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| 23 So Solomon sat on the throne of the Lord. He ruled as king in place of his father David. Things went well with him. All of the people of Israel obeyed him. | 23 So Solomon sat on the throne of the LORD as king in place of his father David. He prospered and all Israel obeyed him. |
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