Lesson 16

The kingdom of Israel and the house of David reached their greatest heights during the reign of Solomon. After securing his throne, Solomon secured his place in history as the wisest man that ever lived. His building projects were numerous, his treasury was massive, and the temple he built was unprecedented. Yet at the pinnacle of his wisdom and power, Solomon allowed his heart to drift away from the Lord. He chose to be devoted to his numerous foreign wives and their gods, rather than the God of his father David. The consequences for the kingdom were disastrous. In this lecture, Dr. Sproul discusses the rise and fall of King Solomon.