Solomon's temple was 30 cubits high (1 Kings 6:2), but Herod had increased the height to 40 cubits, according to the writings of Josephus, a first century Jewish historian.
Hekalu la Sulemani lilikuwa dhiraa 30 kuelekea juu (1 Wafalme 6: 2), lakini Herode alikuwa amezidisha urefu hadi dhiraa 40, kulingana na maandiko ya Josephus,mhisitoria Myahudi wa karne ya kwanza.