The Dream at Gibeon
Instead of riches or a long life, this is the primary thing Solomon famously asked God for in a dream.
Wisdom (or a discerning heart)
To settle the dispute between two mothers, Solomon ordered this object to be brought to him.
A SWORD
To solidify a political alliance, Solomon made a marriage treaty with this world leader.
The Pharaoh of Egypt
God appeared to Solomon at this specific location, described in the text as the most important "high place".
Gibeon
Solomon commanded the living child to be cut in this manner and given to each woman.
In half...
The daughter of the Pharaoh was brought to this specific part of Jerusalem until Solomon finished building his palace and the Temple.
The City of David
Solomon showed his initial love for the Lord by walking according to the statutes of this man, his father.
King David
This is the emotion the true mother felt for her son, which ultimately proved her identity to the King.
COMPASSION/DEEP AFFECTION
During the early years of Solomon's reign, the people were sacrificing at "high places" for this specific reason.
A temple had not yet been built for the name of the Lord
Because Solomon did not ask for long life, riches, or the death of his enemies, God promised to add these two things to him anyway.
Riches and Honor
This was the number of days after the first mother gave birth that the second mother also delivered a child.
THREE DAYS
Before he could complete the Temple, Solomon had to build this second structure for himself in Jerusalem.
A palace
When Solomon awoke from his dream at the high place, he returned to this city and held a feast for all his officials.
Jerusalem
When all of Israel heard of Solomon's verdict, they realized that this was in him to administer justice.
THE WISDOM OF GOD
Along with his own palace and the Temple, Solomon also finished building this structure around Jerusalem during this time.
A wall around Jerusalem