KJV ORIGINAL
That the LORD appeared to Solomon the second time, as he had appeared unto him at Gibeon.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
The LORD appeared to Solomon a second time, just as he had appeared to him at Gibeon.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is visiting Solomon again, showing his continued relationship with the king after their first meeting at Gibeon.
📚 Historical Context
This second appearance occurs after Solomon completed building the temple and his palace, which took about 20 years total. The first appearance at Gibeon happened early in Solomon's reign when he famously asked for wisdom rather than riches. Now God comes to respond to Solomon's dedication of the temple and to give him both promises and warnings about the future.
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