King Solomon and the Temple

When King David grew very old and knew that he would not live much longer, he gave orders that his son Solomon should be made king. Early in his reign God appeared to Solomon and told Solomon to ask for whatever he wanted from God.

Read 1 Kings 3:9 (NIV) and fill in the blanks below to see what Solomon asked for

"So give your servant a _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
_ _ _ _ _ to _ _ _ _ _ _ your _ _ _ _ _ _
and to distinguish between _ _ _ _ _ and _ _ _ _ _..."

God was pleased with this request and gave Solomon a wise and discerning heart as well as riches and honor.   God also allowed Solomon to build a house for him, called the Temple, to take the place of the Tabernacle. The Temple was similar to the Tabernace but was a permanent structure that was bigger and grander. It took 7 years to build.
Read 1Kings 8:6-13 (NIV) to see what happened when they finished it.

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