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2 Chronicles 6:2

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But I have built you a house of habitation, and a place for you to dwell in forever.

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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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Jerusalem was Israel’s capital, where Solomon dedicated the temple as the dwelling place for the LORD’s name. Egypt, from which God had delivered Israel in the exodus, highlights the contrast between their former bondage and God’s chosen place of worship among his covenant people.

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2 Chronicles 6:2 mentions Egypt and Jerusalem.

Egypt · Ricardo Liberato
Jerusalem · Godot13

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