1 Kings. I took a moment to ponder the "golden years" under Solomon, during his early reign. Most of David's rule had been during war years. The people dealt with hardship from war and hardship from treachery. You can see that they were hardened by their difficulties; consequently, their kingdom was strong.
It all changed under Solomon. The people were living off the fat of previous victories. Their nation was rich and seemingly secure. They would grow soft in the years of Solomon and the nation would become weak. It's a tragic lesson to see. Perhaps it's an import lesson for us today.
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