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1 Kings 9:17: Meaning Explained
And Solomon built Gezer, and Bethhoron the nether,
1 Kings 9:17
“And Solomon rebuilt Gezer. He also built up Lower Beth Horon,”
What Does This Verse Mean?
Solomon rebuilds and improves the city of Gezer and other cities.
What’s Happening Here
Solomon uses conquered and gifted cities to strengthen his kingdom.
Key Words
rebuiltbuilt again after it was destroyed
Why It Matters
This verse reminds us that good leadership involves building up and restoring communities, not just conquering them. It shows the importance of using resources wisely to create stability and security for people.
Did You Know?
Gezer was a strategic city that Pharaoh, king of Egypt, had captured and burned, and later gave as a wedding gift to his daughter when she married Solomon, which is why Solomon rebuilt it.
Word Study
H1129
builtוַיִּ֤בֶן
H8010
And Solomonשְׁלֹמֹה֙
H1507
Gezerגָּ֔זֶר
H1032
and Bethhoronחֹרֹ֖ן
H8481
the netherתַּחְתּֽוֹן׃
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