Solomon's royal complex is built, along with a spectacular "house of the Lebanon forest". We also read of the great bronze worker, Hiram of Tyre and the two magnificent columns he built.

We read of the construction of the Cherubs, and carvings and incredible beauty and detail of the Temple interior.

The culmination of the process of the exodus from Egypt, receiving the Torah at Sinai, and entering the land of Israel reaches its apex. But an ominous warning from God tells of the future.

Solomon signs a treaty with Hiram the King of Tyre, and the work of chopping wood and hewing stone for the Temple begins.

As the nation under Solomon enjoys prosperity, Solomon turns to science, art and wisdom. The world flocks to Solomon's kingdom to learn and study.

Solomon sets up an efficient system of governance, appoints officials, and the land is prosperous and united.

When confronted with a seemingly unresolvable dilemma, King Solomon finds a way to a just resolution by listening to the cries of two women.

As he takes his place on the throne, Solomon humbly asks God, not for wealth or military might, but for the wisdom to be a just king.

Solomon eliminates all the major threats to his kingdom and secures his place upon the throne.

David instructs Solomon to follow he path of the Torah of Moses and to remain loyal to God. He then advises him of some unfinished business he needs to resolve in order to stabilize his rule.