Solomon was a man of outstanding gifts and abilities. Initially he was approved by God, but the latter years of his reign were marred by idolatry and apostasy.

1 Kings 4:29

Solomon's abilities

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Wisdom

1 Kings 3:7-12
1 Kings 3:16-28; 10:6-7

pp 2Ch 1:8-12

Matthew 12:42

pp 2Ch 9:5-6

1 Kings 3:1

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Political shrewdness

1 Kings 4:21; 10:13
1 Kings 2:35

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Dealing with individuals

1 Kings 2:24,27
1 Kings 4:32

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Poetry and writing

Psalms 72:1 Title; 127:1 Title
Proverbs 1:1; 10:1; 25:1
1 Kings 8:62-63

Solomon's righteousness

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1 Kings 3:6-15; 8:54-61,65-66

pp 2Ch 7:4-5

Nehemiah 13:26

Solomon's sin

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Deuteronomy 17:16-17
1 Kings 10:26,28; 11:1,4,9-13
Matthew 6:29

Solomon's splendour was renowned

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pp Lk 12:27

5205 alliance
5732 polygamy
8361 wisdom
8704 apostasy
8768 idolatry