And all the cities of store that Solomon had, and cities for his chariots, and cities for his horsemen, and that which Solomon desired to build in Jerusalem, and in Lebanon, and in all the land of his dominion.
And all the supply cities that Solomon had built, and cities for his war chariots, and cities for his cavalry, and everything that Solomon wanted to build in Jerusalem, and in Lebanon, and throughout all the land he ruled.
This verse describes the extensive building projects Solomon completed throughout his kingdom, including military installations and storage cities to support his empire.
📚 Historical Context
This verse comes during Solomon's reign at the height of Israel's power and prosperity (around 970-930 BC). Solomon was known for massive construction projects funded by his wealth and the tribute from surrounding nations. These 'store cities' were strategic locations where food, weapons, and supplies were kept, while the chariot and cavalry cities housed his military forces to protect the kingdom's borders.
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