1 Kings 9:1It happened, when Solomon had finished the building of the house of Yahweh, and the king's house, and all Solomon's desire which he was pleased to do,
The setting
Jerusalem, Israel, ~943 BC. Seven years after temple completion, thirteen years after palace completion. Solomon stands surveying his finished works...
The emotion here: writing with quiet concern about Solomon's growing self-focus
The original word
ḥēpeṣ (חֵפֶץ) — pleasure or delight, what brings satisfaction to one's heart
Why it matters
Solomon's building projects took 20 years total — 7 for the temple, 13 for his palace complex
Read with care
What most readers miss in 1 Kings 9:1
The palace took TWICE as long as God's temple — hinting at Solomon's shifting priorities
Common misconceptionMost people see this as pure success, but it's actually the turning point where Solomon's attention shifts from God's house to his own desires.
The thread continues
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Bible Genome reading
1 Kings 9:1 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
1 Kings 9:1 comes from the book of 1 Kings, written during the United Kingdom period. The setting is a royal palace. These words are attributed to Narrator. The dominant emotion in this verse is resting, with a comfort power of 40% and a tone that is reflective. It belongs to the narrative genre of biblical literature. Key themes include completion, accomplishment, transition. Notable phrases: finished the building; all Solomon's desire.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same resting
“Love is patient and is kind; love doesn't envy. Love doesn't brag, is not proud,”
— 1 Corinthians 13:4
“When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, "It is finished." He bowed his head, and gave up his spirit.”
— John 19:30
“Yahweh is my shepherd: I shall lack nothing.”
— Psalms 23:1
“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they comfor…”
— Psalms 23:4
“"Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations. I will be exalted in the earth."”
— Psalms 46:10
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