2 Chronicles 8:1-18

SOLOMON’S REIGN

Keywords 8:16

All Solomon's work was carried out, from the day the foundation of the temple of the LORD was laid until its completion. So the temple of the LORD was finished.

 

1. Solomon’s administration (1-10)

 Solomon rebuilt the villages and settled people in them. He also built all the

store cities, for his chariots and for his horses. He used all Canaanites as slaves

(fulfilling Noah’s curse on Ham’s descendants). But the Israelites were all free,

becoming his officials.

 

2. Solomon’s double life (11-22)

 Solomon did everything according to the Law of Moses, making sacrificial

offerings daily, on the Sabbath, the New Moons and the three annual festivals.

He followed all David had appointed for the divisions of the priests, of the Levites

and of the gatekeepers. God blessed him with plenty of gold. But he married

Pharaoh’s daughter for whatever reasons perhaps political purposes. He did this

even though he knew it was against God’s command. So he compromised by not

allowing her to live in Jerusalem, because it was a holy city.

 

Prayer Lord, when you bless me abundantly, help me not to live a double life but

wholeheartedly follow you.

One Word Love God with an undivided heart!