Who was Solomon?
Who was King of Israel before Solomon?
King David
Solomon was continuing the ideas of someone else by building a temple. Who was this person?
His dad, King David
Which book of the Bible is Solomon credited with writing?
Proverbs
Who was the first king of Israel?
King Saul
King Solomon was known for his...
Wisdom
What important item was placed inside the Temple?
The Ark of the Covenant
What is the difference between being smart and being wise?
Being smart is to have knowledge.
Being wise is to be able to use that knowledge to make good decisions.
What is the name of the tall soldier that David defeated?
Goliath
Who was King Solomon's father?
King David
During what year of Solomon's reign was the Temple built?
The 4th year
God was pleased that Solomon used his one wish to ask for wisdom. What were the three things God mentioned he could have asked for instead? (100 pts for each item)
Riches, Power, and the death of his enemies
Who annointed David as the next King?
Samuel
King Solomon is recognized in Islam as a...
prophet
After the Temple was built, Solomon a bunch of important people and then said a prayer. What happened after the prayer was said?
Why was God please that Solomon asked him for wisdom instead of other things?
It showed that he wanted to be a good king and valued others above material things.
Name one of King Davids lasting impacts.
Writing the book of Psalms, expansion of the Israelite kingdom, etc.
After King Solomon's death, Israel was split into two parts. What were the names of these two parts?
Israel (North) and Judah (South)
The Temple in Jerusalem was a permanent version of what earlier Israelite structure?
The Tabernacle
Solomon makes multiple mistakes as king that help lead to the separation of the city of Israel. What can this teach us about wisdom and/or morality?
Just because someone knows what the right thing to do is, doesn't mean they will always do it.
King Saul and King David both made mistakes as king. What can we learn from each of them? (250 points each)
David- Repent for sins