Solomon Builds His Palace

7 It took Solomon thirteen years, however, to complete the construction of his palace.^(A)

Solomon’s Other Activities^(A)

¹⁰ At the end of twenty years, during which Solomon built these two buildings—the temple of the Lord and the royal palace—

Solomon’s Other Activities^(A)

8 At the end of twenty years, during which Solomon built the temple of the Lord and his own palace,^(B)

³³ But seek first his kingdom^(A) and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.^(B)

⁴ I undertook great projects: I built houses for myself^(A) and planted vineyards.^{(B) 5} I made gardens and parks and planted all kinds of fruit trees in them.

Solomon Asks for Wisdom^(A)

3 Solomon made an alliance with Pharaoh king of Egypt and married^(B) his daughter.^(C) He brought her to the City of David^(D) until he finished building his palace^(E) and the temple of the Lord, and the wall around Jerusalem.