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Bul
בּוּל
Bul, mentioned in 1Ki.6.38, is the eighth month in the ancient Hebrew calendar, corresponding to October-November in the modern calendar.
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- first named
- 1 Kings 6:38
- last named
- 1 Kings 6:38
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Bul in the text
Bul is the name of the eighth month in the ancient Hebrew calendar, as mentioned in 1Ki.6.38. This month corresponds to the modern months of October-November.
In the biblical account, the month of Bul is specifically associated with the completion of Solomon's Temple. 1Ki.6.38 states that the construction of the Temple was finished in the month of Bul, in the eleventh year of Solomon's reign. This means that the entire construction process took seven years, from the laying of the foundation to the completion of the building.
The name "Bul" is believed to be derived from the Canaanite word "balu," which means "to produce" or "to grow." This name may be related to the agricultural cycle, as the month of Bul falls during the rainy season in Israel, which is crucial for the growth of crops.
After the Babylonian exile, the month of Bul became known as Marcheshvan in the Jewish calendar.
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