Characterization of Solomon

A Term Paper Discussing the Characterization of Solomon By Randy Hawley, DCC6, “Literature of the Israelite Kingdom”, As we study the Scriptures we are confronted with the various ways and means that God communicates with, and acts through, various peoples, cultures and nations. We must also recognize that God in His omniscience may choose to use people and means that we do not fully understand. Such is the case with Rahab the harlot (Josh 2:1-21), …

…of the grace of God lavished on not only an individual, but on a nation. God’s divine plan for His chosen people will not be thwarted by anyone, including the King of Israel. 7 S.J. DeVries. 1Kings. (Word Biblical Commentary; Waco: Word, 1985). 142 8 I. Provan. 1 & 2 Kings (Peabody: Hendrickson, 1995). 91 9. S. Lasine, “The Riddle of Solomon’s Judgment and the Riddle of Human Nature in the Hebrew Bible.” Journal for the Study of the Old Testament 45 (1989) 61-86