Living Water Community Church

we explored the passage where Solomon begins his first steps as ruler over the kingdom of Israel. There were several cautionary points made at the beginning of the section. Solomon made a marriage alliance with Pharaoh king of Egypt. This was in essence a way of looking to someone other then God as an ally and support. Solomon did not need to do this and it was ultimately a way in which his relationship with God was undermined, and we will see this as the story progresses. It is also pointed out how the people were sacrificing at the high places, and while this is not ideal it appears God met them in this way until the temple was built. Solomon also made these kinds of sacrifices. But we also see it stated how Solomon loved the Lord. This attribution is only given in print to Solomon in the Bible. In pursuit of this love for God he made a thousand burnt offerings at the high places in Gibeon. After this offering God appeared to Solomon in a dream by night and asked what he would like for God to give him. Solo