1 kings 7- 16

Reading shows made me think about Generational blessings and cursings. I wondered how Solomon could have been so wise, yet made such detrimental choices by marrying women outside of the covenant which God clearly forbid? ( Rhetorical). These women turned Solomon’s heart away from the Lord and toward the worship of false gods. Solomon’s decision to turn away from the Lord eventually led to widespread idolatry in Israel and the division of the kingdom, but because of God's promise to David there was still hope.