eighth month. See note on 1 Kings 6:1, and compare Dedication later, in "seventh month" (1 Kings 8:2); so that more than one, and probably three, years in completing the appointments.
parts. appointments.
seven years. See note on 1 Kings 6:1. Seven years for the building itself, and probably three years for the "appointments". Contrast these seven with the thirteen of 1 Kings 7:1, and see App-10.