Who were Solomon's parents?

David and Bathsheba (2 Samuel 12:24, KJV). David comforted Bathsheba his wife… and she bare a son, and he called his name Solomon.

Who is credited as the main author of Proverbs?

Solomon (Proverbs 1:1, KJV). The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel.

When King David was old and stricken in years, which of his sons exalted himself, saying, I will be king?

Adonijah (1 Kings 1:5, KJV). Adonijah the son of Haggith attempted to seize the throne before Solomon was anointed.

According to the first chapter, what is the state of all things under the sun?

Vanity and vexation of spirit (Ecclesiastes 1:14, KJV). The Preacher declares that all is vanity and vexation of spirit.

In the opening chapter, the bride describes herself as 'black, but comely' and compares herself to which tents?

The tents of Kedar (Song of Solomon 1:5, KJV). She says she is black like the tents of Kedar, but comely as the curtains of Solomon.

Who asked God for wisdom rather than riches?

Solomon (1 Kings 3:9, KJV). Give therefore thy servant an understanding heart.

Whose words begin Proverbs 31?

King Lemuel's (Proverbs 31:1, KJV). The words of king Lemuel, the prophecy that his mother taught him.

What did Solomon ask God for?

An understanding heart to judge the people (1 Kings 3:9, KJV). Give therefore thy servant an understanding heart to judge thy people, that I may discern between good and bad.

Who was Abigail's husband?

Nabal the Carmelite (1 Samuel 25:3, KJV). Now the name of the man was Nabal; and the name of his wife Abigail: and she was a woman of good understanding, and of a beautiful countenance.

Who was Bathsheba's husband before David?

Uriah the Hittite (2 Samuel 11:3, KJV). 2 Samuel 11:3 (KJV) — The woman was 'Bathsheba, the daughter of Eliam, the wife of Uriah the Hittite.'

Who was Rehoboam's father?

Solomon (1 Kings 11:43, KJV). 1 Kings 11:43 (KJV) — 'Rehoboam his son reigned in his stead.'

Why did the Queen of Sheba come to Solomon?

To prove him with hard questions (1 Kings 10:1, KJV). 1 Kings 10:1 (KJV) — She 'came to prove him with hard questions.'

What is the beginning of wisdom?

The fear of the LORD (Proverbs 9:10, KJV). Proverbs 9:10 (KJV).

What is the beginning of knowledge?

The fear of the LORD (Proverbs 1:7, KJV). The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction. (Proverbs 1:7)

What does Proverbs 8:15-16 say kings, princes, and nobles do by wisdom?

By me kings reign, and princes decree justice. By me princes rule, and nobles, even all the judges of the earth (Proverbs 8:15, KJV). By me kings reign, and princes decree justice. By me princes rule, and nobles, even all the judges of the earth. (Proverbs 8:15-16)

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