👤 The Biblical Person of the Day
🧠 Solomon – the wise king
📌 Profile
- Name: Solomon
- Birth period: approx. 10th century BC
- Place of birth: Jerusalem
- Time of death: approx. 931 BC
- Age: approx. 60 years
- Father: David
- Mother: Bathsheba
- Occupation: King
📖 Short story
Solomon was the son of David and became king of Israel.
He is best known for his extraordinary wisdom. Instead of asking for wealth or power, he asked God for an understanding heart — and became famous for it.
During his reign, Israel experienced a time of peace and prosperity.
🔥 The decisive moment
His request to God for wisdom instead of wealth or power.
✨ 7 special things about Solomon
- He was the son of King David
- He asked God for wisdom
- He is considered one of the wisest people in history
- He built the first temple in Jerusalem
- He led Israel into a time of peace
- He wrote parts of the Bible (e.g., Proverbs)
- He became internationally known for his wisdom
⚖️ Strengths & weaknesses
✔ wise
✔ just
✔ successful
✔ visionary
❌ later allowed himself to be influenced
❌ partially turned away from God
❗ The mistake that shaped him
Over time, Solomon allowed himself to be distracted by other influences.
➡️ His decisions led to long-term problems in the kingdom.
📜 Key verse
“So give your servant a discerning heart.” (1 Kings 3:9)
🧠 Life lesson
A good beginning does not guarantee a good ending.
🎯 Application for today
Stay focused — even when you are successful.
❓ Question for you
What would you choose: success or wisdom?
📌 Context
Solomon lived during the golden age of Israel, when the kingdom was strong and prosperous.
🔗 Connection
He was the son of David.
Conclusion:
Solomon shows that wisdom is valuable — but it must also be maintained.
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