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23 All these men—550 in all—were the most important officials involved in Solomon’s work, controlling all the workers.

24 Pharaoh’s daughter traveled from the city of David to visit the house which Solomon had raised for her. Solomon then constructed the Millo.

The Millo is a massive stepped-stone structure that defends the city of David by raising it above the surrounding land and supporting the foundations of the outer buildings there.

25 Three times a year, Solomon presented burnt offerings and peace offerings upon the altar he constructed in honor of the Eternal One. He burned incense on this altar which stood before the Eternal. His work on the temple was finished.

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23 They were also the chief officials(A) in charge of Solomon’s projects—550 officials supervising those who did the work.

24 After Pharaoh’s daughter(B) had come up from the City of David to the palace Solomon had built for her, he constructed the terraces.(C)

25 Three(D) times a year Solomon sacrificed burnt offerings and fellowship offerings on the altar he had built for the Lord, burning incense before the Lord along with them, and so fulfilled the temple obligations.

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