Category: 1 Kings 4
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The Manifest Wisdom of God
1 Kings 4:29-34 “And God gave Solomon wisdom and understanding beyond measure, and breadth of mind like the sand on the seashore, so that Solomon’s wisdom surpassed the wisdom of all the people of the east and all the wisdom of Egypt. For he was wiser than all other men, wiser than Ethan the Ezrahite,…
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What’s the Ideal?
1 Kings 4:20-25 “Judah and Israel were as many as the sand by the sea. They ate and drank and were happy. Solomon ruled over all the kingdoms from the Euphrates to the land of the Philistines and to the border of Egypt. They brought tribute and served Solomon all the days of his life…
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The Greatest Feast of All!
1 Kings 4:7 “Solomon had twelve officers over all Israel, who provided food for the king and his household. Each man had to make provision for one month in the year.” It’s so interesting that the Bible makes mention of King Solomon’s eating habits. We are told of his sumptuous meals and the means whereby…
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The Splendor of Solomon
1 Kings 4:7 “Solomon had twelve officers over all Israel who provided food for the king and his household. Each man had to make provision for one month in the year.” When you read the verse above, does it seem strange to you? We are told that there were 12 officers appointed by Solomon simply…
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A High Calling
1 Kings 4:1-6 “King Solomon was king over all Israel, and these were his high officials: Azariah the son of Zadok was the priest; Elihoreph and Ahijah the sons of Shisha were secretaries; Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud was recorder; Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was in command of the army; Zadok and Abiathar were priests; Azariah the son of Nathan was…