In these passages God appeared to Solomon and said that He had heard Solomon’s prayer and had consecrated the Temple that Solomon built. God said that His Name, His Eyes, and His Heart would be…
In these passages is the account of Solomon dedicating the Temple and bringing the Ark of God into the Most Holy Place. When the Ark was placed in the Most Holy Place a cloud filled…
In these passages is the account of Solomon building his house. It was very large (100’ X 75’) and made from the wood in Lebanon’s forest. It took 13 years to build his house. Whereas,…
In these passages is the account of Solomon building the Temple, the House of the Lord. Solomon hired Hiram, King of Tyre, to provide the materials for the work.
Hiram was glad to help because…
In these passages is the account of God appearing to Solomon in a dream after Solomon had offered a thousand burnt offerings to the Lord at Gibeon. God asked Solomon what Solomon wished from God.…
In these passages is the account of David’s death. Before he died, David spoke to his son, Solomon who David made King of Israel. David told Solomon, “Be strong, therefore, show yourself a man, and…
In these passages is the account of another of David’s sons trying to take the throne and replace David. Adonijah had gained a following, including David’s commander Joab and Abiathar the priest. However, David had…
In these passages is the account of God becoming angry with Israel and orchestrating an event whereby God would punish Israel. God ‘incited David to number Israel.’ I’m not sure why this was a punishable…
In these passages is a song which David wrote after the Lord delivered him from the hand of all his enemies. David praised God for all that God had done for David. David said of…
In these passages is the account of Sheba leading 10 tribes of Israel away from David. These tribes were willing to depart and follow Sheba because they were at odds with Judah.
Judah was more…