Solomon: A Study in Grace and Consequence

Key Verse: “The Lord loved him, and because the Lord loved him, he sent word through Nathan the prophet to name him Jedidiah.”— 2 Samuel 12 : 24-25 1.1 Birth after Brokenness Solomon’s entry into history is framed by moral tragedy and divine grace. He was born to David and…

Key Verse: “King Solomon was greater in riches and wisdom than all the other kings of the earth. The whole world sought audience with Solomon to hear the wisdom God had put in his heart.”— 1 Kings 10 : 23-24 2.1 Judgement and Justice: Wisdom in Action The first public…

Key Verse: “King Solomon, however, loved many foreign women … They were from nations about which the Lord had told the Israelites, ‘You must not intermarry with them, because they will surely turn your hearts after their gods.’ Nevertheless, Solomon held fast to them in love.”— 1 Kings 11 :…

Key Verse: “Since this is your attitude and you have not kept my covenant and my decrees, which I commanded you, I will most certainly tear the kingdom away from you and give it to one of your subordinates.”— 1 Kings 11 : 11 4.1 Divine Discipline, Not Divine Abandonment…

Key Verse: “Now all has been heard; here is the conclusion of the matter: Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the duty of all mankind. For God will bring every deed into judgement.”— Ecclesiastes 12 : 13-14 5.1 The Tone of An Old King When the historical…

Key Verse: “Blessed is the one who finds wisdom, and the one who gains understanding; for she is more profitable than silver and yields better returns than gold.”— Proverbs 3 : 13-14 7.1 From Glory to Grace: A Life in Full Cycle Solomon’s story traces the complete rhythm of divine-human…

Appendix A – Chronological Timeline of Solomon’s Life Approx. Year BCE Estimated Age Major Event Scriptural Reference Spiritual Significance c. 990 Birth Solomon born to David and Bathsheba; named Jedidiah (“Beloved of the Lord”). 2 Sam 12 : 24–25 Birth from repentance → life of grace. c. 970 ~20 yrs…