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Recap of 6/4/06 (1 Kings 4:1-34)
1. Wisdom (hokmah) in the Old Testament in its widest meaning meant “skill in craftsmanship or administration.” Applied to life it meant the “art of being successful.” For the believer this skill begins with the knowledge of God, focusing on Him, seeing life from His perspective.
2. One area in which Solomon exhibited wisdom was in the administration of his kingdom, with its eleven chief administrators and its twelve district governors.
3. Israel was safe, secure and prosperous and at peace with the surrounding nations, a peace purchased by David and his wars. Through David’s sacrifices Israel was able to enjoy unprecedented success.
4. Solomon had wide ranging interests in all of life (zoology, ornithology, ichthyology, & forestry). His wisdom and learning drew all the world to his door. We should strive to be well-rounded people, enjoying learning, pursuing education, doing what we love and loving what we’re doing.
