Josephus, quoting the record of the Phoenicians, says, “Therein it was recorded, that the temple was built by King Solomon at Jerusalem, one hundred forty-three years and eight months, before the Tyrians built Carthage: and in their annals the building of our temple is related. For Hirom the King of Tyre was the friend of Solomon our King.” _____
Kings David and Solomon Chronological, Historical and Archaeological Evidence Gérard GERTOUX