I Kings 3:1
The Scripture
(1) And Solomon made affinity with Pharaoh king of Egypt, and took Pharaoh's daughter, and brought her into the city of David, until he had made an end of building his own house, and the house of the LORD, and the wall of Jerusalem round about.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
In this chapter Solomon begins his long reign and is given the command to build a temple for the Lord. He is described as a wise and just king who receives divine guidance. The focus is on the foundation of the temple and the establishment of Solomon's rule.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
II Chronicles 18:1Ezra 9:14I Kings 7:8I Kings 9:24I Kings 11:1II Samuel 5:7I Chronicles 11:7I Kings 7:1I Kings 7:2I Kings 7:3I Kings 7:4I Kings 7:5
Related verses (shared words)
Ezekiel 41:12Luke 12:53I Kings 6:5Ezekiel 46:23Deuteronomy 13:7Genesis 36:2