Topical Encyclopedia Solomon, the son of David and Bathsheba, was the third king of Israel and is renowned for his wisdom, wealth, and extensive building projects, including the construction of the First Temple in Jerusalem. His reign is often considered a golden age for Israel, marked by peace and prosperity. However, Solomon's later years were marred by his departure from the ways of the LORD, leading to his eventual death and the subsequent division of the kingdom.The account of Solomon's death is recorded in 1 Kings 11:41-43 and 2 Chronicles 9:29-31. According to 1 Kings 11:41-43 , "As for the rest of the acts of Solomon—all that he did, as well as his wisdom—are they not written in the Book of the Acts of Solomon? Thus the time that Solomon reigned in Jerusalem over all Israel was forty years. And Solomon rested with his fathers and was buried in the city of his father David, and his son Rehoboam reigned in his place." Solomon's death marked the end of an era. His reign lasted for forty years, a period characterized by unprecedented peace and prosperity. However, his later years were overshadowed by his turning away from God. Despite his wisdom, Solomon's heart was led astray by his many foreign wives, who turned him toward idolatry. 1 Kings 11:4 states, "For when Solomon grew old, his wives turned his heart after other gods, and his heart was not fully devoted to the LORD his God, as the heart of his father David had been." The LORD's anger was kindled against Solomon because his heart had turned away from the God of Israel, who had appeared to him twice (1 Kings 11:9-10). As a consequence, God declared that the kingdom would be torn from Solomon's son, though not during Solomon's lifetime, for the sake of David, his father (1 Kings 11:11-13). Solomon's death and the subsequent ascension of his son Rehoboam to the throne set the stage for the division of the united kingdom. Rehoboam's harsh policies and refusal to heed wise counsel led to the rebellion of the northern tribes, resulting in the formation of the separate kingdom of Israel under Jeroboam, while Rehoboam retained control over the kingdom of Judah. The death of Solomon serves as a poignant reminder of the importance of faithfulness to God. Despite his wisdom and the blessings he received, Solomon's failure to remain steadfast in his devotion to the LORD had lasting repercussions for the nation of Israel. His life and death underscore the biblical principle that obedience to God is paramount, and that even the wisest of men can falter when they turn away from divine guidance. Nave's Topical Index 2 Chronicles 9:29-31Now the rest of the acts of Solomon, first and last, are they not written in the book of Nathan the prophet, and in the prophecy of Ahijah the Shilonite, and in the visions of Iddo the seer against Jeroboam the son of Nebat? 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Resources Who are the daughters of Jerusalem in Song of Solomon? | GotQuestions.orgWhat is the Testament of Solomon? | GotQuestions.org Why does Solomon refer to his wife as his sister (Song of Solomon 4:9)? | GotQuestions.org Solomon: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus Subtopics Solomon is Visited by the Queen of Sheba Solomon: An Ancestor of Joseph Solomon: Anointed King a Second Time Solomon: Builds Another House for Pharaoh's Daughter Solomon: Builds his House, the Forest of Lebanon Solomon: Builds Idolatrous Temples Solomon: Cedes some Inferior Cities to Hiram Solomon: Covenant Renewed in a Vision After the Dedication of the Temple Solomon: Divides his Kingdom Into Subsistence Departments Solomon: Drinking Vessels of his Houses Solomon: Extent of his Dominions Solomon: Has Seven-Hundred Wives and Three-Hundred Concubines Solomon: His Prayer for Wisdom, and his Vision Solomon: Imports Apes and Peacocks Solomon: Justice of, Illustrated in his Judgment of the Two Prostitutes Solomon: Marries One of Pharaoh's Daughters Solomon: Military Equipment of Solomon: Musicians and Musical Instruments of his Court Solomon: Named Jedidiah, by Nathan the Prophet Solomon: Plants Vineyards and Orchards of all Kinds of Fruit Trees; Makes Pools Solomon: Prophecies Concerning Solomon: Receives Tribute (Taxes) Solomon: Reigns for Forty Years Solomon: Renews the Courses of the Priests and Levites Solomon: Son of David by Bath-Sheba Solomon: Succeeds David to the Throne of Israel Solomon: The Splendor of his Court Solomon: Their Influence Over Him Related Terms Carriage-towns (3 Occurrences) |
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