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1 Kings 8:17

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Now it was in the heart of David my father to build a house for the name of Yahweh, the God of Israel.

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The Kingdom of David and SolomonThe united kingdom of Israel at its height under kings David and Solomon.

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Places in this passage

1 Kings 8:17 mentions Brook of Egypt, City of David, Egypt, Holy Place, Jerusalem, Lebo-hamath, Most Holy Place, Mount Horeb and Zion.

Brook of Egypt · اسماء البيك
City of David · Avraham Graicer
Egypt · Ricardo Liberato
Jerusalem · Godot13

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