Solomon Chooses Wisdom
1 Kings, 2 Chronicles 1
1 Kings, 2 Chronicles 1
Why did Solomon marry Pharoh's daughter?
He wanted to form an alliance.
How many labourers from Israel helped build the temple?
30,000
How much gold was 120 talents?
4.5 tons, 8,900 lbs, or 4,080 kilograms
Is it completely true that money is the root of ALL evil?
No, there is nothing wrong with having money. It can be used to serve God. Making it a high priority, though, is wrong. The Bible says "For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil" (1 Timothy 6:10)
Why didn't God take away the entire kingdom from Solomon and his descendants?
What country did Solomon form an alliance with?
Egypt
How long did it take to build the temple?
7 years
Who were the labourers for Solomon's projects?
Amorites, Hittites, Perizzites, Hivites, Jubizites
What impressed the queen of Sheba when she visited King Solomon?
His wealth and wisdom
What lead Solomon to turn away from God?
His wives brought their foreign gods into his home and led him astray
What sin did Solomon and the people commit?
They offered sacrifices on the high places.
What was in the Most Holy Place?
The ark of the covenant and the statue of the cherubim.
What kinds of gifts did Solomon receive from the queen of Sheba?
Gold, silver, robes, weapons, spices, horses, wives
What did Solomon do as King that went against Moses' requirements for a king?
He brought a large number of horses from Egypt, took many wives, and accumulated great wealth.
How did God punish Solomon for his disobedience?
He took away part of the kingdom from Solomon's descendants.
In 1 Kings 3, what did both women claim?
The baby was theirs.
Solomon traded _____ and ____ with Hiram, king of Tyre, for the _____ and ______ needed to build the temple.
Wheat, olive oil, cedar, and pine.
Where did Solomon's ships sail?
India, Africa, Arabia
What were Moses' requirements for a great king?
Israelite, he should not get horses from Egypt, should not take many wives, should not accumulate large amounts of silver and gold, and he should follow the law of God.
Who did Solomon try to kill?
Jeroboam
What extra thing did God promise to give Solomon after the discerning heart?
Riches, wealth, long life.
Name two items that were in the Holy Place of the temple.
Lampstands, altar of incense, tables, or loaves of bread.
What kind of trouble did Solomon's wealth and building projects bring upon the kingdom?
Solomon's forced labour to work on his many building projects a d his heavy taxation to pay for the projects took their toll on the people.
"A good ____ is more desirable that great ____; to be esteemed is better than _____ or ______"
Name, riches, silver, gold
What do the mystery letters spell on the worksheet titled "Solomon's bad choices?
"Solomon trusted himself not God"