Theory question 103
Solomon and the Divided Kingdom(a) Write notes on Solomon's request for wisdom. (b) Give three ways Solomon's request was … approved.
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(a) Solomon loved the Lord and went to Gibeon, offering a thousand burnt offerings (1 Kings 3:3-4).
The Lord appeared in a dream: "Ask what I shall give you" (1 Kings 3:5).
Solomon praised God's steadfast love to David (1 Kings 3:6).
He confessed he was like a little child who did not know how to go out or come in (1 Kings 3:7).
He was among a great people too many to number (1 Kings 3:8).
He asked for an understanding mind to govern the people and discern good and evil (1 Kings 3:9).
(b) The request pleased the Lord (1 Kings 3:10).
God gave him a wise and discerning mind unequalled before or after (1 Kings 3:12).
God added riches and honour, which he had not asked for (1 Kings 3:13).
God promised long life if he walked in His ways (1 Kings 3:14).
His wisdom was shown in the judgement of the two harlots and all Israel stood in awe (1 Kings 3:16-28).
His fame spread; he spoke 3,000 proverbs and kings came to hear him (1 Kings 4:29-34).
Describe the Gibeon dream, then how God approved the request.