1 Kings

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

Chapter 8

KJV - 1 Kings 8:17

And it was in the heart of David my father to build an house for the name of the LORD God of Israel.

David, my father, wanted to build a house honoring the name of God, the Lord of Israel.

King James Version

Simple English

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