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Which son of David tried to make himself king when David was old: Adonijah or Abiathar?
Adonijah
Before David died, what did he tell Solomon to always do?
Keep God’s commands.
Why did Solomon want wisdom?
To govern (lead) the people. To discern between good and evil.
What did the people think when they heard how Solomon used his wisdom in the case of the two women and the baby?
They were awed. They recognized his wisdom came from God.
Who had David promised would be king after him?
Solomon
What did God say when he appeared to Solomon in a dream?
Ask what I shall give you. He offered to give Solomon whatever he asked for.
Who came before Solomon with a difficult case to judge?
two women
True or false: Wisdom is facts about things or skills we can learn
False. That is the definition of knowledge.
Who was Solomon’s mother?
Bathsheba
What did Solomon ask God for?
Understanding mind. Wisdom.
What were the two women fighting about?
a baby boy and who he belonged to
What is wisdom?
Knowing and using God’s truth in our own lives.
Name one of the three men David called to him when he heard Adonijah was making himself king.
Nathan the prophet, Zadok the priest, Benaiah the head of David’s bodyguard.
What did God think of Solomon’s request: was he pleased or disappointed?
pleased
Why did Solomon call for a sword to cut the baby in half?
He was testing the women to see how each one responded.
Where can we learn God’s truth so we can wisely use it in our lives?
The Bible
What did David command his three servants to do?
Anoint/make Solomon king.
What else did God promise to give Solomon?
riches and honor
How did Solomon know which woman was the baby’s real mother?
The real mother begged for the baby to be spared.
How else does the memory verse say we can get wisdom?
Ask God