# #295 | Melakhim Aleph ch.6 - The Temple. A New Era

From **The Tanakh Podcast: R Alex Israel** by R Alex Israel.

- **Published:** Tue, 13 Oct 2026 09:52:00 GMT
- **Duration:** 00:09:36
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<p>Why does our chapter note that we are 480 years (12x40) since the Exodus?</p><p>Why is Solomon using a new system of months, never used previously (or subsequently!)?</p><p>Why does Solomon create huge cherubs and attach them to the floor of the Temple?</p><p>We will try to answer all these questions in our podcast today.</p>