Solomon was also noted as a superb statesman who had a great capacity to forge trading relationships with foreign leaders. He was the second son of David and Bathsheba, and he expanded Israels borders and economy more than any king in Israels history. Solomon was a true son of the Heavenly Father who chastens every child of His (Heb. After Sin: Lessons From Judas Morris has noted: It is worth considering the possibility, at least, that Solomon may, in his last years, have turned back to the Lord in true repentance and faith. If Satan the enemy of man and more so of God with super powers is given 7500 years of freedom and a flawed human with no super powers is given a life of 100 years to combat and resist him? 9 The LORD became angry with Solomon because his heart had turned away from the LORD, the God of Israel, who had appeared to him twice. King Solomon may not have understood how far-reaching his "little" sins would be. 11:30-32). Vast territories: "Solomon reigned over all kingdoms from the [Euphrates] River to the land of the Philistines, as far as the border of Egypt" (I Kings 4:21). But its easy to get caught up in the ER lifestyle, which can be VERY liberal, and then when I go to Church I am often confused on what to think or believe on certain things. WebHaving just repented of his own sin of denying Christ, and having received the Holy Spirit, he was able to boldly advise believers on the Day of Pentecost that they, too, needed to repent of their sins and be baptized (Acts 2:38). In Deuteronomy 7:3-4, Moses predicts the deadly results of marrying non-Israelite women: Such wives would lead their husbands "to serve other gods." We must be careful and avoid a wrong concept of Christs love., Now the LORD was angry with Solomon because his heart was turned away from the LORD, the God of Israel, who had appeared to him twice, and had commanded him concerning this thing, that he should not go after other gods; but he did not observe what the LORD had commanded. Now that was the blessing of God on his life, but it does not prove a mans heart is right before God. Remember, this is a treatise on life, not on technology. Yet know that God will bring you to judgment for all these things. was he at his house? My Account; WooCommerce Cart 0; Toggle Navigation. Religion, however, especially entrapped him through his wives. About Us; Our Animals. Does a condemnation of Solomon imply that as a person in political authority would necessarily be devoid of wisdom and obedience in ones daily life? The individual twelve tribes that Solomon ruled were not sovereign nations in their own right, constituting a company of twelve nations. The indigenous folk still occupied the land in Solomon's time. But there is no doubt that God tremendously gifted him with understanding, wealth, and power, but toward the end of his life, he let things slip and drifted away from God and His ways. b) Each tribe did not have its own unique body of law. Although God had given him wisdom far above any person before or since save Jesus Christ, Solomon still allowed himself to reject God's commands by not using the wisdom at his disposal. But obviously it didnt connect. However, I will not tear away all the kingdom, but I will give one tribe to your son for the sake of My servant David and for the sake of Jerusalem which I have chosen. (1 Kings 11:1-13)(NASB). He was hand-picked to do the job. Of course these figures are just guesses, except for the seven years before David reigns in Look at the example of true repentance in King David. Now was the time for chastening. Drifting from what we once thought thoroughly lodged within us can indeed happen when we allow our focus to wander through neglect. The following answer is based on the important assumption that Ecclesiastes was written by Solomon as strongly implied in Eccl 1:1 and as commonly As a result of Solomon's perverted disobedience, several of his corrupt successors to the throne even caused their children to "pass through the fire" (II Kings 16:3; 21:6). And to compleat the mischief, he clave unto these in love; was extravagantly fond of them, Solomon had much knowledge. Its harder for me to stay with the church because of those bad experiences. The reading for Saturday mornings Mass brought us to a high point in the life of King Solomon. It is a moral tale that contains a warning for us all. 11:9-11). Gods Promises to David about Solomon. The unconquered territories, as listed in Judges 1:27-36, include those of the Amorites and the Canaanites. God said he would always love Solomon, even when he commits iniquity. To understand why Solomon's compromises seemed so small and insignificant to him when he succumbed to them, we have to understand the situation of Solomon's reign. He had seven hundred wives, princesses, and three hundred concubines, and his wives turned his heart away. God did this to honor His promise to David that He would "establish the throne of [Solomon's] kingdom forever" (II Samuel 7:12-13). It reveals the fact that Solomon for awhile was not walking with God. God loved this man greatlyHe even spoke directly to him more than once, and because of the man's humble response, blessed him far beyond what he requested. Not sure it really matters. Beyond Gods special promises about Solomon, God had a special regard for Solomon when he was born: 2Sa 12:24And David comforted Bathsheba his wife, and went in unto her, and lay with her: and she bare a son, and he called his name Solomon: and the LORD loved him. Gods chastening Solomon in His mercy to him (cf. In fact, Solomons father, David, had committed serious sins for which he repented before God and was forgiven, although he suffered serious consequences. It is obedience that God would appreciate and if your obedience is motivated by love, then expect to meet Jesus on the otherside and hear Him say, Well done, my good and faithful servant.. WEB: Solomon sought therefore to kill Jeroboam; but Jeroboam arose, and fled into Egypt, to Shishak king of Egypt, and was in Egypt until the death of Solomon. 1 Kings 11 I found this part of the reading intersting in light of the recent discussion on King David and his being told not to count the people: I serve you in the midst of the people whom you have chosen, a people so vast that it cannot be numbered or counted., So the moral of the story is that wisdom is over rated. Pardon my speculation. He wants you to want Him! Conclusion Both the OT and the NT provide information that implies that Solomon did repent before he died. But the second man turned to Jesus in faith and asked to be savedand Jesus replied, I tell you the truth, today you will be with me in paradise (Luke 23:43). It was childlike. His reign offers a striking contrast to that of his father. We will start with King Davids instruction to his son, the new king, Solomon, because he was dying. He followed the people! I think in a way I was afraid of being shunned for the things that happened to me. No. Solomon is perhaps the most vivid example of a Laodicean in the entirety of the Bible (Revelation 3:14-22). He saw the blessing or miracle of God on his life. Prayer and Mass attendance slip away. (NASB) 1 Kings 11:1-4, Today many Christians would admire this man and probably place him in church leadership. I just felt, (the more I thought about it on my own) that he was well intentioned in attempting to organize the tribes. Why did He do that? 1 John 4:19). His ego and lusts take control of the man and diminish his mission. My Dad said the hardest thing in the world is to follow directions. And keep the charge of the LORD your God, to walk in His ways, to keep His statutes, His commandments, His ordinances, and His testimonies, according to what is written in the law of Moses, that you may succeed in all that you do and wherever you turn, so that the LORD may carry out His promise which He spoke concerning me, saying, If your sons are careful of their way, to walk before Me in truth with all their heart and with all their soul, you shall not lack a man on the throne of Israel. (NASB) 1 Kings 2:3-4. As a believer who loved God, Solomon did not perish eternally when he died. The Solomonic Wisdom literature is an expression of the Chronicler's vision of Solomon as a good and wise king. This was wise instruction from a father. Compromise can steal away our eternal life if we are not careful! 3:11-12; written by Solomon). Scripture does not give any clear indication that Solomon repented of his sinfulness before he died. Surely. A nation with this level of war materiel put their reliance on it as it made the army such a powerful fighting machine. 7 On a hill east of Jerusalem, Solomon built a high place for Chemosh the detestable god of Moab, and for Molech the detestable god of the Ammonites. is in scripture (eg 1 Kings 11). once delivered" ( Jude 3, KJV). Hi Dr. Rajesh Gandhi, What do we lose if we drift away by neglecting to follow our spiritual responsibilities? David, a man who knew God's law intimately, would have been sure to instruct his son in them and have him write a copy of the law as commanded. He slowly drifted away from God, so that when he was old, unbelievable as it seems, he allowed his wives to turn his heart from the God that had given him everything. Did we do anything to deserve this status or recognition? Martin G. Collins Do these sound like good trades? Deception, Idolatry and the Feast of Tabernacles, God was not well pleased with Solomon. Even those whom God chastens with death because they do not repent (many sleep [1 Cor. 11:32). King solomon will never be wise if he couldnt save his soul. Apostasy is taking place, and God says that He was going to allow delusion to come upon people, a "blindness" to occur. This is what trapped Solomon. 31 For if we would judge ourselves, we should not be judged. I will try to present here the existing arguments for both positions. Thus also he did for all his foreign wives, who burned incense and sacrificed to their gods. We regret that we do not find recorded in the pages of Scripture about Solomons repentance, but that does not give us enough reason to believe that there was no repentance. Unconditional promise: "I will tear the kingdom out of the hand of Solomon and will give ten tribes to you" (verse 31). This example comes from the life of the wisest king ever to live, one whom God blessed with wisdom that no one could gainsay, who had wealth and ability no one had ever possessed before. He was distracted by his interest in women. That is a warning to those who are considering marriage to an unbelieving man or woman. If we think of it this way, it should deter us from corrosive pride, as we realize that each gift has a specific use, and one gift is not any better or inferior to any other. A similar kind of unintentional drifting from God's truth can take place in our minds. Unfortunately, unlike David, Solomon did not have the spiritual resources to recover from what he did. Perhaps with the Church and sacraments, we have more protection now? He found Jeroboam, a talented and ambitious Ephraimite whom Solomon had years before placed in charge of Joseph's labor force (I Kings 11:28). John W. Ritenbaugh Does the Bible state who went to heaven after death? His experience is a warning of what will befall us if we follow his example of compromise. When Rehoboam followed his fathers misguided policies the ten tribes in the north had enough and they divided from Judah. A wholehearted devotion to God is necessary. Nut all the details of his life and even the judgment that he turned from the Lord due to his many wives etc. He made his decision, and God made His. Is there mention made that he indeed slept with all, or even any, of the l000 wives. Searching for Israel (Part Five): Solomon and the Divided Kingdom. 2. God Almighty distributes these gifts to each member specifically and individually as He wills, as we see in I Corinthians 12:11: "But one and the same Spirit works all these things, distributing to each one individually as He wills.". WebThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Solomon, having learned the hard way, writes, "There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way of death" (Proverbs 14:12). Thats not what the Sacred Scripture says. What were his true-real commitments? Does Solomonssinfulness late in his lifeand the lack of mention of his repentance mean that he died as an apostate and perished eternally? I got the details from Scripture about Nathan and Bathsheba. You can tell the difference. Trade expanded widely during his reign. This daily newsletter provides a starting point for personal study, and gives valuable insight into the verses that make up the Word of God. Just as God warned, his foreign wives turned his heart away after other gods (1 Kin. A People for His Name: My Ministry Testimony, Scripture Does Not Say, A rock in bad hands killed Abel.. Each new wife confirmed his decision to violate God's law. 7:13; cf. So feed the good wolf Katherine. For instance, he traded twenty Galilean cities for the gold and lumber provided by Tyre (I Kings 9:11). Once he was accustomed to it, it wore away his loyalty as each compromise made the next step easier. 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