The temple described in chapter 6 was small and ornate, and it served an important purpose.
Category: 1 Kings
1 Kings 5 – Preparation
In chapter 5 we will see how Solomon made preparations to build the temple.
1 Kings 4 – Peace and Prosperity
There is a difference between having wisdom and living wisely. One can be impressive, while the other is truly beneficial. King Solomon can be a case study for both ways of living.
1 Kings 3 – Wisdom
Solomon's prayer for wisdom in 1 Kings 3 is widely known because of his immediate application of it in adjudicating a problem in the same chapter. But what about Solomon's mistakes and failures? How do we reconcile God's gift of wisdom with a complicated life?