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 8:18

And the LORD said unto David my father, Whereas it was in thine heart to build an house unto my name, thou didst well that it was in thine heart.

And God told David, my dad, "It was good that you wanted to build a place for me, but you will have someone else do it."

King James Version

Simple English

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