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Solomon Builds the Temple Word Search (Easy, Medium and Hard)

Free printable Solomon Builds the Temple word search in three levels, from 6 big words across and down to 16 words in every direction. Answer keys included.

Preschool–Grade 5 · Medium

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Ages: Preschool (3–5), Early Elementary (K–2), Upper Elementary (3–5)
Difficulty: Medium
Time: 10 minutes
Scripture: 1 Kings 6; 8:1–11
Bible story: Solomon Builds the Temple

Use this word search after you teach Solomon Builds the Temple (1 Kings 6; 8:1–11).

The story: In the fourth year of his reign, king Solomon began to build the house of the LORD of stone made ready before it was brought, "so that there was neither hammer nor axe nor any tool of iron heard in the house, while it was in building." He lined it with boards of cedar, overlaid it within with pure gold, and was seven years in building it. Then the priests brought the ark of the covenant into the most holy place, under the wings of the cherubims, and "the glory of the LORD had filled the house of the LORD."

Talk about it: Big idea: God keeps His word to those who walk with Him, Giving God our best. Which word from the puzzle reminds you most of the story?

Three levels: easy (ages 4–6) has 6 big words that go only across and down; medium (grades K–2) has 10 words that also go diagonally; hard (grades 3–5) has 16 words that go every direction, even backwards. Each downloads with or without an answer key.

The Bible story

In the fourth year of his reign, king Solomon began to build the house of the LORD of stone made ready before it was brought, "so that there was neither hammer nor axe nor any tool of iron heard in the house, while it was in building." He lined it with boards of cedar, overlaid it within with pure gold, and was seven years in building it. Then the priests brought the ark of the covenant into the most holy place, under the wings of the cherubims, and "the glory of the LORD had filled the house of the LORD." Read the whole story in 1 Kings 6; 8:1–11 (KJV).

Memory verse: "And I will dwell among the children of Israel, and will not forsake my people Israel." (1 Kings 6:13, KJV). It is printed on every level.

Words to find

Easy (ages 4–6, 6 words): Solomon, Temple, Cedar, Gold, Ark and Cloud.
Medium (grades K–2, 10 words): Solomon, Temple, Cedar, Gold, Cherubims, Ark, Covenant, Priests, Cloud and Glory.
Hard (grades 3–5, 16 words): Solomon, Temple, Cedar, Gold, Cherubims, Ark, Covenant, Priests, Cloud, Glory, Stone, Hammer, Oracle, Olive, Staves and Elders.

The words come from the story in 1 Kings 6; 8:1–11 (KJV). Before kids start, read the words aloud together and ask where each one is in the story.

Answer keys

Each level downloads two ways: the puzzle on its own, or with a second page that shows the answer (every word circled in red). Print the key for helpers, or let kids check their own work.

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Frequently asked questions

What ages are these Solomon Builds the Temple word searches for?

The easy one (6 big words, across and down) is for ages 4–6, the medium one (10 words, with diagonals) for kindergarten to 2nd grade, and the hard one (16 words in every direction, even backwards) for 3rd to 5th grade.

Is there an answer key?

Yes. Every level downloads with or without its answer key, which circles each word in red.

Are these word searches free?

Yes. Print as many as you need for your church, school or home. Please don't resell them.

What words are in the Solomon Builds the Temple word search?

The easy level has Solomon, Temple, Cedar, Gold, Ark and Cloud. The medium and hard levels add more words from 1 Kings 6; 8:1–11 (KJV); the full lists are on this page.