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We begin reading a parallel historical account of Judah, which remained in Jerusalem based on the covenant with David; and Israel, those that broke away because of Rehoboam’s coarse response to lighten the work load and tax load. Abijah, became ill; so Jeroboam sent his wife in disguise to make inquiry as to destiny of…

When Jeroboam heard of Solomon’s death he joined with Israel to make a request to override the edicts by his father of slavery and heavy taxation. Solomon essentially had returned to the status they had while in Egypt; being in bondage. The elders totally comprehended what ought to take place of; being a servant vs.…

Reading this chapter, a number of emotions surface that range from anger to deep sorrow; as the account of Solomon’s rapid decline unfolds before us. Having a thousand wives, which were political in motivation and nature, along with the three hundred concubines. There are some who say that the “wisest man” couldn’t have been physically…

Solomon’s notoriety spread, “the queen of Sheba” visited him to see if what she had heard was anywhere close. Her testimony was “the half was not told me.” It is interesting that her testimony came AFTER, having heard all that he shared, answered all her questions, saw his house, his food, servants, waiters and their…

After twenty years of construction, seven for the temple and thirteen for Solomon’s house; the Lord speaks to Solomon in a dream to assure him that He was pleased with what had been accomplished thus far. The Lord reminded the king the blessings that would flow to him and his household as they followed after…

Solomon dedicated the Temple one year after its completion, due to the fact the year it was completed was a jubilee; not wanting to appear to be more important than the 50 year celebration, a one year delay occurred. There are those who have differing opinions as to where the “ark of the covenant” was…

Having only taken four years to construct the Temple, it is interresting that Solomon took another seven years to build his house, a judgment hall and a house for the harem; which included the Egyptian Pharaoh’s daughter. It could have been that Solomon was constructing the three referenced above, as they built the Temple. In…

Upon completion of his own home, with the assistance from Hiram, Solomon began the seven years and six month process of building the Temple. The length was nearly one hundred and ten feet; the width was thirty six feet wide and over fifty four feet high. It’s interesting that the stones quarried to lay the…

Reading this chapter we see the favor of God for Solomon in constructing the temple. Hiram had been a good friend to David and now desires to continue that friendship with his son. Their correspondence proved to be very positive and uplifting as Solomon shared with this old family friend his vision to “build a…

Solomon’s court including military, government and political personnel are listed in the opening verses. There is little doubt, too often as today, that appointing individuals was basically those who been supportive of David and early portion of Solomon’s reign. In reading this account, it is clear God reclaims for Israel the land of promise given…