1 Kings 9:1

The Lord Gives Solomon a Promise and a Warning

9:1 After Solomon finished building the Lord’s temple, the royal palace, and all the other construction projects he had planned, ¹ 

1 Kings 10:9

10:9 May the Lord your God be praised because he favored ²  you by placing you on the throne of Israel! Because of the Lord’s eternal love for Israel, he made you king so you could make just and right decisions.” ³ 

[9:1]  ¹ tn Heb “and all the desire of Solomon which he wanted to do.”

[10:9]  ² tn Or “delighted in.”

[10:9]  ³ tn Heb “to do justice and righteousness.”