Melakhim Aleph ch.5 - An Imperial Capital
The Tanakh Podcast - Podcast tekijän mukaan Alex Israel
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Our chapter describes the way that Solomon develops the Kingdom of Israel to an imperial capital. Solomon controls the region, has the most powerful army, and warm relations with neighboring leaders like Hiram of Lebanon. He also begins the construction of the temple. But above all, Solomon turns Jerusalem to a center of world wisdom and technology. What is the purpose of all these achievements? Why is this critical to Solomon's game plan?
