, they detested me as well.