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Around 970 BC, a young boy, only fifteen years of age, took his seat on the throne of the promised land. Despite being younger than his brothers, he was appointed as king over Israel due to a covenant previously made between his father and God. He was an offering; a symbol of atonement if you will. A token of peace after his father’s lustful nature brought discord between he and the Lord. But soon the young boy would grow into arguably the greatest king to ever rule over God’s chosen people.
He did many wonderful things for the nation of Israel. It was by his hand that the first temple was constructed. Under his reign, Israel became exceedingly wealthier then they had ever been. But none of this is what we think of when we think of the heir to David’s throne. What we think of first and formost is wisdom. Wisdom that far exceeded what is considered normal. Wisdom given directly by God upon the king’s request.
After receiving such a gift he would go on to write the book of Proverbs, a few of the Psalms, as well as Ecclesiastes and a self titled book of poetry about his romantic pursuits. Yes, King Solomon is one of the most influential biblical characters you will come across, and my personal favorite. But wisdom comes at a price, a very high price. And that cost is the price of knowing because sometimes, ignorance really is bliss.
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Thank you for listening to this episode of Itinerant. If you enjoy the show, take a moment to subscribe, rate, and share it on with a friend. Word of mouth is a powerful thing and your recommendation is much appreciated. You can find out more about me and the show at itinerantpodcast.com. I co-host another podcast called The Reckless Pursuit. The Reckless Pursuit is a show dedicated to providing a safe place for Christians to ask unsafe questions. If you need a community of people where you can talk about your questions safely, we might just be your tribe. No matter your current church status or even religious views, all questions are welcome to help us grow and lay down our spiritual baggage. So if you feel like a spiritual Nomad we invite you to stop and rest. The journey is long but the beauty lies within it. Visit us there at https://therecklesspursuit.com.
And until next time, keep searching, you never know what mysteries lie ahead.
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Around 970 BC, a young boy, only fifteen years of age, took his seat on the throne of the promised land. Despite being younger than his brothers, he was appointed as king over Israel due to a covenant previously made between his father and God. He was an offering; a symbol of atonement if you will. A token of peace after his father’s lustful nature brought discord between he and the Lord. But soon the young boy would grow into arguably the greatest king to ever rule over God’s chosen people.
He did many wonderful things for the nation of Israel. It was by his hand that the first temple was constructed. Under his reign, Israel became exceedingly wealthier then they had ever been. But none of this is what we think of when we think of the heir to David’s throne. What we think of first and formost is wisdom. Wisdom that far exceeded what is considered normal. Wisdom given directly by God upon the king’s request.
After receiving such a gift he would go on to write the book of Proverbs, a few of the Psalms, as well as Ecclesiastes and a self titled book of poetry about his romantic pursuits. Yes, King Solomon is one of the most influential biblical characters you will come across, and my personal favorite. But wisdom comes at a price, a very high price. And that cost is the price of knowing because sometimes, ignorance really is bliss.
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Thank you for listening to this episode of Itinerant. If you enjoy the show, take a moment to subscribe, rate, and share it on with a friend. Word of mouth is a powerful thing and your recommendation is much appreciated. You can find out more about me and the show at itinerantpodcast.com. I co-host another podcast called The Reckless Pursuit. The Reckless Pursuit is a show dedicated to providing a safe place for Christians to ask unsafe questions. If you need a community of people where you can talk about your questions safely, we might just be your tribe. No matter your current church status or even religious views, all questions are welcome to help us grow and lay down our spiritual baggage. So if you feel like a spiritual Nomad we invite you to stop and rest. The journey is long but the beauty lies within it. Visit us there at https://therecklesspursuit.com.
And until next time, keep searching, you never know what mysteries lie ahead.