15 Free Solomon’s Temple Coloring Pages, From a Father’s Promise to a Finished House
Before Solomon built anything, his father David handed him something much harder to hold, an instruction, a responsibility, a project bigger than either of them could finish alone.
David had wanted to build it himself and never got the chance, so his son inherited both the dream and the actual work of finishing it. That’s a heavy thing to hand a young king, a promise made before he’d even settled into the throne.
These Solomon’s temple coloring pages start with that moment. Fifteen hand-drawn pages following Solomon from that first blessing through years of building, craftsmanship, and dedication, ending with a temple filled with light and a kingdom gathered together to see it.
A Note from Louisa (Founder of MyKidColors)
I learned to sew as a kid, and I loved turning old torn clothing into little outfits for my dolls. It was not a big skill, just patience and a needle and thread, but I still use it now, I recently sewed a button back onto a jumpsuit and felt a small, real satisfaction in fixing something with my own hands.
This story is part of something bigger…
Inclusive Bible Moments Coloring Book
If your child connected with this story, they’ll love the full collection.
This isn’t just coloring.
It’s quiet, faith-filled moments where kids see themselves in Scripture.
Inside you’ll find:
- 25 hand-drawn Bible scenes rooted in real stories
- Representation that helps children feel seen and included
- Devotional-style pages that invite calm, reflection, and conversation
- Easy, print-and-use pages for busy days
Less screen time. More soul time.
That is what stands out to me about the craftsmen in this story, the ones felling cedar and pouring bronze, the hands that actually built something meant to hold something sacred. I want my kids to respect that kind of quiet, patient work, not just the finished, glowing result.
Conversation Corner: 3 Questions to Ask While Coloring
Turn this activity into a bonding moment. While your child colors, try asking these questions:
- For “King Solomon and David’s Final Blessing” (Page 4): “What do you think King David wanted Solomon to remember most after he was gone?”
- For “The Cedars of Lebanon” (Page 5): “Why do you think it mattered that the workers used the best wood they could find, instead of whatever was easiest to get?”
- For “The Glory of the Lord Fills the Temple” (Page 8): “What do you think it felt like to be in the room when that happened? Have you ever felt God close to you like that?”
The Collection: 15 Free Solomon’s Temple Coloring Pages
We’ve organized these into three sets to help you teach the full story — from a father’s final wisdom to a kingdom’s finished worship space.
For Little Hands: Building Begins (Pages 1-5)
Best for toddlers and preschoolers. These pages focus on simple figures, a clear sense of “before and after,” and the idea of working together.
- Page 1 introduces the finished temple itself, with King Solomon proudly showing off the entrance and doors — a great “big picture” starting point for little ones.
- Pages 2 & 3 highlight two iconic symbols of the temple: the seven-branched golden lampstand and Solomon seated on his lion-armrest throne.
- Pages 4 & 5 cover the story’s setup: David’s blessing over his son, and the teamwork it took just to gather the cedar wood before building could even begin.
The Work and the Wonder (Pages 6-10)
Perfect for elementary kids. These pages visualize the craftsmanship, teamwork, and the awe-filled moment the temple was finally used for worship.
- Page 6 shows Hiram of Tyre directing craftsmen as they pour molten metal — a fun, hands-on detail kids love talking about.
- Pages 7 & 8 move into the temple’s inner sanctuary, with the cherubim over the Ark and the priests bowing as God’s glory fills the room.
- Pages 9 & 10 capture Solomon dedicating the temple before the whole assembly, and the giant bronze Sea basin resting on twelve sculpted oxen.
The Full Story & Application (Pages 11-15)
Designed for older kids or quiet reflection. These scenes include detailed storytelling elements and modern application.
- Page 11 introduces the Queen of Sheba’s visit, a great jumping-off point for talking about generosity and curiosity.
- Pages 12 & 13 show the construction site in full swing alongside a thoughtful Solomon surrounded by symbols of his wisdom, family, justice, and leadership.
- Pages 14 & 15 close the set with a bird’s-eye view of the entire temple complex and a celebratory final scene under the “Solomon’s Temple Coloring Pages” title banner.
Perfect for Sunday School, Faith Formation & Homeschool Families
- Faith formation teachers preparing a “Solomon Builds the Temple” lesson — Pages 1, 5, and 12 give kids a fast, visual introduction to the building process itself, perfect for a “how was it built?” opening activity before deeper storytelling begins.
- Parents building a home faith practice — Pages 4 and 9 anchor a simple family ritual: light a candle, name one thing you’re working on right now, and talk about why doing it with patience and purpose matters.
- Homeschool families running a wisdom or virtues unit — Pages 6, 8, 10, and 13 turn abstract virtues like craftsmanship, reverence, generosity, and wisdom into concrete images kids can talk through one at a time.
- Interfaith and multicultural religious ed classrooms — Page 6 (Hiram of Tyre, a Phoenician craftsman, directing work alongside Israelite builders) and Page 11 (the Queen of Sheba’s visit from a foreign kingdom) open honest conversations about how different peoples and traditions came together around this story, without flattening the differences between them.
Why We Choose Hand-Drawn Coloring Pages
This story has more moving parts than almost any other set we make, cedar cutters, bronze casters, stonemasons, priests, a king, and a kingdom, and every single one of them needed to look like a real person doing real work, not a repeated background figure.
One illustrator worked through the entire set, which is why Hiram directing the furnace feels distinct from the woodcutters in the forest, and why the woman bringing her offering carries the same dignity as Solomon himself.
That kind of consistency, tracking dozens of individual people across fifteen pages while keeping the whole story coherent, only comes from a person who actually understands the story they’re illustrating, not a generator assembling disconnected scenes.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I use these pages to teach the whole Solomon’s Temple story in one Sunday school lesson?
Start with Page 4 (David’s blessing) to set the stage, move through Pages 5, 6, and 12 to talk about the building process, then finish with Pages 8 and 9 to discuss dedication and God’s presence. This gives kids a clear beginning, middle, and end without needing all 15 pages in a single sitting.
Is this story too complex for younger kids, like preschoolers?
Not at all — just simplify the focus. For little ones, stick to Pages 1-5 and keep the message simple: “Solomon built a special house for God, and it took a long time because it was so important.” Save the deeper themes (wisdom, justice, dedication) for older siblings or a second pass through the set.
My child is drawn to the “how things are built” side of stories more than the religious side. Will this still hold their attention?
Yes, several pages focus specifically on the construction process, the cedar cutting, the bronze casting, and the construction site, which tend to appeal strongly to kids who like seeing how things actually get made.
Download Your Free Solomon’s Temple Coloring Pages
Some things are worth building slowly, and this set proves it, fifteen hand-drawn pages that took real care to get right, the same way Solomon’s temple took seven years and a whole kingdom of skilled hands.
Your child gets more than a single picture of a finished building, they get the workers, the craftsmen, the promise passed from father to son, and the joy of watching it all finally come together.
Download the full set free and give them the entire story, not just the ending.
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