And Solomon made affinity with Pharaoh king of Egypt, and took Pharaoh’s daughter, and brought her into the city of David, until he had made an end of building his own house, and the house of the LORD, and the wall of Jerusalem round about.
Solomon made a marriage alliance with Pharaoh, the king of Egypt, by marrying Pharaoh's daughter. He brought her to live in the city of David while he finished building his own palace, the temple of the LORD, and the wall around Jerusalem.
This verse shows Solomon strengthening his kingdom through a political marriage with Egypt's royal family while he was completing major construction projects in Jerusalem.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative, Solomon had just ascended to the throne after his father David, and he sought to strengthen his kingdom through political alliances in a time of relative peace. Marrying Pharaoh's daughter was a common ancient Near Eastern practice to secure treaties and trade, reflecting the diplomatic strategies of the era. This event took place early in Solomon's reign as he focused on major building projects, including his palace, the Temple, and Jerusalem's walls.
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