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2. Lesson 13 I Kings 9:1-27, 10:1-29; II Chronicles 7:11-9:28
United Kingdom – Part 2
Lesson 13
I Kings 9:1-27, 10:1-29; II Chronicles 7:11-9:28

3. Review Kingdom at peace & prosperous Temple is built and dedicated
God descends and ‘inhabits’ the temple
Solomon’s prayer
You keep your promises
If we sin, then pray...please hear & forgive
Solomon builds his own house

4. God’s relationship w/ His own
God appears to Solomon – 2nd time
Whatever condition you’re in:
Humble yourselves
Seek Me
Turn from evil/sin
I will hear from heaven and forgive

5. God’s relationship w/ Solomon and Israel
God appears to Solomon – 2nd time
If you, Solomon walk before me...
Your throne will be established
But if you do not and turn away...
Israel will be cut off from this land
Temple will be destroyed
Passersby will ask, “ What happened here?”

6. Solomon Continues Building and Expanding
20 yrs to build temple and palace
Solomon gave Hiram of Tyre 20 cities in exchange for gold
Hiram saw the cities and was displeased
Fortified cities, broadened kingdom to the north and extended walls of Jerusalem to include Mt Moriah (temple mount)

7. Solomon Continues Building and Expanding
Built navies in two seas: Mediterranean and Red Sea/Indian Ocean
Gold, silver, ivory, apes, peacocks
Gold, Gold, Gold – 25 tons each year
200 large shields (~7.5 lbs)
300 small shields (~3.75 lbs)

8. Solomon Continues Building and Expanding
Horse trader
Chariot dealer
Silver as common as stones in the street
Tourists came from all over to see Solomon’s kingdom and hear his wisdom: always bringing gifts

9. Just for fun... 120 talents 1 talent = 75 lbs (guestimate)
120 x 75lbs = 9,000 lbs
In 2015 gold is worth > $1,100 p/oz ($17,000p/lb)
In 1971 gold was worth ~$40 p/oz ($640 p/lb)
So, the value back in Solomon’s day....
But, today’s value is approximately $17,000 x 9,000 = $153,000,000

10. Queen of Sheba Visit
“You are far greater in wealth and wisdom than I had heard. How happy your men must be to have you for their king....God is to be praised who has delighted in you and placed you upon the throne. Because of His eternal love for Israel, He has made you king to uphold justice & righteousness.”

11. Thoughts What might the queen’s visit do to Solomon’s ego?
God will hear us when we turn to Him
Humble yourself
Seek Him
Turn from evil/sin
He promises to hear from heaven and forgive

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