1 Kings 4 · Grade 3
Wiser Than All
Read the Story
King Solomon ruled over all Israel. He had helpers such as priests, scribes, and a captain of the army. He also had twelve officers. Each one gave food for the king and his household for one month of the year.
Judah and Israel were as many as the sand by the sea. They ate and drank and were happy. Solomon ruled over many kingdoms, and he had peace on all sides. Each man lived in safety under his vine and under his fig tree.
God gave Solomon wisdom, understanding, and a mind as wide as the sand on the seashore. His wisdom was greater than the wisdom of Egypt. He spoke three thousand proverbs, and his songs were one thousand and five. He spoke about trees, animals, birds, creeping things, and fish. Kings heard of his wisdom and sent people to hear him.
Memory Verse
“God gave Solomon abundant wisdom, understanding, and breadth of mind like the sand that is on the seashore.”
1 Kings 4:29 (WEB)
Answer the Questions
How long did each officer give food for the king?
What did the people do?
How wide was Solomon's mind?
How many songs did Solomon write?
Who sent people to hear Solomon?
Peace and Wisdom
Write what happened in each box.
Prayer
Dear God, thank You for peace and safety. Help me . Amen.
Take It Home
For families: talk about these together.
- How can you use what you know to help others?
- How can you share what you learn?
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