Solomon’s influence and wealth are demonstrated in chapter 10 in a way so powerful that even Jesus referenced it during His ministry.

In chapter 9, the Lord shares His covenant again with Solomon, forcing us to consider that a popular verse is often misused. Context is everything!

Chapter 8 has the longest prayer in the Bible, the most detailed account of a dedication, and one of the most significant theological texts of the Old Testament.

The details of the palace construction and the furnishing of the temple are covered in chapter 7. While many mysteries of the construction remain, modern archaeology has revealed some important details.