And it came to pass at the end of twenty years, wherein Solomon had built the house of the LORD, and his own house,
After twenty years had passed, during which Solomon had built the temple of the LORD and his own palace,
This verse marks the completion of Solomon's two major building projects - God's temple and his royal palace - which took twenty years total.
📚 Historical Context
Solomon began building the temple in his fourth year as king and it took seven years to complete, followed by thirteen years building his own elaborate palace complex. This twenty-year period (around 966-946 BC) represented the height of Israel's prosperity and building achievements. The temple was considered one of the ancient world's architectural marvels, while Solomon's palace demonstrated Israel's wealth and political power.
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