1 Kings 3

1 Kings 3:1-28

Contents: Alliance of Solomon and Pharoah. Marriage with Pharoah’s daughter. Loses at Gibeon. Solomon’s prayer. His wisdom.

Characters: God, Solomon, two women.

Conclusion: The wisdom of God is laid up for those who have the spirit of a child (Luke 10:21) 1 Kings 3:8; 1 Kings 3:9. A knowledge of our own limitations is very essential to true success, if we have learned that the power of the omnipotent God is at our disposal.

Key Word: Wisdom, 1 Kings 3:9; 1 Kings 3:28.

Strong Verses: 1 Kings 3:7.

Striking Facts: Wisdom: Its beginning, Psalms 111:10. Its source, Daniel 2:20-22. Its quality, James 3:17. Way to it, 1 Corinthians 3:18. Personification of it, 1 Corinthians 1:30. How to obtain it, James 1:5. Who is it for, Matthew 7:24-25.