And he built Tadmor in the wilderness, and all the store cities, which he built in Hamath.
Parallel translations
- WEB He built Tadmor in the wilderness, and all the storage cities, which he built in Hamath.
- BSB He built Tadmor in the wilderness, in addition to all the store cities that he had built in Hamath.
- NKJV He also built Tadmor in the wilderness, and all the storage cities which he built in Hamath.
- NASB He built Tadmor in the wilderness and all the storage cities which he had built in Hamath.
- NLT He rebuilt Tadmor in the wilderness and built towns in the region of Hamath as supply centers.
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Quick answer
Solomon builds Tadmor and various storage cities. It illustrates his extensive infrastructure and administrative organization.
Overview
Tadmor (later Palmyra) and the store cities served trade, supply, and defense across the kingdom. These projects reveal Solomon's wisdom applied to governance and economic strength. They embody the prosperity God promised to a faithful king.
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- 1 Kgs 9:17–19And Solomon built Gezer, and Bethhoron the nether,
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