KJV ORIGINAL
But king Solomon loved many strange women, together with the daughter of Pharaoh, women of the Moabites, Ammonites, Edomites, Zidonians, and Hittites;
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
But King Solomon loved many foreign women, including Pharaoh's daughter and women from the Moabites, Ammonites, Edomites, Sidonians, and Hittites.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse tells us that King Solomon married many women from nations outside of Israel, which went against God's instructions for his people.
📚 Historical Context
Solomon reigned over Israel at its peak of power and prosperity around 970-930 BC. God had specifically commanded the Israelites not to intermarry with foreign nations because these marriages often led to worshiping other gods. Solomon's many marriages were likely political alliances to strengthen his kingdom, but they came at a spiritual cost.
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