What does God communicate to Solomon when he appears to him in 9:1-9?  How does this compare and contrast with what God communicates to Solomon in 3:5-14?

How does the author describe Solomon’s wisdom in 10:1-13?  How does this compare or contrast with the description of his wisdom in 3:16-28?

How does the author describe Solomon’s wealth in 10:14-29?  How does this compare or contrast with the description of his wisdom in 4:20-34?

Read Deuteronomy 17:14-20.  What does God instruct a king in Israel to do (and not do)?  How do we see Solomon obeying (or disobeying) these instructions in 1 Kings 9-11?

How does the life and story of King Solomon serve as an example to us?  What are some things that he does that are exemplary, and worth following?

How does the life and story of King Solomon serve as an cautionary tale to us?  What are some things that he does that are sinful and foolish, that we should learn from, and avoid?

On the whole, how do you think that we are to understand the character of Solomon?  Would to characterize him as a good king or a bad king?  Why?

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