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Today I read 2 Chronicles 8:

Solomon sacrifices according to the law of Moses and built towns and fortified cities, settling people there.

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Today I read 2 Chronicles 7:

Solomon’s sacrifice was burned up with fire sent from heaven. God said to Solomon that he would dwell in the temple and listen to prayers offered from it unless His people turned away from God.

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Today I read 2 Chronicles 6:

Solomon prayed to God for the people of Israel and foreigners who call upon God’s name to be heard when they are in distress because of their sin.

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Today I read 2 Chronicles 5:

Solomon had all of the furnishings arranged where they were supposed to be and the ark placed under the cherubim. Worship and praise began. God filled the temple with a cloud of His presence, and the priests could not perform their duties because of it.

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Today I read 2 Chronicles 4:

Solomon had many objects made by Huram for the temple. Each item is described with detail. Courtyards were also made. There were many furnishings as well, and there were so many, that they were not even weighed.

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This morning I read 2 Chronicles 3:

Solomon began to build the temple with gold covered wood and included two sculpted cherubim each with a 10 cubit wingspan that touched the walls and wing tips inside the temple.

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I read 2 Chronicles 2 today:

Solomon contacted Hiram, king of Tyre to request a large quantity of various materials and a very skilled craftsman. In exchange, the suppliers would be paid with wheat, barley, wine, and olive oil.

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I read 2 Chronicles 1 today:

God asked Solomon what he wanted now that his kingdom was firmly established, and he asked humbly for wisdom and knowledge to govern the vast innumerable group of people. God was pleased that he didn’t request riches, long life, or for the death of his enemies, so he also was given riches as well as wisdom and a secure kingdom.

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I read 1 Chronicles 29:

David gave lots of his own gold and personal treasures in addition to all the valuable supplies he collected for Solomon to use to build the temple for God, and others joined in with their giving, and sacrifices. Solomon was made king, and people were glad.

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Today I read 1 Chronicles 28:

David prepares Solomon for the task of building a temple for The LORD.

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