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His house where he was to dwell, the other court within the porch, was of the like work. He made also a house for Pharaoh`s daughter (whom Solomon had taken as wife), like this porch.
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A Palace of Royal Splendor
Commentators describe Solomon's personal palace as a magnificent complex. It was located in a separate, inner court behind the public porch and was constructed with the same high-quality materials: large, costly hewn stones and cedar wood. This wasn't just a house but a statement of the wealth and glory of his kingdom.
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1 Kings
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Like this porch—that is, of similar materials, hewn stone and cedar. The women's quarters could not have been a mere portico.
19th Century
Anglican
The residence of the king, and the separate palace for the queen, distinct from the apartments of the inferior wives and concubines, are not descri…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And his house where he dwelt Which was properly his dwellingplace, that part of the house where he usually resided:<…
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