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#195 | The Rise and Fall of King Solomon: The Money and Military
In this episode, we explore the striking contrast between God’s vision for kingship in Deuteronomy 17:14–20 and the way Solomon ruled as described in 1 Kings 10:14–29. Though Israel’s kings were commanded not to multiply gold, horses, or military power, Solomon does all three—lavishly. We examine how his accumulation of wealth and chariots not only breaks covenant commands but also reveals a deeper issue: misplaced trust in political alliances and military might rather than in the Lord.
We then take a closer look at Solomon’s throne—a dazzling structure overlaid with gold, guarded by lions…
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