Tuesday, May 12, 2020

In the News ... "World’s wisest man led astray"

Painting by Frans Francken the Younger
• Solomon erred by approving idol worship

By Bob Campbell, Reporter
Odessa American


ODESSA, TEXAS - Blessed by God with surpassing wisdom upon succeeding his father David as the king of Israel, Solomon was loaded with contradictions that led to great economic and military strength for his nation but eventually to beleaguerment by enemies who destroyed it.

Ministers Ron Hankins, Kathryn Almendarez and Andy Hill explained that Solomon was led by some of his 700 wives and 300 concubines to approve the worship of idols during his reign from 970 to 931 BC ...

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