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Lesson 38: Solomon’s Wealth and Wisdom

Lesson 38 from The United Kingdom by Rhodes Davis.

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Lesson Overview

Scripture Reading: 1 Kings 9:1 – 10:29

Outline of Text

  • God appeared to Solomon after the temple was built and promised to preserve his descendants on the throne if they would remain faithful, 1 Kings 9:1-9.
  • Solomon and Hiram exchanged gifts for the work on the temple and his houses (see 1 Kings 7:1-12), 1 Kings 9:10-14.
  • Solomon’s great building projects and slave labor, 1 Kings 9:15-28.
  • The queen of Sheba visited Solomon to hear his wisdom, 1 Kings 10:1-13.
  • Solomon’s wealth is described, 1 Kings 10:14-29.

Questions for Discussion & Study

  1. Was the promise to have descendants of Solomon on the throne of David unconditional? Explain.

  2. What was Hiram’s opinion of the cities that Solomon gave him?

  3. What was the queen of Sheba’s evaluation of Solomon’s wisdom?

  4. What were the sources of revenue for Solomon’s kingdom?

  5. What did the prosperity of Solomon do to the value of silver and cedars?