I Kings · Chapter 6 King James Version

I Kings 6:1

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The Scripture

(1) And it came to pass in the four hundred and eightieth year after the children of Israel were come out of the land of Egypt, in the fourth year of Solomon's reign over Israel, in the month Zif, which is the second month, that he began to build the house of the LORD.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)

In chapter 6 the king of Israel, Solomon, constructs a great temple for the Lord and the people are instructed to bring offerings and follow the law. The chapter records the dedication of the temple and the presence of the priests, emphasizing the importance of worship and obedience to God.

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