Today's Reading | May 25, 2025
1 Kings 5:1–18
Introduction 1 Kings 5:1–18: With the help of King Hiram of Tyre, Solomon prepares to build the Temple. The two kings make a treaty, and their workers together begin initial construction of the Temple. Today’s Key Verse: 1 Kings 5:7b [King Hiram of Tyre said:] “Praise the LORD today for giving David such a wise son to succeed him as…
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