1 Kings 5:13
“And king Solomon raised a levy out of all Israel; and the levy was thirty thousand men.”
What does 1 Kings 5:13 mean?
1 Kings 5:13 (KJV) reads: "And king Solomon raised a levy out of all Israel; and the levy was thirty thousand men." This verse is part of a larger passage that describes how King Solomon, the son of David, went about building the temple in Jerusalem. The verse is specific in…
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In 1 Kings 5:13, we encounter a pivotal moment in the reign of King Solomon: "And king Solomon raised a levy out of all Israel; and the levy was thirty thousand men" (KJV). At first glance, this verse might seem like a mere statement of numbers, a logistical detail in the grand…
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Heavenly Father, As we come before You today, our hearts are filled with gratitude for the wisdom and leadership exemplified by King Solomon, who undertook the monumental task of building the temple for Your holy presence. In 1 Kings 5:13, we read, "And king Solomon raised a…
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