This king, the son of David and Bathsheba, is known as the wisest man who ever lived.
Who is Solomon?
Solomon’s kingdom prospered in part because of this strategic advantage between Egypt and Asia.
What is control of trade routes (or commerce)?
When given the chance to ask for anything, Solomon chose this instead of wealth or long life.
What is wisdom (or an understanding heart)?
Solomon maintained peace largely through this method with neighboring nations.
What is diplomacy (or alliances/marriages)?
Solomon revealed his wisdom in a case involving two women and this disputed claim.
What is a baby (or a child)?
Solomon’s heart turned away from God because of influence from these people.
Who are his foreign wives?
Solomon built this important structure as a permanent place of worship for God.
What is the temple?
As a result of Solomon’s disobedience, this happened to the kingdom after his death.
What is it was divided?
This book of the Bible contains many of Solomon’s wise sayings.
What is Proverbs?
Solomon’s life teaches that wisdom should be valued above this.
What is knowledge (or wealth/worldly success)?