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Here is a quote that sums it up: "...fear God, and keep His commandments; for this is the whole (purpose of) man." (Ecclesiastes 12:13)
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Who was the famous king of Israel?
from my knowledge of the bible i think King David for he was a man after Gods heart :)
Did Solomon worship idols?
A:Idols are only images representing gods. The idols are not worshipped, but the gods they represent. The Bible says that Solomon worshipped foreign gods only in later life, but there is no doubt that he would have worshipped the many gods of Israel throughout his entire life. Andrew D. H. Mayes (The World of Ancient Israel: Sociological, Anthropological and Political Perspectives, Sociology and the Old Testament) says that the presentation of Yahweh as the only God of Israel in the pre-monarchic period is a late construction which runs up against great historical difficulties.
What sin did Solomon commit that ultimately led to the division of Israel after his death?
A:In the biblical account the division of Israel ultimately resulted from Solomon's manifest lack of wisdom. He not only worshipped many gods, but imposed swingeing taxes that his son Rehoboam refused to moderate, leading to the revolt of the Israelites and the division of the United Monarchy.
What caused King Solomon's fall?
He broke his covenant with God. The covenant said that as long as he never sacrificed to other gods then him and his kingdom would prosper. The wisest man ever made one foolish mistake by sacrificing to his pagan wife's gods. So God allowed Israel to be conquered and smitten Solomon with madness.
Under Solomon the city of the Lord was corrupted by high places for the worship of false gods?
Yes, during Solomon's reign, he allowed the construction of high places for the worship of false gods. This eventually led to the corruption of his reign and the city of Jerusalem, as it deviated from the worship of Yahweh.
Was Solomon a good man in gods eyes?
King Solomon was a good man as the bible says God was with him.
What were the pro's and con's of king Solomon's rule?
Pros: Temple to God was finally built, peace on all sides for most of his reign, Israel was at it's wealthiest, ruled by the wisest man ever, and had Gods favor threw most of it. Cons: His people resented him because taxation was high to fiance Solomons buildings and Solomon worshiped along side his pagan wives caused God to break apart Israel and made Solomon go mad.
What was the purpose of the Temple of Solomon?
Solomon built a temple (Solomon's temple) to house the Ark of the Covenant, which contained Aaron's staff, the ten commandments, a portion of manna.
Why did god curse the blood line of Solomon?
God cursed the bloodline of Solomon as a consequence of Solomon turning away from God and worshiping other gods, in violation of the covenant between God and the Israelites. This curse was a way to discipline Solomon and his descendants for their disobedience and to uphold the sanctity of the covenant and the worship of the one true God.
Why was the religion of israel in the ancient world?
The religion of Israel was a monotheistic religion, meaning that they worshipped one God alone. The other religions of the time worshipped many gods such as sun gods, rain gods, planet-gods, etc.
Why was the religion of the Israel unique in the ancient world?
The religion of Israel was a monotheistic religion, meaning that they worshipped one God alone. The other religions of the time worshipped many gods such as sun gods, rain gods, planet-gods, etc.
Was there polytheism in judaism?
The Old Testament records that Solomon had many gods in his house.
