KJV ORIGINAL
And it came to pass, when Solomon had finished the building of the house of the LORD, and the king’s house, and all Solomon’s desire which he was pleased to do,
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
After Solomon had finished building the temple for the LORD and his own palace, along with everything else he wanted to accomplish,
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse describes the completion of Solomon's major building projects, including God's temple and his royal palace.
📚 Historical Context
This verse marks a significant milestone in Israel's history, occurring around 950 BC after Solomon had spent about 20 years on construction projects. The temple took 7 years to build and was the centerpiece of Israel's worship, while his palace complex took 13 years to complete. This was the height of Israel's prosperity and Solomon's reign.
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