But Solomon built a house for him - the note is deliberately brief: Solomon's building of the temple is presented as a historical fact, but theologically it is preparation for Stephen's argument that follows. The temple is not condemned but contextualized: it is one stage in God's dealing with Israel, not the permanent dwelling place of the divine. The brevity of this statement contrasts with the elaborate discussion of the tabernacle, suggesting Stephen's decreasing interest in the built structure.

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