The locations of the Temples at Salt Lake City, at St. George, at Manti and at Logan were determined and dedicated by President Brigham Young, or by his direction. He also directed the designs of the Salt Lake City and St. George Temples, and presided at the dedication services of the latter house.
Bible.
Exo. Chapters 25, 26, 27, 28 give a description of the Tabernacle constructed in the wilderness, with its appointments. This Tabernacle is frequently called a Temple in the Old Testament; as in 1 Sam. 1. 9.
1 Kings, Chapters 6, 7, and 8. Temple of Solomon is described, with the dedication ceremonies.
Ezra, Chap. 6. The rebuilding of Solomon's Temple by Cyrus is given. The decree is found in verse 3.
The final demolition of this Temple was foretold by Christ in Matt. 24. 2. This terrible prophecy was fulfilled by the Romans under Titus about the year seventy of our Lord.
Book of Mormon.
2. Nephi 5. 16 and I, Nephi, did build a Temple after the manner of the Temple of Solomon, etc.
Jacob 1. 17 wherefore I, Jacob, gave unto them these words, as I taught them in the Temple, etc.
2. 2 I come up unto the Temple this day, that I might declare unto you the word of God.