1 Kings 9:16
“For Pharaoh king of Egypt had gone up, and taken Gezer, and burnt it with fire, and slain the Canaanites that dwelt in the city, and given it for a present unto his daughter, Solomon’s wife.”
What does 1 Kings 9:16 mean?
1 Kings 9:16 (KJV) states, "For Pharaoh king of Egypt had gone up, and taken Gezer, and burnt it with fire, and slain the Canaanites that dwelt in the city, and given it for a present unto his daughter, Solomon's wife." This verse is found in the Old Testament and is part of the…
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In 1 Kings 9:16, we read, "For Pharaoh king of Egypt had gone up, and taken Gezer, and burnt it with fire, and slain the Canaanites that dwelt in the city, and given it for a present unto his daughter, Solomon's wife." At first glance, this verse may seem like a mere historical…
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O Gracious and Sovereign Lord, Today, I come before You with a heart filled with awe and reverence, meditating on the ancient ways You have guided Your people throughout history. Lord, as I reflect on the events recorded in Your Word, particularly the account found in 1 Kings…
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