Alright, folks, in 1 Kings 9 we've got King Solomon getting the Lord's blessing and a whole lot of rules to follow. He's got to show his loyalty to God and if he does, God will give him a long and prosperous reign. But if he doesn't, then God will take away his kingdom. So no pressure, Solomon. We also get some details about the building of the temple, and God's promise to protect it. And then, just to keep things interesting, God throws in a warning about the punishment for those who disobey. So, bottom line: build the temple, follow the rules, and don't mess around. God's watching.