Solomon’s Tainted Glory in 1 Kings
| Positives | Negatives |
|---|---|
| David’s chosen heir (ch. 1) | Gained power in bloody coup (ch. 2) |
| Nathan’s early support (ch. 1) | Prophetic voice disappears |
| Prayer for wisdom to rule righteously (chs. 3–4) | Rules with forced labor; accumulates wealth unjustly (9:15–22; 10:26–29) |
| Completion and dedication of temple (chs. 5–8) | Foreign wives lead him to idolatry (11:1–8) |
| The Lord supports Solomon (9:1–9) | The Lord rejects Solomon (11:9–12) |