Solomon and Wisdon
What did Solomon ask Jehovah for when he became king?
Wisdom to care for Jehovah’s people
Who built the temple in Jerusalem?
King Solomon
What helped Solomon stay faithful to Jehovah at the beginning of his reign?
His love for Jehovah and his humility
What happened to Israel after Solomon died?
The kingdom was divided
Whose advice did Rehoboam wrongly follow?
His younger friends
Why was Jehovah pleased with Solomon’s request?
Because he asked unselfishly, not for riches or power
How long did it take to build the temple?
Seven years
What slowly turned Solomon away from Jehovah?
His foreign wives and their false worship
What were the names of the two kingdoms?
Israel and Judah
Why was Jeroboam afraid to let the people worship in Jerusalem?
He feared losing his power
How did people in other lands learn about Solomon’s wisdom?
They heard reports and came to ask him questions
What valuable materials were used in the temple’s construction? (4)
Gold, silver, wood, and stone
Why is Solomon’s life a warning for us today?
Because even a good start can be lost if faithfulness is not maintained
Who became king of the ten tribes of Israel?
Jeroboam
What false worship did Jeroboam introduce?
Golden calves
Who traveled a long distance to test Solomon with difficult questions?
The queen of Sheba
What did Solomon do in front of the altar when the temple was dedicated?
He knelt and prayed to Jehovah
What happens when we allow bad influence to affect our worship?
It weakens our relationship with Jehovah
Why did the people rebel against King Rehoboam?
Because he treated them harshly
How did Jeroboam’s actions affect the people spiritually?
They turned away from Jehovah
What warning did Jehovah give Solomon along with his blessings?
That he must remain obedient to enjoy long life and blessings
How did Jehovah show that he approved of the temple and the prayer?
Fire came down from heaven and consumed the offerings
What key lesson do we learn about obedience from Solomon’s life?
Blessings depend on continued loyalty to Jehovah
What symbol did the prophet Ahijah use to show the kingdom would be divided?
He tore his garment into 12 pieces
What lesson does the divided kingdom teach us about leadership?
Pride and fear lead to spiritual harm