2 Chronicles 8:11

11 Solomon brought Pharaoh's daughter from the City of David to a house built especially for her, "Because," he said, "my wife cannot live in the house of David king of Israel, for the areas in which the Chest of God has entered are sacred."

2 Chronicles 8:11 Meaning and Commentary

2 Chronicles 8:11

(See Gill on 2 Chronicles 8:6).

2 Chronicles 8:11 In-Context

9 But true Israelites were not treated this way; they were used in his army and administration - government leaders and commanders of his chariots and charioteers.

10 They were also the project managers responsible for Solomon's building operations - 250 in all in charge of the workforce.

11 Solomon brought Pharaoh's daughter from the City of David to a house built especially for her, "Because," he said, "my wife cannot live in the house of David king of Israel, for the areas in which the Chest of God has entered are sacred."

12 Then Solomon offered Whole-Burnt-Offerings to God on the Altar of God that he had built in front of The Temple porch.

13 He kept to the regular schedule of worship set down by Moses: Sabbaths, New Moons, and the three annual feasts of Unraised Bread (Passover), Weeks (Pentecost), and Booths.