Before we get to 1 Kings 10, lets do a mini recap:
In 1 Kings 9 and 10, the Word got out about the king and his relationship with the Lord. The news of his wealth brought an influential queen to his door. The Queen of Sheba saw the hand of the Lord in Solomon’s fame and praised God for it. Perhaps she took news of the Lord home with her and it influenced her community. Solomon’s influence, in this case, was used for good — to glorify God.
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In 1 Kings 10 and 11, Solomon will solidify his influencer status. He will stray though, no longer using his influence for good. It seems to be a particular pitfall or temptation of influencers. Too much fame and fortune lead to self-gratification. Too much of self leaves very little room for the Lord. And when Solomon fails to value the Lord, he breaks the covenant.
Scene 1: Solomon’s Wealth
Scene 2: Solomon’s Wives
In Scene 3: Solomon’s Fall
Scene 4: Solomon’s Consequence
In Scene 5: Solomon’s Peace Perishes
Scene 6: Solomon’s Death
Verses Mentioned:
- Deuteronomy 17:16-17
- Genesis 38
- Judges 14
- 1 Kings 16
- Nehemiah 13:23-27
- Deuteronomy 6:5
- Matthew 22:37
- 1 Samuel 15:28
- 2 Samuel 7:12-16
The author of this article is Hayley Mowatt, producer of Bible Book Club podcast.
