And his house where he dwelt had another court within the porch, which was of the like work. Solomon made also an house for Pharaoh’s daughter, whom he had taken to wife, like unto this porch.
Solomon's own living quarters had another courtyard inside the entrance area, built with the same craftsmanship. Solomon also built a house for Pharaoh's daughter, whom he had married, using the same design as this entrance area.
This verse describes how Solomon built his personal residence and a separate house for his Egyptian wife, both with the same high-quality construction as the temple's entrance.
📚 Historical Context
This passage describes Solomon's extensive building projects after completing the temple, including his own palace complex which took 13 years to build. His marriage to Pharaoh's daughter was a political alliance that strengthened ties between Israel and Egypt, though such marriages to foreign wives would later be seen as problematic due to their influence on Israel's worship practices.
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