1 Kings 5:2-4

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² This is what Solomon said to King Hiram:

³ “You remember that my father, King David, had to fight many wars all around him. So he was never able to build a temple to honor the Lord his God. King David was waiting until the Lord allowed him to defeat all his enemies. ⁴ But now the Lord my God has given me peace along all the borders of my country. I have no enemies, and my people are in no danger.