Solomon received great wealth, not by war, but by his wise and understanding heart given to him by God. This wisdom led queen of Sheba (located in Saudi Arabia) and others to give Solomon much riches.
The ark of the covenant was brought from the city of David. Solomon’s Temple was on Mount Moriah and was located to the north of the city of David which is Zion – Zion was later used to refer to the entire city of Jerusalem and also to the heavenly abode of God.
In this lesson you will learn and see the accuracy that Solomon in his wisdom built the temple of the Lord. Critics have often made light of the mathematical inaccuracy of this description. Remember, God’s word is perfect.
The passage lists the various aspects of the temple as part of this pattern that God had given him. Therefore, the pattern for Solomon’s temple comes from God and must have special spiritual significance.
David turns the kingdom over to Solomon and completes his long and successful reign over the people of God.
