1 Kings

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

Chapter 15

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KJV - 1 Kings 15:4
Nevertheless for David’s sake did the LORD his God give him a lamp in Jerusalem, to set up his son after him, and to establish Jerusalem:
However, for David's benefit, the Lord his God provided a light in Jerusalem to establish his son as the next ruler and strengthen Jerusalem.
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