Parallel 1KI 9:0

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B I ◄ ↨ 1Ki 9:0 ↓ → ► ═ ©

(All still tentative.)

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1 Kings 9 General Notes

Structure and Formatting

There are two parts to this chapter. Verses 1–9 is a dream in which God warned Solomon that he and his descendants were not to worship idols. If they did this, the temple would be destroyed. Verses 10–28 is about Solomon’s extensive building and his partnership with Hiram, king of Tyre. (See: temple)

Religious and Cultural Concepts in This Chapter

Worship only Yahweh

Yahweh alone must be worshiped. It is necessary for people to stay faithful to God and not worship idols. (See: faithful)

Translation Issues in This Chapter

Metaphor

“Walk” is a common image in Scripture. It is said, “if you walk before me as David your father walked.” (See: walk)