1 Kings

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

Chapter 8

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KJV - 1 Kings 8:16

Since the day that I brought forth my people Israel out of Egypt, I chose no city out of all the tribes of Israel to build an house, that my name might be therein; but I chose David to be over my people Israel.

Since I took my people Israel out of Egypt, I didn't pick any city from their tribes to build a house for my name. Instead, I chose David to lead my people Israel.

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