And it came to pass at the end of twenty years, when Solomon had built the two houses, the house of the LORD, and the king’s house,
After twenty years had passed, Solomon had finished building both buildings, the temple of the LORD and his own royal palace.
This verse marks the completion of Solomon's two major construction projects: God's temple and his own palace, which took twenty years total.
📚 Historical Context
During the reign of King Solomon, who succeeded his father David, Israel experienced a time of peace and prosperity that enabled ambitious building projects, including the construction of the Temple. This Temple, dedicated to the Lord, became the central place of worship for the Israelites, symbolizing God's presence among His people, while Solomon's palace represented his royal authority. The completion of these projects after twenty years highlighted Solomon's wisdom and fulfillment of divine promises made to David.
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