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A House for the Lord: Solomon Builds the Temple and Dedicates It to God | 1 Kings 5–8
Welcome to Day 92 of Word for Word: The Bible.
In this episode, we cover 1 Kings chapters 5–8, as Solomon begins and completes the construction of the temple—a place set apart for the name of the Lord—and leads Israel in its dedication.
With peace established on every side, Solomon turns his focus to what his father David had long desired: building a house for the Lord. Through cooperation with Hiram king of Tyre and the work of thousands of laborers and craftsmen, the materials are gathered and the temple begins to take shape. The construction is marked by precision, excellence, and…
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