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Where did Solomon go to offer sacrifices at the beginning of the chapter?
Gibeon
Why was Gibeon an important place of worship?
The tabernacle and the great high place were there.
How many burnt offerings did Solomon offer at Gibeon?
1,000 burnt offerings
How did God appear to Solomon at Gibeon?
In a dream by night
What did God tell Solomon to ask for?
Whatever he wanted
Instead of riches or long life, what did Solomon ask God for?
Wisdom/understanding to govern the people
How did Solomon describe himself when speaking to God?
As a little child who did not know how to govern
What was God's response to Solomon's request?
God was pleased.
What two things did God give Solomon in addition to wisdom?
Riches and honor
What condition did God place on Solomon for receiving long life?
He had to walk in God's ways and keep His commandments.
After waking from the dream, where did Solomon go?
Jerusalem
Before what sacred object did Solomon stand in Jerusalem?
The Ark of the Covenant
What offerings did Solomon make after returning to Jerusalem?
Burnt offerings and peace offerings
For whom did Solomon make a feast?
All his servants
What kind of women came before Solomon with a difficult case?
Two prostitutes
What problem did the two women bring before the king?
Both claimed to be the mother of the living baby.
How many days after the first woman gave birth did the second woman give birth?
Three days later
What happened to one woman's baby during the night?
The baby died when she lay on him.
What did the woman allegedly do after her baby died?
Switched her dead baby for the living baby.
What unusual command did Solomon give to resolve the dispute?
Bring a sword and divide the living child in two.
What did the true mother say when Solomon ordered the child divided?
Give the child to the other woman, but do not kill him.
What did the other woman say about the child?
Neither of us should have him; divide him.
To whom did Solomon award the child?
The woman who wanted the child spared.
Why did all Israel fear and respect Solomon after this judgment?
They saw that God's wisdom was in him to administer justice.
What is the central lesson of Solomon's request to God?
Seeking God's wisdom is more valuable than wealth, power, or long life.