1 Kings

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

Chapter 5

KJV - 1 Kings 5:17

And the king commanded, and they brought great stones, costly stones, and hewed stones, to lay the foundation of the house.

The king ordered, and they brought large, valuable, and cut stones to build the house's foundation.

King James Version

Simple English

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