en_tn_condensed/1ki/03/01.md

General Information:

Solomon marries an Egyptian. This chapter has two stories. Verses 1-15 is the story of Solomon's dream when God asked him what he wanted and he said he needed wisdom to be a good and fair ruler. Verses 16-28 are the story of a court case showing Solomon's wisdom.

Solomon allied himself by marriage with Pharaoh king of Egypt

Solomon became the son-in-law of Pharaoh king of Egypt so the two kings would work together.

until he had finished building

She was still in the city of David after he had finished building.

the house of Yahweh

"the temple"