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1 Kings 9:18

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
And Baalath, and Tadmor in the wilderness, in the land,
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

And Baalath, and Tadmor in the desert, in the land,

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse lists two specific cities - Baalath and Tadmor (located in the wilderness) - that were part of Solomon's building projects.

📚 Historical Context

During King Solomon's reign, he undertook extensive building projects to consolidate his power and expand his influence across the region. This verse is part of a list of cities he built or fortified, including Baalath and Tadmor in the wilderness, which helped secure trade routes and borders in ancient Israel. These efforts reflected the prosperity and stability of Israel's golden age under Solomon's rule.

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