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Podcast: Sharper Iron from KFUO Radio
Episode: 1 Kings 3:1-28: Wisdom from the LORD
Description: Solomon’s marriage alliance with Egypt and his allowance of a multitude of high places for worship reveal cracks in the foundation of Solomon’s kingdom. However, Solomon’s love of the LORD is real, and even more importantly, the LORD’s grace to Solomon is real. While Solomon worships at Gibeon, the LORD promises to give Solomon the answer to his prayer. Solomon prays for wisdom, and the LORD promises not only wisdom, but also riches, honor, and long life. The reality that the LORD answered this prayer is revealed quickly in a difficult case in which Solomon’s wisdom i...