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 1:47

And moreover the king’s servants came to bless our lord king David, saying, God make the name of Solomon better than thy name, and make his throne greater than thy throne. And the king bowed himself upon the bed.

The king's helpers came to praise King David, asking that God make Solomon's name and throne even greater than David's. King David then bowed down in respect.

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