1 Kings 9:24 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

But Pharaoh’s daughter came up out of the city of David unto her house which Solomon had built for her: then did he build Millo.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

But Pharaoh's daughter moved from the city of David to her own house that Solomon had built for her. After that, Solomon built the Millo.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse describes how Solomon moved his Egyptian wife to a special house he built for her, and then completed a major construction project called the Millo.

📚 Historical Context

During King Solomon's reign, he formed a political alliance by marrying Pharaoh's daughter, a common practice in ancient Near Eastern cultures to secure peace and trade. This verse highlights Solomon's building projects in Jerusalem, including a specific house for his wife in the City of David, which was the original fortified area of the city. Following this, Solomon continued his construction efforts by building Millo, a terraced structure that strengthened the city's defenses as part of his overall expansion and fortification of the kingdom.

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