King David
Who chose David to be king?
God
Who became king after David died?
Solomon
Who built the temple to the LORD?
Solomon
Who came to visit Solomon to test his wisdom?
The Queen of Sheba
What led Solomon away from the LORD?
His foreign wives
Why was David not allowed to build the temple?
He was a man of war / had shed much blood
What did Solomon ask God for?
Wisdom
What special building was the temple meant to be?
God’s house
Name one rich thing found in Solomon’s palace.
Gold / ivory throne / lions / cedar / silver
What did Solomon build for false gods?
Altars and high places
What did David do to prepare for the temple?
He gathered materials like gold, silver, and plans
Why did God also give Solomon wealth and peace?
Because Solomon asked for wisdom and not riches
How did God show He had entered the temple?
With a cloud and fire
Why did many people come from other nations to see Solomon?
To hear his wisdom and see his riches
Why did God not take the whole kingdom away from Solomon?
Because of His promise to David
What promise did God make to David about his family?
A king from his family would rule forever
What wise decision did Solomon make about the two women and the baby?
He suggested dividing the baby to find the true mother
What was the main purpose of Solomon’s prayer at the temple dedication?
That God would hear and answer the prayers of His people
How did Solomon’s wealth bring honour to God?
Other nations saw God’s blessing and praised Him
Who became king after Solomon died?
Rehoboam
How was David an important king for God’s people?
He led Israel, trusted God, and God promised an eternal king from his family
Why was Solomon called a king of peace at the start of his reign?
He ruled with wisdom and justice and brought peace to the kingdom
What blessing and warning did God give Israel about the temple?
Blessing for obedience; punishment if they turned to idols
What was it like to be a servant or guard in Solomon’s palace?
You would see great riches, order, fine clothes, gold, and joyful worship
Why did the kingdom split into Israel and Judah?
Rehoboam rejected wise advice and the people rebelled