1 Kings

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

Chapter 2

KJV - 1 Kings 2:35

And the king put Benaiah the son of Jehoiada in his room over the host: and Zadok the priest did the king put in the room of Abiathar.

The king placed Benaiah, son of Jehoiada, in charge of his army. He also put Zadok, a priest, in the place previously held by Abiathar.

King James Version

Simple English

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