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Why is Solomon's construction of the Temple considered a pivotal event for the people of Israel?
Why is Solomon's construction of the Temple considered a pivotal event for the people of Israel?
- It showcased Solomon’s wealth to other nations, leading to increased trade.
- It allowed for a standardized system of taxation, benefiting the Israelite economy.
- It marked the beginning of alliances with neighboring kingdoms, ensuring peace.
- It solidified Jerusalem as the religious and political center of Israel, fostering unity. (correct)
How did King Hiram of Tyre’s involvement in building the Temple reflect broader regional dynamics?
How did King Hiram of Tyre’s involvement in building the Temple reflect broader regional dynamics?
- It symbolized a period of peaceful cooperation and trade between Israel and Phoenicia. (correct)
- It illustrated the religious conversion of Hiram to the Israelite faith, promoting monotheism.
- It signified the decline of Israelite craftsmanship, necessitating foreign expertise.
- It demonstrated Tyre's military dominance over Israel, forcing Solomon into a subservient role.
Considering the involvement of Gentiles in the Temple's construction, what does this suggest about Solomon’s kingdom?
Considering the involvement of Gentiles in the Temple's construction, what does this suggest about Solomon’s kingdom?
- It reveals a religiously tolerant society where individuals from different backgrounds contributed to monumental projects. (correct)
- It indicates that Solomon aimed to undermine traditional Israelite religious practices by incorporating foreign influences.
- It suggests that the Temple was primarily intended for foreigners residing in Jerusalem, not native Israelites.
- It implies that Solomon lacked skilled Israelite laborers and was forced to rely on foreigners.
What did Solomon's prayer at the Temple’s dedication emphasize about its purpose?
What did Solomon's prayer at the Temple’s dedication emphasize about its purpose?
What is the significance of the Temple being built on the rock believed to seal off the underworld?
What is the significance of the Temple being built on the rock believed to seal off the underworld?
What was the primary function of the Ark of the Covenant being brought into the newly built Temple?
What was the primary function of the Ark of the Covenant being brought into the newly built Temple?
Which factor most likely contributed to the Israelites becoming miserable during Solomon’s reign?
Which factor most likely contributed to the Israelites becoming miserable during Solomon’s reign?
What was the significance of the Book of Deuteronomy to Israel's government?
What was the significance of the Book of Deuteronomy to Israel's government?
Why were Solomon's stables considered the envy of the world?
Why were Solomon's stables considered the envy of the world?
What does the narrative about Samuel predicting the kind of king Solomon would become suggest?
What does the narrative about Samuel predicting the kind of king Solomon would become suggest?
How did Solomon’s foreign wives become a burden to him?
How did Solomon’s foreign wives become a burden to him?
What was the key issue that ultimately led to the grumbling of the Israelite people against Solomon?
What was the key issue that ultimately led to the grumbling of the Israelite people against Solomon?
What does Solomon assembling all the leaders of Israel when the Temple was finished signify?
What does Solomon assembling all the leaders of Israel when the Temple was finished signify?
If Solomon had listened to the voice of Samuel, what outcome could have been avoided?
If Solomon had listened to the voice of Samuel, what outcome could have been avoided?
If Solomon's wives had not turned his heart to other gods, how might Solomon's life have differed?
If Solomon's wives had not turned his heart to other gods, how might Solomon's life have differed?
What was the role of crushing taxes in Solomon's reign?
What was the role of crushing taxes in Solomon's reign?
A nation that had a goddess of love and fertility most likely valued which concepts?
A nation that had a goddess of love and fertility most likely valued which concepts?
Why would the God Chemosh be referred to as the 'national God for the Moabites'?
Why would the God Chemosh be referred to as the 'national God for the Moabites'?
If Molech was the 'national God for the Ammonites', in what ways did the Ammonites likely make sacrifices?
If Molech was the 'national God for the Ammonites', in what ways did the Ammonites likely make sacrifices?
Why might tradition state that the Temple was placed over the supposed gateway to the underworld?
Why might tradition state that the Temple was placed over the supposed gateway to the underworld?
Flashcards
What is the Temple?
What is the Temple?
The most memorable of Solomon's accomplishments for the people of Israel.
Who is King Hiram?
Who is King Hiram?
An old friend of David who helped Solomon build the Temple.
What will the Temple become?
What will the Temple become?
A prayer for all people.
Whom did Solomon assemble?
Whom did Solomon assemble?
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What is the Book of Deuteronomy?
What is the Book of Deuteronomy?
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Who are Solomon's wives?
Who are Solomon's wives?
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Who is Ashtoreth?
Who is Ashtoreth?
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Who is Molech?
Who is Molech?
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How building projects were funded?
How building projects were funded?
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How did people feel about the glory?
How did people feel about the glory?
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Where was the Temple built?
Where was the Temple built?
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Why thousands of people were needed?
Why thousands of people were needed?
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Study Notes
- Instructions: Find the answers to these questions starting on p. 213.
Solomon Builds the Temple
- The people of Israel remember the temple most out of all of Solomon's accomplishments.
- King Hiram was the old friend of David (Solomon's father) who helped build the temple.
- The Temple of God was actually built by the Gentiles.
- Solomon's prayer entails that the Temple will become a "house of prayer for all peoples".
- Tradition states the Temple was built on an enormous rock, which sealed off the underworld, and where Abraham prepared.
- Once the Temple was finished, Solomon assembled all the leaders of Israel.
- The priest brought the Ark of the Covenant from the tent to the Temple.
Solomon's Pride and Apostasy
- Solomon's ambitious building projects were funded by crashing taxes.
- Tens of thousands of Israelites were forced into labor for the king in order to build the Temple.
- People began to grumble because Solomon's glory was only making them miserable.
- The basic law of Israel's government was the Old Testament Book of Deuteronomy.
- Solomon's stables were the envy of the world.
- Solomon had become exactly the sort of king that King Samuel had predicted before.
- The people did not listen to the voice of Samuel and his predictions.
- Solomon's most unbearable burden was his wives.
- When Solomon was old, his wives turned away his heart after other gods.
- Ashtoreth was the goddess of the Sidonians.
- Milcom was the abomination of the Ammonites.
The Idol Gods of Solomon's Wives (p. 217)
- Ashtoreth was a goddess of love and fertility.
- Chemosh was a patiral God for the moalites.
- Molech was the notinal God for Ammonites.
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