It came to pass, when Rehoboam had established the kingdom, and had strengthened himself, he forsook the law of the Lord, and all Israel with him. 2 Chronicles 12:1. The extravagance of Solomon’s reign during his apostasy had led him
Disgraceful Monuments
There is an evil which I have seen under the sun, as an error which proceedeth from the ruler: folly is set in great dignity. Ecclesiastes 10:5, 6. In the days of King Josiah a strange appearance could be seen
Praise Where it Belongs
Blessed be the Lord thy God, which delighted in thee, to set thee on the throne of Israel: because the Lord loved Israel for ever, therefore made he thee king, to do judgment and justice. 1 Kings 10:9. A Greater
Unsanctified Skill
And Huram finished the work that he was to make for king Solomon for the house of God. 2 Chronicles 4:11. Chosen men were specially endowed by God with skill and wisdom for the construction of the wilderness tabernacle (Exodus
The Voice of Experience
Rejoice, O young man, in thy youth; and let thy heart cheer thee in the days of thy youth, and walk in the ways of thine heart, and in the sight of thine eyes: but know thou, that for all
A Late Awakening
Then I looked on all the works that my hands had wrought, and on the labour that I had laboured to do: and, behold, all was vanity and vexation of spirit, and there was no profit under the sun. Ecclesiastes
At the Crossroads
And there came of all people to hear the wisdom of Solomon, from all kings of the earth, which had heard of his wisdom. 1 Kings 4:34. In the days of Solomon the kingdom of Israel extended from Hamath on