2 Chronicles 8:11 · KJV

"And Solomon brought up the daughter of Pharaoh out of the city of David unto the house that he had built for her: for he said, My wife shall not dwell in the house of David king of Israel, because the places are holy, whereunto the ark of the LORD hath come."

King James Version

Passage Context

⁹But of the children of Israel did Solomon make no servants for his work; but they were men of war, and chief of his captains, and captains of his chariots and horsemen.

¹⁰And these were the chief of king Solomon's officers, even two hundred and fifty, that bare rule over the people.

¹¹And Solomon brought up the daughter of Pharaoh out of the city of David unto the house that he had built for her: for he said, My wife shall not dwell in the house of David king of Israel, because the places are holy, whereunto the ark of the LORD hath come.

¹²Then Solomon offered burnt offerings unto the LORD on the altar of the LORD, which he had built before the porch,

¹³Even after a certain rate every day, offering according to the commandment of Moses, on the sabbaths, and on the new moons, and on the solemn feasts, three times in the year, even in the feast of unleavened bread, and in the feast of weeks, and in the feast of tabernacles.

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Reflection Questions

How do you balance cultural influences in your life?

What does it mean for you to keep your spiritual life separate from worldly influences?

When have you made a decision based on your values rather than external pressures?

Life Application

relationships

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faith

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People in This Verse

SolomonOT

The son of David and Bathsheba, Solomon is known for his wisdom and wealth. He built the First Temple in Jerusalem and ruled during a time of peace.

First appearance: 2 Samuel 12:24

Places in This Verse

city of David(Jerusalem today)

The ancient core of Jerusalem, significant for its religious and historical importance as the capital of Israel.

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