King Solomon Research Paper

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IN THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS
What would you choose? Wealth. Power. Fame. Long Life.
The Bible tell us of a man who was once given this opportunity. His name was Solomon, King of Israel. His kingdom was so large, it was like counting people by the dust on the royal grounds; too enumerate to calculate.
Solomon really wanted to please God. So, when God came to Solomon one evening, He asked him, “What do you want? Ask, and I will give it to you.”
What did Solomon choose?

He chose something that you and I probably would never have picked.
He asked for “Wisdom”and “Knowledge” - in other words, he asked for an understanding heart, and the ability to discern the difference between right and wrong. Solomon, in his earthly wisdom asked for God’s