Family
Who was Solomon's Father?
David
What did the people do that was wrong in the eyes of God?
Sacrifice to other gods and at high places. They did this because there was no temple built yet for the Lord.
What did God tell Solomon he would give him?
Anything that he wanted
What supplies did King Solomon get from another king in order to build the temple?
Wood (specifically cedar and cypress)
The other king had them transported from Lebanon to Israel
How long did Solomon reign in Israel?
40 years
Who was Solomon's Mother?
Bathsheba
What are high places?
Places of worship
What did Solomon ask the Lord for?
Wisdom
How did Solomon get the temple built?
He drafted forced labour. About 30,000 men. 10,000 would work at a time for one month and then take 2 months off while the other groups went to work.
What happened to the kingdom because of Solomon's sins?
It was divided up. Solomon's son would still get one tribe because of the promise God made to David but the other 10 would be given to Jeroboam who was an adversary of Solomon.
Before David die, what did he tell Solomon to do?
Walk in the ways of God
How many wives and slave women did Solomon have?
1000
700 wives and 300 slave women
What did the Lord give Solomon?
Wisdom, but he also told him he would have wealth and a long life. He did this because he was pleased with Solomon for asking for wisdom.
What precious metal did Solomon use to decorate the temple?
Gold
Which books are known for being written by Solomon?
Proverbs tells us how to live wisely
Why did Solomon marry Pharaoh's daughter?
To make an alliance with Egypt
What was Solomon's ultimate downfall?
By marrying women from many different cultures, Solomon was led astray and worshipped other gods.
What is a story that we discussed in class that displayed Solomon's wisdom?
What was the name of the king of Tyre who helped Solomon build the temple?
Hiram