Discussion and research
Activity
1. Was Solomon a success or a failure? Give
reasons for your answer.
2. In what ways may we consider Solomon as
having been 'wise'?
3. Compare
David and Solomon as kings of Israel.
4. Assess
Solomon's attitude to the covenant faith.
5. Summarize the various factors which led to
the division of Solomon's kingdom.
6. Draw an outline map of Solomon's kingdom.
Mark in Jerusalem, Ezion Geber, Megiddo, Shechem, Bethel, Dan. Beyond Israel's
borders, indicate Tyre, Edom, and Egypt.