Question 17
Solomon and the Divided KingdomIn order to maintain his harem Solomon
- A.embarked on commercial enterprises
- B.built warehouses
- C.took money from the temple treasury
- D.taxed his people heavily
- E.collected donations from neighbouring nations
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: D (taxed his people heavily)
Explanation
Solomon's huge household was supplied by heavy levies on the people and forced labour; the people later complained of his 'heavy yoke' (1 Kings 4:7, 22–28; 12:4).