153 | Wisdom and wealth (2 CHRONICLES 1)

According to the biblical account, we're around 970 BC, and ancient Israel is at a turning point. The text tells us King David has just died after forty years as king, and his son Solomon has taken over a kingdom that's described as more unified and powerful than ever. But Solomon's not the oldest son. He's not the obvious choice. The narrative presents his claim to the throne as coming through some intense palace drama involving his mother Bathsheba and the prophet Nathan. So when this chapter opens, Solomon is portrayed as a young king who needs to prove himself—to his people, to the tribal leaders, to the military commanders, and probably to himself.Source:https://drive.google.com/file/d/10AbS_2bCcUpJ0maRuTUdjzNNPXJTOCvF/view?usp=sharing