Big Idea: King Solomon is a divided king, full of wisdom but also full of folly.

1 Kings 2:2-3

            Will Solomon be a good king or a bad king?

1 Kings 3:1

1 Kings 3:3

1 Kings 3:7-9

1 Kings 6:38

1 Kings 7:1

1 Kings 9:15

1 Kings 9:17

Exodus 1:11

1 Kings 10:28-29

1 Kings 11:1-3

Deuteronomy 17:15-17

            Rules for kings of Israel:

1. You must be an Israelite, not a foreigner.
2. Do not acquire many horses, especially from Egypt.
3. Do not acquire many wives.
4. Do not acquire a lot of gold and silver.

Wisdom is only as valuable as your desire to use it.

1 Kings 11:11