From Glory to Division: Solomon’s Wisdom and Israel’s Greatest Tragedy in 1 Kings

The Book of 1 Kings is a tale of two extremes: breathtaking glory and heartbreaking tragedy. It begins with Solomon, the wisest man who ever lived, building the magnificent temple of God in Jerusalem. It ends with a kingdom torn in two, prophets crying in the wilderness, and evil kings leading God’s people into idolatry. […]