Introduction
A picture of the reign of Solomon, David’s son
Questions
1. In his dream, what did Solomon ask God for?
v 9 Give your servant therefore an understanding heart to judge your people, that I may discern between good and evil; for who is able to judge this great people of yours?"
2. Under what conditions did God promise Solomon a long life?
v 14 If you will walk in my ways, to keep my statutes and my commandments, as your father David walked, then I will lengthen your days.”
3. Where was the ark of the LORD at this time?
v 15 ... Then he came to Jerusalem, and stood before the ark of the LORD’s covenant ...
Summary Points
- v 1 and 2 Solomon makes a political marriage and brings his wife to Jerusalem
- v 3 to 9 God appears to Solomon in a dream and asks him what he would like from him
- v 10 to 15 God is pleased with Solomon’s request and promises him riches and honour as well as wisdom
- v 16 to 28 Solomon demonstrates his God-given wisdom when two women come into Solomon’s court with a difficult problem