Unlike King David who began his rule only over Judah, King Solomon ruled
over a united kingdom of all of Judah and Israel. Everyone in the kingdom
recognized King Solomon’s rule, and there was universal recognition of his
God-given wisdom. Today's verse shows the reward for unity amongst the People of
Israel: they see the fulfillment of the blessing God gave to Abraham (Genesis
22:17), becoming as numerous as the sands of the seashore and
successful in the Land of Israel. Learn more about the Land you love with the
Israel Bible.
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