1 Kings 9:15This is the reason of the levy which king Solomon raised, to build the house of Yahweh, and his own house, and Millo, and the wall of Jerusalem, and Hazor, and Megiddo, and Gezer.
The setting
Jerusalem, Israel, ~960 BC. Solomon's administration documenting massive construction projects spanning decades...
The emotion here: documenting with administrative precision
The original word
mas (מַס) — forced labor levy, conscripted workforce for royal projects
Why it matters
Millo was a terraced filling system that made Jerusalem's steep slopes buildable
Read with care
What most readers miss in 1 Kings 9:15
This single verse lists six separate mega-projects happening simultaneously
Common misconceptionPeople think this shows Solomon's wisdom, but it's actually documenting the forced labor that would eventually split his kingdom. This was the beginning of his downfall.
The thread continues
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Bible Genome reading
1 Kings 9:15 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
1 Kings 9:15 comes from the book of 1 Kings, written during the United Kingdom period. These words are attributed to Narrator. The dominant emotion in this verse is deciding, with a comfort power of 30% and a tone that is reflective. It belongs to the narrative genre of biblical literature. Key themes include labor, building, purpose. Notable phrases: reason of the levy; house of Yahweh.
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— Deuteronomy 5:7
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— Exodus 20:13
“Whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.”
— Matthew 23:12
“For God didn't give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control.”
— 2 Timothy 1:7
“But Peter said, "Silver and gold have I none, but what I have, that I give you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, get up and walk!"”
— Acts 3:6
Your reflection
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