Day 163 - Read 1 Kings 9-10

The Lord appeared to Solomon again and instructed him to remain obedient. God promised to establish his throne over Israel forever. God told Solomon that if he or his descendants were not obedient and turned to other Gods, He would bring them to ruin. Solomon built all that he desired in the land possessed by Israel. The people who remained who were not of Israel became slaves to Solomon. The queen of Sheba went to Solomon to test his wisdom. She found Solomon’s wisdom to exceed all that she had been told. Solomon’s wealth and wisdom continued to increase. Many sought to hear his great wisdom which God had put into his mind, bringing gifts of silver and gold, garments, myrrh, spices, horses, and mules.