KING SOLOMON’S ACHIEVEMENTS AND FAILURES - KCSE CRE FORM 1 NOTES

KING SOLOMON’S ACHIEVEMENTS AND FAILURES

​Solomon inherited the Kingdom from his father David. His task was to maintain and control a peaceful territory established by his father. Solomon prayed to God for divine wisdom in the execution of his duties as a result he made many achievements.Here are some of King Solomon’s achievements:

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King Solomon

1. He built a Temple for God in Jerusalem as a fulfillment of God’s promises to David.  (I Kings 5, 6)
2. He collected and composed thousands of proverbs and songs which were used in teaching and worship (3,000 Proverbs 1,005 songs) (Prov. 1:1 – 5)
3. He established and developed trade links with other countries which led to economic prosperity in Israel/ He was a successful merchant.
4. Solomon initiated industrial activities and exploited copper deposits in the area of Edom which had been conquered by David.
5. He developed diplomatic relations with foreign countries by marrying the daughters of     the Kings of those countries e.g. Married the daughters of the Kings of Egypt, Moab, Edom, Tyre and many others I Kings 3:1, 1:1)  He remained at peace with those countries.
6. He built up a professional army equipped with horse drawn chariots, Had 1,400 chariots and 12,000 horsemen I Kings 10:26.
7. He had government officials who assisted Solomon in his administrative duties.  (I Kings 4)
8. He was a great wise man e.g.
   1. He was able to judge difficult cases and settle disputes fairly ( in the story of two  women (I Kings 3:16 – 28)
   2. His wisdom is seen in the way he organized trade with other countries.
   3. The queen of Sheba (Ethiopia travelled all the way to test Solomon’s wisdom. (I Kings 10:1 – 9)
   4. Solomon brought the Ark of the Covenant to the Temple of Jerusalem which represented God’s presence among his people (I Kings 8).
   5. He built himself a palace that took 13 years to be completed (1 Kings 7).
      
   6. Solomon divided the kingdom into administrative districts in order to exploit the resources effectively.
   7. Solomon initiated an ambitious building programme in which he fortified Jerusalem and other cities.

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​State the achievements of Solomon as the King of Israel.

The achievements of Solomon as the King of Israel.

1. Solomon built a magnificent temple for God / brought the ark of the covenant to the temple
2. He promoted trade with neighbouring countries / had a navy of merchant ships.
3. He initiated a building programme / built the city of Megiddo / royal palaces / fortified the city of Jerusalem
4. He reorganized the country into districts for effective administration
5. He established good diplomatic relationships with other nations through inter marriages
6. He settled disputes among people wisely
7. He composed proverbs / songs
8. He initiated industrial activities within the Kingdom / exploited copper mines at Edom
9. He established a strong army for defence.

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