Question 7
Solomon and the Divided KingdomThe effect of Solomon's marriage to foreign wives was that
- A.God blessed him with many children
- B.his attention was directed to state affairs
- C.his heart was turned away from God
- D.his fathers-in-law made peace with him
- E.he became more prosperous.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: C (his heart was turned away from God)
Explanation
"When Solomon was old his wives turned away his heart after other gods" (1 Kings 11:4).