The Temples of the Bible Identification Date Description References The Tabernacle (mobile Temple) about 1444 B.C. Detailed plan received by Moses from the Lord Constructed by divinely appointed artisans Desecrated by Nadab and Abihu Ex. 25–30; 35:30–40:38; Lev. 10:1–7 Solomon’s Temple 966–586 B.C. Planned by David Constructed by Solomon Destroyed by Nebuchadnezzar 2 Sam. 7:1–29; 1 Kin. 8:1–66; Jer. 32:28–44 Zerubbabel’s Temple 516–169 B.C. Envisioned by Zerubbabel Constructed by Zerubbabel and the