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In response to Chapter 4 summary - Migisi posted by paper_turtle:

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On the other hand, there's a possibility that at least some of those who toiled at building the temple felt they were doing something extremely worthwhile according to their religious and political values. The temple was a powerful symbol of the identity of the Jewish people.
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Post 380, I replied to your remark:
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Perhaps true for some of the Israelites. But not for the foreigners whom Solomon enslaved to build the temple. However, upon completion, they too could enjoy the fruit of their labors...
http://www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/jsou...
"When the Temple is completed, Solomon inaugurates it with prayer and sacrifice, and even invites non­Jews to come and pray there. He urges God to pay particular heed to their prayers: "Thus all the peoples of the earth will know Your name and revere You, as does Your people Israel; and they will recognize that Your name is attached to this House that I have built" (I Kings 8:43)."
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You wrote: "and goes on to say that there was resentment against Solomon during his rule."
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http://www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/jsou...
"Solomon's downfall came in his old age. He had taken many foreign wives, whom he allowed to worship other gods. He even built shrines for the sacrifices of his foreign wives. Within Solomon's kingdom, he placed heavy taxation on the people, who became bitter."
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I'll try hard to stay on track so we don't have to repeat ourselves again later.

-- posted by Migisi