Day 172: 1 Kings 10-11, 2 Chronicles 9

My notes point out that Solomon's great wealth, during the Old Testament, was considered tangible evidence of God's blessing.  Prosperity was seen as a proof of right living.  In many ways I think our society views wealth today as success, but not necessarily God's blessing, but rather that the person is successful in their own right.  An interesting thought to ponder...

I guess even being the wisest king to live didn't guarantee that Solomon would not make bad decisions.  After writing all the proverbs, he still earns that dreaded line: "Solomon did evil in the eyes of the Lord."