Question 16
Solomon and the Divided KingdomIt was wrong for King Solomon to have married foreign women because
- A.they would entice him to worship idols
- B.the women of Israel were more beautiful
- C.they were very jealous
- D.a king should not have too many children.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: A (they would entice him to worship idols)
Explanation
God had warned Israel not to marry foreign women because they would turn their hearts after other gods, and in his old age Solomon's wives did this (1 Kings 11:1–4).