Solomon’s Dedication of the Temple 8 At that time Solomon assembled the elders of Israel, all the tribal heads and the ancestral leaders of the Israelites before him at Jerusalem in order to bring the ark of the Lord’s covenant … Read More
June 11, 1 Kings 7, 2 Chronicles 4
Solomon’s Palace Complex 7 Solomon completed his entire palace complex after thirteen years of construction. 2 He built the House of the Forest of Lebanon. It was one hundred fifty feet[a] long, seventy-five feet[b] wide, and forty-five feet[c] high on four rows … Read More
June 10, 1 Kings 5-6, 2 Chronicles 2-3
Hiram’s Building Materials 5 King Hiram of Tyre sent his emissaries to Solomon when he heard that he had been anointed king in his father’s place, for Hiram had always been friends with David. 2 Solomon sent this message … Read More
June 9, Proverbs 22-24
22 A good name is to be chosen over great wealth;favor is better than silver and gold. 2 Rich and poor have this in common:[a]the Lord makes them all. 3 A sensible person sees danger and takes cover,but the inexperienced … Read More
June 8, Proverbs 19-21
Proverbs 19-21 Christian Standard Bible (CSB) 19 Better a poor person who lives with integritythan someone who has deceitful lips and is a fool. 2 Even zeal is not good without knowledge,and the one who acts hastily[a] sins. 3 A … Read More
June 7, Proverbs 16-18
The reflections of the heart belong to mankind,but the answer of the tongue is from the Lord. 2 All a person’s ways seem right to him,but the Lord weighs motives.[a] 3 Commit your activities to the Lord,and your plans will be … Read More
June 6, Proverbs 13-15
13 A wise son responds to his father’s discipline,but a mocker doesn’t listen to rebuke. 2 From the fruit of his mouth,a person will enjoy good things,but treacherous people have an appetite for violence. 3 The one who … Read More
June 5, Proverbs 10-12
A Collection of Solomon’s Proverbs 10 Solomon’s proverbs: A wise son brings joy to his father,but a foolish son, heartache to his mother. 2 Ill-gotten gains do not profit anyone,but righteousness rescues from death. 3 The Lord will not let … Read More
June 4, Proverbs 7-9
Proverbs 7 Christian Standard Bible (CSB) 7 My son, obey my words,and treasure my commands.2 Keep my commands and live,and guard my instructionsas you would the pupil of your eye.3 Tie them to your fingers;write them on the tablet … Read More
June 3, Proverbs 4-6
Proverbs 4 Christian Standard Bible (CSB) A Father’s Example 4 Listen, sons, to a father’s discipline,and pay attention so that you may gain understanding,2 for I am giving you good instruction.Don’t abandon my teaching.3 When I was a son … Read More