Why did God get mad at Solomon?

As Solomon grew old, his wives turned his heart after other gods, and his heart was not fully devoted to the LORD his God, as the heart of David his father had been. 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.

What is the sin committed by Solomon?

Although the wisest man in the nation, Solomon committed a very foolish act. He committed an exceedingly great sin through the worshipping of idols. And from being the a wise man he became a fool, and his sin is written down in the “Book of the Prophets”.

How did God respond to Solomon’s request?

Solomon’s response set him apart from many other kings. His God-honoring qualities were apparent. First, Solomon humbly acknowledged his lack of experience in leading God’s people. God was pleased with Solomon’s request, and He agreed to give Solomon a wise and understanding heart.

Did Solomon repented?

And even though God rebuked Solomon and warned him that judgment was coming, Solomon didn’t respond with humility, sorrow or repentance. There is no indication that Solomon ever repented from his idol worship or tore down the pagan altars.

What happened to Solomon’s temple?

The Temple was looted and then destroyed in 586/587 BCE at the hands of the Babylonian king Nebuchadnezzar II, who also deported the Jews to Babylon. The destruction of the temple and the deportation were seen as fulfillments of prophecy and strengthened Judaic religious beliefs.

What was God’s promise to Solomon?

At the beginning of his reign, Solomon loved the God of Israel and covenanted with God that he would walk in obedience throughout his administration as king of Israel. Solomon was promised wisdom, riches, honor, and long life if he would continue in righteousness before the Lord.

What happened to Solomon at the end of his life?

After a reign of forty years, he dies of natural causes at around 60 years of age. Upon Solomon’s death, his son, Rehoboam, succeeds him.

What is the only thing that King Solomon has done that made God punish him?

“His wives turned his heart after other gods” (1 Kings 11:4, NIV), and thus he built shrines to the gods of their religions. In the biblical account of his reign, God tells Solomon he will punish him for his apostasy by breaking up his kingdom after his death.

Why was God so pleased about Solomon asking for the gift of wisdom over and above power and wealth does this tell us something about what truly pleases God?

God was pleased because Solomon was doing essentially what Jesus asks everyone to do in Matthew 6:33: Seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness.” Solomon was seeking not his own pleasure and power, but God’s pleasure. God added “these things” to him, “these things” in Solomon’s case being riches and honor.