And Solomon brought up the daughter of Pharaoh out of the city of David unto the house that he had built for her: for he said, My wife shall not dwell in the house of David king of Israel, because the places are holy, whereunto the ark of the LORD hath come.
Solomon moved Pharaoh's daughter out of the City of David to a house he had built specifically for her. He said, 'My wife cannot live in David's palace because these places are holy, the ark of the LORD has been here.'
Solomon moved his Egyptian wife out of the holy palace area because he recognized that sacred spaces where God's presence had dwelt should be kept separate from foreign influences.
📚 Historical Context
During King Solomon's reign in ancient Israel, around 970-931 BC, he had formed a political alliance by marrying the daughter of Pharaoh of Egypt, which was common in that era for securing peace and trade. After completing his grand building projects, including the temple, Solomon moved her from the City of David to a separate house he built for her. This decision reflected the cultural and religious importance of keeping holy places pure, as the City of David housed the Ark of the Covenant, symbolizing God's presence.
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