Solomon

Bible Reference: 1 Kings 1-11; 2 Chronicles 1-9

Solomon was the second son of King David and Bathsheba.
When God asked Solomon in a dream, “Ask for whatever you want Me to give you?” he requested wisdom to lead God’s people. He was given wisdom, prosperity, and a long life.
His wisdom was renowned throughout the world.
He established the largest kingdom in Israel historically.
He built a thriving trade culture and made Israel prosperous through taxation and diplomacy.
He created a modern army for Israel with horses, chariots, and established a market for iron working along with precious metals.
He constructed and dedicated the first temple built to honor the one true God.
He made peace with others through a foreign policy that was built on royal marriages. Solomon had 700 wives and 300 concubines.
Foreign wives ultimately turned Solomon’s heart away from God to idolatry.
Solomon died disillusioned and hard-hearted and he passed his kingdom on to his son Rehoboam.

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