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6 The laws of parchment required the practice of humility, sincerity, friendship, and, above all, the love
that is the greatest of all virtues.
7 After registering on the parchment the laws that would govern that kingdom, Adonías began to plan
the architecture of Salem. It would be a city at first small, with rooms for one thousand two hundred
people. As the place of its construction, a high region of Canaan, west of the Mount of Olives, was
chosen.
8 In a short time, the realization of Adonías began to attract people from all over the world who, from
near and far, came to know the palaces and mansions that were being built. Admired by the beauty of
that white city, visitors asked about who their inhabitants would be. Adonijah showed them the scroll,
saying that Salem was destined for the clean of heart — those who were willing to obey his laws.






(Conclusion of the Salem building. Melchizedek, his father's inspiration. Adonijah seeking to honor a
special subject, sees in Samael a reflection of the prince's own virtues. Samael is honored.)
1 The building of the city was finally completed and Salem proved beautiful as an ornate bride, waiting
for her husband.
2 Seated on his throne, Adonijah now examined the numerous candidates for subjects who came from
everywhere. Those who, promising fidelity to the laws, were approved, received three gifts from the
king: the right to a mansion, fine linen garments and a musical instrument in which they should practice.
3 The city was finally full of inhabitants. Full of joy, Adonijah summoned everyone to Salem's
inauguration party, during which he proclaimed a decree that would determine the future of that
kingdom, saying:
4 —From this day, which is the tenth of the seventh month, six years will be counted, in which all the
inhabitants will be tested. Only those who remain loyal, progressing in the practice of the laws of
parchment, will be confirmed as heirs of this kingdom of peace. Those who are bound by guilt and
transgression will be banished by trial. -
5 The king's words led everyone to a thorough examination of the heart, and they rejoiced with the
certainty that they would achieve victory over all pride and selfishness, which are the roots of all evil.