1 Kings

Starts with King Solomon's reign, his wisdom, and building the temple, then the kingdom dividing into Israel and Judah.

Chapter 1

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KJV - 1 Kings 1:19
And he hath slain oxen and fat cattle and sheep in abundance, and hath called all the sons of the king, and Abiathar the priest, and Joab the captain of the host: but Solomon thy servant hath he not called.
He killed many cows, fat animals, and lots of sheep. He brought all the king's sons and the priest Abiathar and the army leader Joab, but he didn't call Solomon, your servant.
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