1 Kings 9:24
“But Pharaoh’s daughter came up out of David’s city to her house which Solomon had built for her. Then he built Millo.”
What does 1 Kings 9:24 mean?
Solomon's wife, Pharaoh's daughter, had been living in the older part of Jerusalem (the city of David), but Solomon built her a new house befitting her royal status. Once she moved into this palace, he turned his attention to fortifying Jerusalem's defenses by constructing the Millo, which was a raised structure that strengthened the city's walls. This brief note captures how Solomon's wealth and power allowed him to honor his Egyptian wife while also investing in his kingdom's security. It's a practical detail showing how a monarch balanced personal relationships with political responsibilities, all made possible by the peace and prosperity he'd inherited from his father David.