the transition of power
This wicked son of King David conspired to become the next king while his father was on his deathbed.
Who is Adonijah?
Instead of riches or long life, Solomon asked God for this type of "heart" to help him govern the people.
What is an understanding (or wise/discerning) heart?
To solve a dispute between two women claiming the same baby, Solomon famously (and shockingly) offered to do this to the infant.
What is split it in half?
Things began going downhill when Slomon built a brand-new complex for this purpose, making it much larger and fancier than God's temple.
What is his own palace?
This son of Solomon succeeded him, but the people continued to suffer heavily under his rule.
Who is Rehoboam?
She was King David’s wife who reminded him of his promise that their son Solomon would succeed him.
Who is Bathsheba (Ba Sheeba)?
When making his humble request to God, Solomon compared himself to this phase of life, saying he had no idea what he was doing.
What is a little child
This was considered Solomon’s greatest physical achievement during his reign of peace.
What is building God's permanent temple?
To fund his extravagant lifestyle, Solomon burdened his people with heavy amounts of this financial obligation.
What are taxes?
This "old frenemy" of Solomon stepped in to lead a massive rebellion against the king's son.
Who is Jeroboam?
King David instructed this prophet to take Solomon to Guhan to anoint him as the new king.
Who is Nathan?
Solomon asked for wisdom so that he could accurately distinguish between these two moral concepts.
What are right and wrong?
The video notes that the value of this specific precious metal used extensively in the temple would be worth billions today.
What is gold?
Solomon formed these diplomatic arrangements with neighboring countries, giving Israel an unprecedented era of wealth, safety, and peace.
What are alliances?
Out of the 12 original tribes of Israel, this exact number rebelled and split away.
What is 10?
Foreshadowing Jesus’s triumphal entry, Solomon rode into Jerusalem on this specific animal belonging to the king.
What is the king's mule?
Because God was pleased with his request, He promised Solomon these two things that he didn't ask for, alongside a long life
What are riches and honor?
build the temple, Solomon spared no expense, importing materials and hiring the best of these professionals.
What are craftsmen?
To upgrade Israel's defense and security, Solomon significantly strengthened this branch of his nation's power.
what is the military?
Following the great rebellion, the unified kingdom of Israel was tragically torn into this many pieces.
What is two?
King David ruled over the kingdom of Israel for this exact number of years before his death.
What is 40 years?
The video warns against treating God like this kind of "celestial" object, only expecting Him to give us whatever we want.
What is a vending machine?
News of Solomon’s immense wealth and wisdom spread like wildfire, drawing visitors from Israel, the Middle East, and this continent.
What is Africa?
According to the video, Solomon ultimately failed to do this gospel principle because he let success go to his head.
What is endure to the end
The narrator joked that a 10-out-of-12 tribal rebellion is something they would "not" do this to.
What is recommend?